Another lost decade? Building a skills system for the economy of the 2030s
This report examines the current state and future direction of the UK's adult skills system, highlighting its failure to build an economy that works for everyone and proposing reforms to address its weaknesses.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Institute for Public Policy Research |
| Authors: | Carys Roberts, Clare Mcneil, Joe Dromey |
| Geographic focus: | United Kingdom |
| Page count: | 94 pages |
Methods
The research method involved analyzing the UK's adult skills system, assessing its effectiveness, and identifying areas for improvement. Recommendations were then developed based on this analysis.
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Key Insights
The UK's adult skills system is failing to meet the needs of employers, employees, and the economy. To address this, we propose a productivity and skills levy, strong sectoral institutions, local productivity partnerships, career pathways for adult learners, and a more active government role in supporting industry transitions.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2030 | English publication language | United Kingdom geographic scope | adult skills system | brexit | british workforce | career pathways | digital economy | economic change | economy | employer investment | future of work | government role | industry transition | information advice guidance | jobs and skills | labour market | local productivity partnerships | policy framework | post-brexit | provider market | public funding | regions | retraining support | sectoral institutions | social inequalities | workforce adaptation