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Associate Director at Public First | Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Political Advocacy, External Affairs and Public Policy Research | College Governor and Schools MAT Trustee
I’m excited to share some important findings from recent research we conducted at Public First for the UK's second biggest apprenticeships provider Multiverse. In an ever-changing economy, it’s more critical than ever to ensure that workers are equipped with the skills they need to succeed throughout their careers. We carried out expert interviews and polled the public to understand how reskilling can unlock economic growth. The insights we uncovered highlight the opportunities – and the urgency – for improving access to training and development. Here are some key takeaways: 💡 90% of respondents support a Right to Reskill, demonstrating widespread demand for lifelong learning opportunities. 🏅 69% would be more likely to take a course if it were delivered by a government-approved and regulated provider. 📚 79% are inclined toward courses that can be completed in stages, while 74% favour training that takes less than 12 months to finish. ⏰ 78% would participate in training if they had the flexibility to choose when and how to engage. 🚫 47% of people haven’t completed training because it was never offered to them. 📊 82% are interested in additional training to help them adapt to technological change. These findings are a strong indicator that we need more flexible, high-quality training opportunities that align with the needs of both workers and employers. Was great to work with Ellie Daniel, Tim Smith, Doniya Soni-Clark and Michael Mander on this alongside Mike Crowhurst, Ben Murphy and Jonathan Simons. You can read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e_irG4qV