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Conclusions from the Train to Gain - Wave 5 Learner Survey 93 |
Last updated 15:14, Thursday, 18 February 2010 From the Institute for Employment Studies. Conclusions This fifth wave of the Train to Gain learner evaluation builds on the positive findings from the four previous waves.Train to Gain appeals to learners primarily because they want to improve their skills and gain qualifications in order to further their career. The findings from all five waves show that achievement of new skills and qualifications drives participation – this is the main motivation for learners to take part, and the most valued outcome from their training. Learners gain some tangible outcomes, including increased self‐confidence and motivation. Pay increases and promotion are less common at least in the short term. |
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Train to Gain programme has helped businesses |
Last updated 10:14, Friday, 05 February 2010 BUSINESS leaders have hailed the Government's flagship Train to Gain programme, saying it has helped them provide vital training to their staff during the downturn.
Both large and small businesses have reaped the benefits of Government funded training support, which is backed up by figures released today by the Learning and Skills Council.
In a survey of employers who use the training initiative, 80 per cent said they were likely to recommend Train to Gain to other employers and use it again themselves. A significant number of employers (41 per cent) also said Train to Gain had helped them cope with the recession.
Skills Minister Kevin Brennan said, "These reports show that businesses value the change to offer staff high quality training, that they otherwise may not have been able to, through Train to Gain.
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Train To Gain Helps Businesses Of All Sizes Fight Recession |
Last updated 12:50, Thursday, 04 February 2010 Business leaders have hailed the Government's flagship Train to Gain programme, saying it has helped them provide vital training to their staff during the downturn.
Both large and small businesses have reaped the benefits of Government funded training support, which is backed up by figures released today by the Learning and Skills Council.
In a survey of employers who use the training initiative, 80 per cent said they were likely to recommend Train to Gain to other employers and use it again themselves. A significant number of employers (41 per cent) also said Train to Gain had helped them cope with the recession. Skills Minister Kevin Brennan said:
"These reports show that businesses value the change to offer staff high quality training, that they otherwise may not have been able to, through Train to Gain. |
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