Dickinson, Peter and Lloyd, Richard (2010) European Social Fund support for in-work training research. London, UK: Department for Work and Pensions.

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Abstract

GHK Consulting Ltd was commissioned by the Department for Work and
Pensions (DWP) to examine the nature and effectiveness of European Social Fund (ESF) funded in-work training within Priority 2
(Competitiveness) and Priority 5 (Convergence) of the 2007-2013 England and Gibraltar ESF programme. This is the final report bringing together the main findings from each stage of the study.
The main aims of the study are to explore:
• how effectively ESF funding has been targeted at priority sectors identified in regional ESF frameworks, particularly among sectors with identified skills gaps and shortages, and those that are traditionally weak in training;
• how well provision has been used to engage learners facing barriers to accessing and progressing within the labour market (such as lone parents, offenders/exoffenders, disabled workers, older workers and ethnic minorities), and those least likely to access training (such as low paid and part-time workers, women and those in sectors/businesses that traditionally invest less in training);
• the impact of ESF provision on individual companies, employees and others, particularly in addressing skills needs to support productivity and growth, the soft outcomes gained by participants (such as improved motivation and confidence, and a greater value of training), and whether the programme has empowered individuals to progress in their occupation; and
• The added value of the programme, particularly in complementing companies’ own investment in skills and supporting mainstream programmes (such as Train to Gain) and strategies (such as recommendations from the Leitch Review, the LSC statement of priorities and regional economic strategies).

Item Type:	Report
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor L Education > LC Special aspects of education > LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Institute for Employment Research
Publisher:	Department for Work and Pensions
Place of Publication:	London, UK
ISBN:	9781847127853
Official Date:	2010
Dates:	Date Event 2010 Published
Number:	666
Number of Pages:	128
Status:	Not Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Copyright Holders:	Department for Work and Pensions
Date of first compliant deposit:	22 January 2021
Funder:	Department for Work and Pensions
Open Access Version:	https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk...

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