Adult Learner’s Week

Learn how employers can support Adult Learner’s Week and take the opportunity to share learning opportunities in the workplace to boost employee development.

The value of supporting Adult Learner’s Week at work

Adult Learners’ Week aims to inspire more people to discover a passion for learning and develop skills for work and throughout life.

The campaign is coordinated by Learning and Work Institute in partnership with the Welsh Government and other partners.

Supporting Adult Learning Week in your workplace has benefits for both your employees and your business.

The benefits of investing in employee development include:

• Better employee engagement and productivity
• Stronger leadership
• A good reputation, which helps attract top talent
• Saving money by keeping staff longer

Find out more about employee development.

Ways to take part in Adult Learner’s Week at work

Here are some ways your workplace can get involved in Adult Learning Week:

Share information and resources

Encourage open conversations about adult learning, the benefits and what support your workplace can offer.

Make sure employees are aware of the ways they can access continued professional development opportunities.

Find out more about employee development.

Promote events and courses

Share learning opportunities and allow time for employees to take part.

Visit the Adult Learner’s Week website to find events and courses.

Celebrate success

If you have employees that have already benefited from adult learning, share their success to inspire others.

Ask employees to talk about their experience with adult learning with their colleagues to motivate others to take up adult learning.

Get some inspiration from these learner stories.

Employee development

By making time for learning and training in your workplace, you can build a skilled and motivated team. This will also help your business succeed in the long run.

Some simple steps to promote employee development in your workplace include:

• Providing career guidance and feedback
• Making learning easy and accessible
• Promoting opportunities and celebrating success

Find out more about employee development.

Find out more

Find out how your workplace can take part in Adult Learner’s Week and access useful resources on the Adult Learner’s Week website.

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