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Lifelong learning and inclusive working practices

Definition: Promoting lifelong learning and inclusive work practices which encourage the recruitment and retention of those suffering discrimination and inequality in connection with the labour market

Theme E partnerships address the extension of lifelong learning. Many have focused on ways of engaging older people in the labour market, and others have worked in community and family-based learning, and in initiatives specifically directed at people with disabilities and other priority target groups. Products include an equal opportunities guide for SME managers, family learning materials, a curriculum development via web board tool, lifelong learning and active ageing research, learning materials, guides and handbooks, websites, good-practice reports, sector-specific materials, DVDs and CDs.

Further Information:

• ECOTEC Thematic update paper: Theme E
• Theme E Mainstreaming strategy

CLIP CD-ROMInteractive CD of all products from CLIP project, together with an analysis of the key lessons learned throughout from each project.

ACORN - Adaptive Capabilities for Organisational Renewal through Networks Aim The ACORN DP intended to engage companies in learning networks with the aim of creating six networks consisting of six to seven companies centered around a lead company. Projects (3)

BOWL - Building Opportunities through Workplace Learning Aim The aim of the Building Opportunities through Workplace Learning (BOWL) DP, led by the TUC, was to improve staff training in a variety of employment areas. Projects (6)

Building London Creating Futures Aim Building London Creating Futures (BLCF) was a partnership which aimed to find long-term employment for local people in central London, whilst at the same time helping the construction industry with its recruitment needs.

Cement Background CEMENT is developing innovative ways to network a number of key partners in Milton Keynes, Acton, Northamptonshire and Hertfordshire. Projects (1), products (1)

CLIP - Community Learning and Innovation Partnership Aim The project aimed to trial methods of reaching learners in a wide range of community settings. Projects (29), products (39)

Construction Development Partnership Aim The aim of the Construction Development Partnership DP was to train and employ Sheffield people for the new employment opportunities resulting from a major investment in the infrastructure of the city.

COOL - Creating Opportunities for Ongoing Learning Background All activity undertaken by the partnership have a common basis in the Scottish policy document “Life Through Learning Through Life” in relation to some of the most disadvantaged and disengaged individuals and groups in Scotland. Projects (9), products (12)

ECUBE - Engagement, Empowerment, Employment Background ECUBE is a response to a range of needs in the Greater Manchester economy and labour market. Projects (6), products (21)

Eden Aim The aim of the Eden DP was to develop innovative approaches to delivering lifelong learning opportunities to enhance the employability of excluded groups. Projects (12), products (11)

Elearn 2 Work Background More than 98% of businesses in the UK employ less than 50 people. Projects (6), products (13)

Engage Background Learning, skills and employment can help break the cycle of offending. Projects (1), products (1)

Engage - Birmingham and Solihull Background The DP originated from organisations in Birmingham and Solihull involved in Adult Continuing Learning - the colleges, voluntary sector, NIACE, UFI, Birmingham Adult Education Service, Libraries, Local Authorities, finding pockets of non engagement and establishing a project to trial ways of tackling the issues. Projects (5), products (14)

Engage - East Midlands Background The East Midlands Engage Partnership has been focusing on vocational training with a sectoral focus. Projects (1), products (5)

Engage - East of England Background The project as a whole looks at ways of working with offenders, ways to validate offenders experiences in ways that can be utilised in the workplace as well motivate them to find employment. Projects (4)

Engage - London Region Background The London region has been working on a Tri regional basis, following a similar structure to the other Engage projects. Projects (1)

Engage - North East Background North East Equal Engage Programme is focused on working in prisons and in the community. Projects (5)

Engage - North West Background The Engage North West has 14 projects in the region. Projects (14)

Engage - South East Background Tri Regional Working The SE ENGAGE project is part of a Tri Regional approach to addressing disadvantage in the labour market faced  by sentenced offenders. Projects (1)

Engage - South West Region: Route to Jobs Background The South West Engage project  “Route to Jobs” is based in three prisons, focusing on tackling the barriers to employment through three avenues: workshops on employment, career development,  letters of disclosure, CV’s and the ETE pathway industry led NVQ2 for the railway sector self employment for women. Projects (3)

Engage - Yorkshire and The Humberside Background   The Yorkshire and The Humber regional project will facilitate the development of an employment opportunity for offenders in the Yorkshire and Humber region while the potential employees are still in prison and supporting them to gain employment on release. Projects (2)