Following the inaugural Adult Learning Festival, UCM is asking the public and employers to help shape the future of adult learning provision by completing a short survey.
The research comes as the organisation looks ahead to the next three years of the Adult Learning provision, to ensuring they better meet the needs of both individuals and employers, while also improving engagement at future events.
The Adult Learning Festival, held in April, offered a range of free sessions designed to inspire learning and showcase opportunities. While the event attracted interest, organisers are keen to understand how to improve both attendance and engagement in future years.
Feedback from employers will help shape a more responsive training offer, ensuring local businesses can access the skills they need to remain competitive and address future skills gaps.
Kerry Birchall, who manages UCM’s Adult Learning provision, said: “Adult learning plays a crucial role in supporting people into work, helping everyone in our community progress in their careers, and boosting confidence. These surveys are an important next step in making sure we are offering the right courses, in the right way, to meet the needs of our community and employers.”