Stephen Evans

Chief Executive @LearnWorkUK. Formerly worked for @hmtreasury, @smfthinktank & @mayoroflondon.

[Stephen Evans @Stephen_EvansUK]

NEW @LearnWorkUK research shows UK stalling in international skills rankings. Of 39 OECD countries, poised to be 10th (⬇️ from 6th) in higher ed quals by 2035, 29th for intermediate quals & 12th for lower quals. Putting at risk £20bn economic growth. 🧵👇

[Learning and Work Institute @LearnWorkUK]

“Following the Milburn Review this further confirms the need for urgent action to support young people who are not in education, employment or training.”

✍️ L&W chief exec @Stephen_EvansUK responds to today’s labour market statistics from @ONS.
https://t.co/2ljO0o0PgW

[Learning and Work Institute @LearnWorkUK]

Take a look at our analysis on the longer-term picture of young people not in education, employment or training over time. 🔍⬇️

#youngpeople #employment #milburn

[Learning and Work Institute @LearnWorkUK]

“We must act urgently with greater scale and pace. It’s time to move from analysis to action.”

✍️ L&W chief exec @Stephen_EvansUK responds to the interim report from the Milburn review and ONS data on young people not in education, employment or training.
https://t.co/7NADZMHwSU

[Learning and Work Institute @LearnWorkUK]

“My experience is personal, but the wider lesson is clear. Supporting learning and skills for adults is essential.”

✍️ In @FEWeek #GetTheNationLearning Lifelong Learning Ambassador @edballs says widening access to adult education is vital for the country.
https://t.co/DdvIkzdFW9

[Inside Your Ed @Inside_Your_Ed]

In our latest episode, @Stephen_EvansUK, CEO at @LearnWorkUK, explained to @Tom_Richmond why he supports the Government's recent decision to remove management and leadership courses from the apprenticeship system.

Listen to the full episode here: https://t.co/5nPqZD1GMs

[Learning and Work Institute @LearnWorkUK]

“If the crisis persists, this risks being the calm before the storm.”

✍️ L&W chief exec @Stephen_EvansUK responds to May’s labour market data from @ONS.
https://t.co/3R585DJYYs

[The B&FC Principal @FrancisAlun]

Here is our latest @SMCommission thinkpiece, on the hugely important issue of English and maths for those who don’t pass in these subjects at 16.

[Learning and Work Institute @LearnWorkUK]

It’s your time to shine... ✨

Nominate for the #GetTheNationLearning Awards! 🏆

We have awards available for learners, employers, community organisations, learning providers and local or regional governments.

➡️ Find out more and nominate by 4 June: https://t.co/5foYoWjkZX 🔗

[Learning and Work Institute @LearnWorkUK]

We are hugely grateful to our sponsors this year – @NOCNGroup, @UfiTrust, @citylit, @BritishArmy, @KaplanUK, @UVAC1 and @HOLEXPolicy – for making these awards possible.

[Stephen Evans @Stephen_EvansUK]

@RECNeil @CIPD Congratulations on the new role Neil - fab news!

[Learning and Work Institute @LearnWorkUK]

“Worryingly, the number of young people not in employment or full-time education remains stubbornly stuck at 1.25 million.”

✍️ L&W chief exec @Stephen_EvansUK responds to today’s labour market statistics from @ONS.

https://t.co/BkWOGsYOwd 🔗

[FE News @FENews]

There's One Million NEETs In The UK. Are We Doing Enough?
This is a brilliant article from @Stephen_EvansUK @LearnWorkUK looking at £1B in funding to reduce the number of #NEETs, looking at #OffTheGrid young people, wage increases & more. Check it out: https://t.co/97iDbu3kQY

[Learning and Work Institute @LearnWorkUK]

“The Government is right to extend help like the Job Guarantee to those aged 22-24, as this group is more likely to be NEET than the 18-21 year olds the policy was previously focused on.”

💬 @Stephen_EvansUK responds to DWP’s Youth Guarantee announcement.
https://t.co/BZxbEXFaeN

[Learning and Work Institute @LearnWorkUK]

“Almost one in seven young people is not in education, employment or training, risking long-term damage to their career prospects.”

💬 L&W chief exec @Stephen_EvansUK responds to today’s @ONS data on young people not in education, employment or training.

https://t.co/n2GwGZtwAL

[Learning and Work Institute @LearnWorkUK]

“Overall, employment is falling, unemployment rising and vacancies flat.”

💬 L&W chief exec @Stephen_EvansUK responds to the labour market statistics released by @ONS today.

https://t.co/TJAYPGHzSa 🔗

[Stephen Evans @Stephen_EvansUK]

2. Over 1m 16-24s are not in work or FT education. Not going up especially, but stuck at an elevated level. Taken together, suggests a twin approach needed so more people get help to look for work & improving conditions for employers to create jobs

[Stephen Evans @Stephen_EvansUK]

Some worrying signs in the labour market. Payroll jobs & employment down, relatively large falls for retail & hospitality. Unemployment highest since the pandemic, partly reflecting more people looking for work (inactivity down) but suggesting they're struggling to find jobs.

[Stephen Evans @Stephen_EvansUK]

Another set of worrying NEET stats, 946k 16-24s not in education, employment or training. Hoping Chancellor will speed up Youth Guarantee for England in Budget. But also need a growing economy & businesses taking YP on. Policy impact on hiring a bit more ahem mixed currently…

[Learning and Work Institute @LearnWorkUK]

Our November labour market briefing is now live. 🔴

Read our full analysis of this month’s labour market statistics from @ONS. ⬇️
https://t.co/f6wTIBTx4B

[Good Morning Britain @GMB]

Congratulations @edballs! 🥳