Learning and Work Institute’s Lifelong Learning week to take place from Mon 6- Fri 10 November

Written by Learning and Work Institute – Lifelong Learning Week – Festival of Learning

Lifelong Learning Week is our annual week of activity taking place across England, bringing together work from across Learning and Work Institute and beyond. We want to engage a wide range of stakeholders and raise the profile of lifelong learning across a range of policy areas.

We’re excited to share our plans for Lifelong Learning Week 2023. From Monday 6 to Friday 10 November, we’ll be working collaboratively with other organisations, education providers and lifelong learning advocates to host a varied programme of events and activities.

Main objectives of the week:

  • Raise the profile of lifelong learning
  • Celebrate and champion adult learners and adult learning providers
  • Drive a shared focus among policymakers, providers and stakeholders on increasing opportunities for lifelong learning

Programme of activities for the week:

Monday 6 November: Learning for Career Change webinar – focussed on reskilling and career change (register here)

Tuesday 7 November: Learning for Creativity and Culture – celebrating the power of arts in adult learning

Wednesday 8 November: Learning for Health – spotlighting our work on social prescribing, as well as our work on research and evaluation on employment support)

Thursday 9 November: Learning for Life – hosting our annual English, Maths and ESOL Conference

Friday 10 November: Learning for the Future – in partnership with Ufi VocTech Trust, we’ll be focussing on technology and ensuring all adults get the skills they need for a transitioning economy

To find updated links and information about sessions, visit Lifelong Learning Week – Festival of Learning