Meet the modern lifelong learning workforce

Our modern workforce of tutors is steeped in vocational knowledge, increasingly highly-qualified in the profession of teaching and experienced in working with businesses, communities and people of all abilities.

The importance of skills in the economy has never been more important than it is today - and the professionals working in the lifelong learning sector have never been better-equipped to play their part.

The workforce whose standards and professional development are supported by the work of Lifelong Learning UK is making a difference to people's lives up and down the country, whatever their aspirations and irrespective of their previous level of education and training. From literacy and numeracy to higher education, our workforce is there every step of the way.

The lifelong learning workforce can be found working in colleges, training centres, workplaces, community venues, libraries and where ever there is demand from people who want to improve their skills, qualify for a better job or simply broaden their horizons through the acquisition of knowledge and know-how.

Take a few minutes to read these testimonials from practitioners, students, trainees and employers about the contribution which  today's highly-skilled post-16 education and training professionals are making to our society.

  • Trafford College

    Read how work based learning is increasing the skills of staff at Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions.

  • Patricia Murtagh

    Patricia Murtagh, Chair of Select Private Hire talks about the value of developing people within the organisation, and seeing an improvement in confidence as well as performance in Caroline Huggins

  • Eileen Saunders

    Eileen Saunders, Havering College Tutor, on keeping her skills updated

  • Havering College

    Read how work based learning is having a postive impact on staff at Debenhams.

  • Northbrook College

    Read how vocational teaching and apprenticeships are benefitting are changing lives and benefitting employers.

  • Julie Walker

    Julie Walker, Home-Start tutor talks about working as a tutor in adult and community education.

  • Sean Walker

    Sean Walker, Art Tutor, talks about working as a tutor in adult and community learning.

  • City College Brighton

    Read how vocational teaching and apprenticeships are benefitting are changing lives and benefitting employers.

  • Jo Morgan

    Jo Morgan, Quality Standards and Training Officer for Barcelo UK talks about their apprenticeship scheme and the benefits of vocational training

  • Katy Pascoe

    Katy Pascoe, Apprentice at Pendennis Shipyard talks about the opportunities and experience she's gaining through her apprenticeship

  • Ron Champion

    Ron Champion, Director of Cornwall College Business talks about apprenticeships building the skills base for the country to strive

  • Jill Carr

    Jill Carr, Training Manager of Pendennis Shipyard talks about how their apprentices are the future of the company

  • Steve McGurk

    Steve McGurk, Course Manager of Cornwall College talks about the advantages of apprenticehips. He also talks about the advantages of being a professional teacher as well as being vocationally competent to have the techniques to deliver training

  • Przemyslaw Piasecki

    Przemyslaw Piasecki, Rides Supervisor at Brighton Pier talks about developing his own knowledge and how it helps his employer

  • Jason Mannix

    Jason Mannix, HR Manager at Brighton Pier talks about Przemyslaw Piasecki's developments and the importance of employer engagement

  • Dean Haward

    Dean Haward, Training Instructor at Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service talks about how the delivery of his courses seem far smoother since completing his qualification

  • Leighton Bryant

    Leighton Bryant, Learning and Development Manager at Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service talks about investing in staff through training and learning development

  • Caroline Huggins

    Caroline Huggins, General Manager of Select Private hire talks about the confidence and skills she's gained since doing her NVQ and how the experience has changed her life and improved the company