http://hdl.handle.net/2428/5813 Thu, 23 May 2013 10:52:13 GMT 2013-05-23T10:52:13Z http://hdl.handle.net/2428/5819 Title: Tackling Essential Skills in the Workplace: Authors: Hunt, Jenny; Hawthorn, Ruth Abstract: The Workplace Innovation Fund was established by the Department for Employment and Learning (DEL) and was managed by EGSA who are the main advocacy and promotional body for Essential Skills in Northern Ireland. Seven projects across Northern Ireland, focusing on Essential Skills were funded up to a maximum of £30,000 each. EGSA commissioned Schemeta to evaluate the projects, map current workplace essential skills provision in NI and explore the impact of the Fund. The project represented very good value for money. In order to tackle the problem of poor Essential Skills in the workplace in Northern Ireland an investment could be made based on the learning from this project, which would create considerable changes. Such an investment would have an impact on employer/employee relationships, union/employer relationships, provider/employer relationships and contribute enormously to the development of a positive culture of learning in the workplaces of Northern Ireland. Fri, 01 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2428/5819 2003-08-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2428/5818 Title: Unlocking Potential: Basic Skills Innovation Fund Round 1 – Evaluation Report Authors: Feeley, Maggie Abstract: The BSU commissioned this evaluation to assess the degree to which community-based projects met the goals of the Basic Skills Innovation Fund (BSIF) and the specific targets set in their individual application for funding. The evaluation was carried out between March and May 2001. Twelve organisations, covering seventeen basic skills projects and targeting 109 learners, participated in the evaluation. As a requirement of funding groups were asked to complete monitoring return forms for submission to the BSU. The statistics presented in this report have been drawn and analysed from this information. Sat, 01 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2428/5818 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2428/5816 Title: Learning for Peace Authors: McGill, Paul Abstract: This report examines the contribution of adult learning to peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland. It is not a theoretical discussion but a practical attempt to find and disseminate good practice in projects funded by the Educational Guidance Service for Adults under the European Union’s Special Support Programme for Peace and Reconciliation (the Peace Programme). Whilst avoiding academic debates about the precise contribution of adult learning to peace and reconciliation (P&R), it is useful to run briefly through some of the background issues. Thu, 01 Apr 1999 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2428/5816 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2428/5815 Title: ESOL: Interpreting the Way Forward Authors: Leong, Fee Ching Abstract: The key purpose of this research was to identify the key issues for individuals in Northern Ireland whose first language is not English, in regard to levels of participation and provision in ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages).It involved consultation with individuals and support organisations across NI. Fri, 01 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2428/5815 2002-03-01T00:00:00Z