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An impact analysis of the introduction of the Apprentice Rate of the National Minimum Wage : A research paper to the Low Pay Commission for the preparation of its 2013 report
Speckesser S and Behling F; Institute for Employment Studies; April 2013

Reliability of Vocational Qualifications: An evaluation of level 3 electro-technical qualifications
Johnson S, Johnson R, Miller L, Boyle R; OFQUAL; January 2013

Report for NAS: Good Practice Evaluation of the Diversity in Apprenticeship Pilots
Newton B, Miller L, Oakley J, Hicks B; Report 496, Institute for Employment Studies; September 2012

Study on a comprehensive overview on traineeship arrangements in Member States: Final Synthesis Report
Hadjivassiliou K, Carta E, Higgins T, Rickard C, Ter-Minassian S (IES) Pesce F, Samek M, Barbieri D, Broglio D, Naaf S (IRS) Grollmann P, Weigel T, Wolfgarten T, Hensen K (BIBB); European Commission; May 2012

Apprenticeship supply in the Member States of the European Union: Final Report
European Commission; May 2012

Second survey of Get Connected Grant Recipients
Miller L, Oakley J, Stevens H, Higgins T, Behling F ; Report 495, Institute for Employment Studies; March 2012

First survey of Get Connected Grant Recipients
Miller L; Report 485, Institute for Employment Studies; July 2011
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Train to Gain: Wave 5 Learner Survey
Levesley T, Bellis A, Regan J; Learning and Skills Council; January 2010
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Train to Gain Learner Evaluation: Report from Wave 4 Research
Levesley T, Regan J, Hillage J; Learning and Skills Council; June 2009
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Train to Gain Learner Evaluation: Report from Wave 2 Research
Newton B, Regan J, Hillage J; Learning and Skills Council; March 2009
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Train to Gain Learner Evaluation: Report from Wave 3 Research
Levesley T, Regan J, Bellis A, Oakley J, Hillage J; Learning and Skills Council; March 2009
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Train to Gain Learner Evaluation: Report from Wave 1 Research
Newton B, Page R, Regan J, O’Regan S, Hillage J; Learning and Skills Council; May 2008
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Incentives and Barriers to Training in the Electrotechnical Industry
Miller L; Electrical Contractors Association; November 2007
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How can we encourage employers to become involved in education?
Miller L; Report 446, Institute for Employment Studies; September 2007

Learning for Young Mothers: A qualitative study of flexible provision
Dench S, Bellis A; Report 441, Institute for Employment Studies; July 2007
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Learning Provision for Young Parents: A survey of learning providers
Dench S; Report 440, Institute for Employment Studies; July 2007
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Young Mothers Not in Learning: A qualitative study of barriers and attitudes
Dench S, Bellis A, Tuohy S; Report 439, Institute for Employment Studies; July 2007
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The Impact of Learning on Unemployed, Low-qualified Adults: A Systematic Review
Dench S, Hillage J (IES), Coare P (CCE, University of Sussex); Research Report DWPRR 375, Department for Work and Pensions; August 2006
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Employer Training Pilots: Final Evaluation Report
Hillage J, Loukas G, Newton B, Tamkin P; Research Report RR774, Department for Education and Skills; July 2006
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Maximising the Role of Outreach in Client Engagement
Dewson S, Davis S, Casebourne J; Research Report DWPRR 326, Department for Work and Pensions; March 2006
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Vocational Education and Training in the UK
Page R, Hillage J; Discussion Paper, Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin fur Socialforschung; January 2006
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An Evaluation of Adult Learners’ Week 2005
Page R, Pollard E; National Institute for Adult and Continuing Education; December 2005
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Training Participation by Age Amongst Unemployed and Inactive People
Newton B, Hurstfield J, Miller L, Akroyd K, Gifford J; Research Report DWPRR 291, Department for Work and Pensions; November 2005
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Learning at Work: Strategies for Widening Adult Participation in Learning Below Level 2 via the Workplace: a Scoping Study
Bates P, Hunt W, Hillage J; Report 052230, Learning and Skills Development Agency; October 2005
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Review of the Reporting of Accidents and Incidents Involving Learners
Miller L, Ballard J, Suff P, Bates P, Hurstfield J, Akroyd K; Report 426, Institute for Employment Studies; September 2005
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Good Practice in Assess-Train-Assess Approaches to Workforce Development
Miller L, Stratton N, Hillage J, Jagger N, Silverman M; Report RW33, Department for Education and Skills; May 2005
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Platform for Progression: Employer Training Pilots: Second Year Evaluation Report
Hillage J, Loukas G, Newton B, Tamkin P; Report ETP2, Department for Education and Skills; March 2005
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Qualifications Bodies and the Disability Discrimination Act
Hurstfield J, Aston J, Mitchell H, Ritchie H; Report 417, Institute for Employment Studies; September 2004
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Overcoming Barriers to Adult Basic Skills in Sussex
Bates P, Aston J; Sussex Learning and Skills Council; June 2004

Evaluation of Employer Training Pilots
Hillage J, Mitchell H; Report ETP1, Department for Education and Skills; December 2003
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New Learners, New Learning: a strategic evaluation of Ufi
Tamkin P, Hillage J, Dewson S, Sinclair A; Research Report RR440, Department for Education and Skills; June 2003
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The Contribution of the UK Business Schools to Developing Managers and Leaders: Report of the Business Schools Advisory Group
Hirsh W, Watson S; Institute for Employment Studies; April 2002

Developing the University for Industry Concept: An Evaluation of ADAPT Round 3 Projects
Hillage J, Atkinson J, Barry J, Dewson S, Stevens M, Walsh K, Kettley P; Research Report RR304, Department for Education and Skills; October 2001
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Developing the University for Industry Concept: An Evaluation of ADAPT Round 3 Projects. Case Studies
Hillage J, Atkinson J, Barry J, Dewson S, Stevens M, Walsh K, Kettley P; Research Report RR305, Department for Education and Skills; October 2001
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Attracting New Learners: a Literature Review
Hillage J, Aston J; Learning and Skills Development Agency; July 2001
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Executive Coaching: Inspiring Performance at Work
Carter A; Report 379, Institute for Employment Studies; June 2001
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Adult Learning in England: a Review
Hillage J, Uden T, Aldridge F, Eccles J; Report 369, Institute for Employment Studies; May 2000
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Learning in Later Life: Motivation and Impact
Dench S, Regan J; Research Report RR183, Department for Education and Employment; February 2000
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Employability and Employers: the missing piece of the jigsaw
Tamkin P, Hillage J; Report 361, Institute for Employment Studies; November 1999
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Employability: developing a framework for policy analysis
Hillage J, Pollard E; Research Report RR85, Department for Education and Employment; November 1998
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Employers’ Perceptions of Key Skills
Dench S, Perryman S, Giles L; Report 349, Institute for Employment Studies; July 1998
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Individual Commitment to Learning: Motivation and Rewards
Tamkin P, Hillage J; Research Report RR11, Department for Education and Employment; December 1997
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Mapping Provision: the Provision of and Participation in Further Education by Students with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities
Meager N; The Further Education Funding Council / The Stationery Office; January 1997

The Return on Investors
Hillage J, Moralee J; Report 314, Institute for Employment Studies; September 1996
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