An independent policy and research organisation dedicated to lifelong learning, full employment and inclusion. We bring together over 90 years of combined history and heritage from the ‘National Institute of Adult Continuing Education’ and the ‘Centre for Economic & Social Inclusion’. We want everyone to have an opportunity to realise their ambitions and potential in learning, work and throughout life. We believe a better skilled workforce, in better paid jobs, is good for business, good for the economy, and good for society. We want learning and work to count. Learning and work count because... We need more people finding work, staying in work and building their careers We need to reduce gaps in learning and employment for disadvantaged communities We need learning opportunities throughout life for stronger families, healthier people, more inclusive communities We need a more balanced and more productive economy