A growing number of adult learning takes place in the workplace, or is linked to it. It
can be roughly divided into three types of programme:
programmes directly relating to preparing for employment.
programmes to update work related and professional skills.
employee development programmes" - which offer a range of learning opportunities,
normally unrelated to the specific job, and designed to motivate individuals to learn, to
provide access routes into lifelong learning and support personal development.
A number of employers and trades unions are members of NIACE, and the Institute does
work on both practical and policy issues in this field.