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Evaluation

We have an ongoing programme of evaluation that considers each aspect of Train to Gain. The latest survey involved almost 4,000 employers. Key points included:

Employers

• 80% of employers have been satisfied with the advice and training received.
• 77% of employers questioned would be likely or very likely to use the service again
• 80 % would recommend the service to a colleague outside of their organisation.
• 74% of employers using the service reported an improvement in their employees’ job-related skills

Employees

• 77% of employees were satisfied with the advice and training they received
• 80% of learners who had received a qualification through Train to Gain reported that they had gained skills to help them do a better job in the future.
• 43% of people who completed their training with Train to Gain reported a pay rise, whilst 30% received a promotion
• 43% of people who completed their training with Train to Gain reported a pay rise, whilst 30% received a promotion.
• Train to Gain has also been instrumental in reaching those parts of the workforce that are often not able to access training with higher than average take up from black and ethnic minority groups and workers aged over 46 (12% and 31% respectively).

See the full reports here:

• Employers’ satisfaction with Train to Gain
• Learners’ satisfaction with Train to Gain