Marketing, Communications, Research, Evaluation and Branding

Evaluation

Throughout Train to Gain's existence evaluation has been conducted amongst employers to gauge their views on the service (primarily measures of employer satisfaction with skills brokers) but following the national roll-out of Train to Gain, evaluation has been completed to gauge the views of the learners themselves and taking more of a wider look at employers opinions. 

The Train to Gain evaluation reports are available via the links below:

Wave 1: Summer 2007

	Train to Gain Employer Evaluation: Sweep 1 Research Report	681KB
	Train to Gain Learner Evaluation: Report from Wave 1 Research	498KB

Wave 2: Winter 2008

	Train to Gain Employer Evaluation: Sweep 2 Research Report	3.57MB
	Train to Gain Learner Evaluation: Report from Wave 2 Research	922KB

Wave 3: Summer 2008

	Train to Gain Employer Evaluation: Sweep 3 Research Report - New Users	2.97MB
	Train to Gain Learner Evaluation: Report from Wave 3 Research	800KB
	Train to Gain Employer Evaluation: Longitudinal Research Report	2.98MB

Wave 4: Winter 2008

	Train to Gain Employer Evaluation: Sweep 4 Research Report	3.41MB
	Train to Gain Leaner Evaluation: Reprot from Wave 4 Research	702KB
	Train to Gain Wave 4 Evaluation: Data Annex	498KB

Train to Gain - Employer Evaluation - Initial Broker Reviews

	Broker Evaluation: 1st Wave Report	799KB
	Broker Evaluation: 2nd Wave Report	722KB
	Broker Evaluation: 4th Wave Report	744KB

Key statistics from the recent Wave 4 reports:

Employers

• 74 per cent noted improvement in job-related skills and performance;
• 66 per cent, even at an early stage, believe the training is contributing to improved long-term competitiveness;
• 80 per cent noted improvements in the self-confidence of their staff;
• 80 per cent reported improved quality standards;
• 61 per cent improved productivity; and
• 53 per cent improved staff retention.
• Overall, over nine in ten employers who accessed Train to Gain were satisfied with the course and training provider and 61 per cent of employers were very satisfied with the service skills brokers provided. 
• 80 per cent of employers said they would recommend Train to Gain to other business colleagues.

Employees

• 90 per cent of learners gained a qualification after their training;
• 88 per cent gained skills that will help with a future job or employer;
• 83 per cent gained skills to do a better job;
• 34 per cent received a pay increase after their training; and
• 72 per cent plan to do a higher level qualification in the next three years.
• Overall, 95 per cent of learners were satisfied with their training.

Wave 5 is currently in field and will be reported later this year.