Employer co‐funded training in the UK: Current practice and policy considerations

Abstract

Purpose

This paper sets out to examine the contribution of employer co‐funding of publicly‐funded vocational education and training in the UK (i.e. training initiatives that are available to all qualified applicants but funded jointly by the public and private sectors).

Design/methodology/approach

The paper draws on qualitative research undertaken with more than 30 employers in a cross‐section of economic sectors.

Findings

The evidence from this study suggests that there is no model for how and why employers start to become engaged in co‐funding publicly‐funded training.

Originality/value

The paper identifies key issues for public policy‐makers.

Citation

Thomas, R., Parsons, D., Barry, J. and Rowe, V. (2007), "Employer co‐funded training in the UK: Current practice and policy considerations", Education + Training, Vol. 49 No. 2, pp. 112-125. https://doi.org/10.1108/00400910710739478