Work-based training more useful than higher education, says UK workforce

Job-related training has been voted to be more beneficial than higher education by the UK workforce, in helping individuals perform well in their job, research published by the National Training Awards revealed today. National Training Awards is run on behalf of the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) by UK Skills.

Research performed in conjunction with YouGov reveals some of the following insights:

• Half of all UK workers feel that job-related skills and knowledge development training have been most beneficial in helping them perform well in their job.
• 52% of workers say they feel more employable in difficult economic times by learning new skills or getting extra training.
• 68% of workers think that their training and skills development are important to the UK economy as a whole.

Research likes this helps reinforce how important skills are to both the UK and the global economy, both in economic terms and also in the eyes of the general public. Skills competitions like WorldSkills London 2011 help support and promote vocational education and training which is essential.