This paper builds on previous statistical analysis published by the Ministry of Education on Training Opportunities, a programme designed to help people get into the labour force through providing training and foundation skills.
Key Results
- Labour market outcomes two months after people finish Training Opportunities placements are highly influenced by external factors such as the strength of local and regional labour markets, and the prior employment experience of learners, as well as whatever training occurs in the programme
- There is some evidence that learners who participate in courses in fields related to particular industries do better in the labour market two months after leaving placements than others
- Training Opportunities participation is likely to increase in the current economic environment. But because of the factors mentioned above, employment outcomes are likely to continue to decline.