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Skills


Rising skills levels and educational attainment are an important driver of rising pay for individuals, and rising productivity for the economy as a whole. Our work focuses on how best to boost skills, how skills are distributed across the workforce, and the extent to which rising skills levels translate into higher living standards.

Contacts

Louise Murphy

Economist
T: 0203 372 2916
E: louise.murphy@resolutionfoundation.org

David Willetts

President of the Advisory Council and Intergenerational Centre
T: 0203 372 2960
E: david.willetts@resolutionfoundation.org
Publications

We’ve only just begun

Action to improve young people’s mental health, education and employment

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The transition to adulthood is a tumultuous time: leaving education, entering the labour market, living independent of family and managing one’s finances all come with their stresses and strains. But…
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Events

Healthy starts

How mental ill-health shapes the education and economic prospects of young people

The rising prevalence of mental health problems among young people over recent decades is becoming increasingly concerning. While evidently distressing for the young people and their families, periods of poor…
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Events

WorkerTech Conference

Exploring the role of technology in creating good work in the UK

Technology is changing the world of work — from AI to app-based firms and the pandemic-induced surge in remote working. The benefits of these new technologies can often pass low-earners…
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People-powered growth

Equipping young people with the skills Britain needs to prosper

Britain urgently needs to boost its economic growth. But while there are many routes to doing so, most ultimately come down to people boosting national prosperity – and to do…
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Left behind

Exploring the prevalence of youth worklessness due to ill health in different parts of the UK

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This briefing note is part of the Health Foundation’s Young people’s future health inquiry, in which we focus on the prevalence of youth worklessness due to ill health in different…
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Impact investing in technology to address skills and employment challenges

Resolution Foundation event during Week of VocTech

Ufi Ventures, the Resolution Foundation and guests explore the future of investment in impact, with a focus on skills technology. The session will explore: What is the opportunity for early-stage…
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From platforms to promotions

How technology can boost young people’s career prospects

The way young people enter the job market from education can have a marked effect on their future prospects. Economic crises are a particularly tough time to start a career,…
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