Literacy, numeracy and activation among the unemployed

Date: 2012
Author: ESRI/NALA
ISBN: 9780707003382

Literacy, numeracy and activation among the unemployed

It is well established in research that people with literacy and numeracy needs are more likely to be unemployed. This report suggests that people with literacy and numeracy needs should be prioritised when it comes to labour market activation and puts forward an argument to support this position.

Category:
Literacy
Numeracy
Workplace

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