Lack of participation in skills development is a key factor in redundancy and early exit from the labour market within this group, especially amongst lower skilled workers.
Unionlearn is developing a support service for employers to help them deliver learning and skills development for older workers and manage their transition into retirement.
Unionlearn representatives will work with employees to prepare individual learning plans and work with providers to offer flexible courses for older workers.
More information on the Age Unlimited programme and how it's exploring ways to extend work and social participation for people in their fifties and sixties