The Department of Labour (the Department) is responsible for a cross-government programme of research and evaluation on workforce literacy, language and numeracy skills. Its purpose is to build the evidence base to inform practice and policy development around improving adult literacy, language and numeracy skills. This is in partnership with the Tertiary Education Commission, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Social Development.
This report provides a summary of research into young adults’ engagement in literacy, language and numeracy (LLN).
Summary report: Engaging young people/young adults in literacy, language and numeracy skill development: Summary Report [PDF]