Learning and Work Institute partners with Jack & Grace for strategic review

Independent policy, research and development organisation, Learning and Work Institute, has chosen Jack & Grace to conduct a strategic review of its flagship annual campaign, the Festival of Learning.

Dedicated to promoting lifelong learning, full employment and inclusion, Learning and Work Institute has been hosting the Festival of Learning since 1992, which has since grown to become the biggest celebration of lifelong learning in England.

The campaign has received widespread support over the years and has been backed with public and private sector funding. A shift in the external landscape and, as Learning and Work Institute heads towards the next phase of its own organisational strategy, there’s an opportunity to review the campaign to ensure it continues to have the greatest impact and reach.

Emily Jones, Deputy Director at Learning and Work Institute, said: “The Festival of Learning has been an incredible success for more than three decades, and we want that to continue for the next 30 years. We’re looking for opportunities to broaden and deepen its impact further.

“We needed a strategic comms partner who could work collaboratively with us, challenge and push our thinking in the most constructive way to get the very best outcome. Jack & Grace was the perfect choice.”

Laura Chambers, Co-founder and Director of certified B Corp, Jack & Grace, said: “We love what Learning and Work Institute stands for – their work inspires people to learn and realise their potential and ambitions, bringing social and economic inclusion for all.

“The Festival of Learning is a brilliant celebration with incredible heritage and longstanding success. We’re known for our strategic communications expertise and for grounding everything in insight so we’re delighted to be getting stuck into this work.”