Train to Gain IAG Development Project

The Train to Gain IAG Development Project is a regional project to support learning providers in their delivery of first full level 2 provision to employees by developing their awareness of, and their capacity to deliver or outsource, quality IAG.  This regional project is led by Careers West Yorkshire and involves four nextstep services in Yorkshire and Humberside. It is funded by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) in Yorkshire and the Humber.

IAG – a definition

Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) is a career and learning support service, enabling career development and progression.  Click here for a more detailed definition of IAG.

Through the Train to Gain IAG project, experienced IAG Development Advisers across the region are leading on:-

• Bringing consistency and quality to the delivery of IAG in Train to Gain
• Promoting and sharing best practice
• Offering training and support
• Helping to engage employers
• Providing alternative and innovative ways to deliver information and advice to learners in the workplace.

For further information about the aims of the IAG Development Project and the help and support on offer from your IAG Development Adviser, click here to download an information leaflet (pdf format) 'Supporting Learning Providers to deliver information and advice in the workplace'. 

A postcard has been produced for Brokers containing contact details of IAG Development Advisers across Yorkshire and Humberside.  Click here to download the Broker postcard (pdf format).

Information about IAG in the workplace

Click here to download an information leaflet (pdf format) explaining the benefits of advice and information to learners starting their first full level 2 qualification funded by Train to Gain, 'Learning and Advice in your workplace.  Make the most of opportunities and improve your prospects' .

Learners' Guide

Produced in consultation with learning providers, this A4 workbook is designed to support learners through their learning experience.  It helps them to understand how their learning benefits both them and their employer, and their opportunities for progression.  It is recommended that the trainer/assessor/adviser supports the learner to complete it.  The workbook steers the trainer/assessor/adviser through what is required under IAG within Train to Gain.  Click here to download the workbook (pdf format).  Click here to download the User Guide and Feedback Form (word document).

For further information about the Train to Gain IAG referral process please contact your local Development Adviser in West Yorkshire direct, Suzan McGladdery, Mobile: 07968 474 908, Email: suzan.mcgladdery@ckcareers.org.uk