In autumn 2001, the United Kingdom's (UK's) government published the following key documents concerning workforce development: (1) "In Demand: Adult Skills in the 21st Century"; (2) "The UK Productivity Challenge"; and (3) "Building a Stronger, Fairer Britain in an Uncertain World." Key positions and policies included in the three documents are as follows: (1) public financial incentives to train people in work must be matched by employer commitment to provide time off to train; (2) the 8 million individuals in jobs without a level 2 qualification, including those with basic skill needs, should be the target groups of government-supported training; (3) those individuals will receive free learning provision and accreditation by approved providers to work toward qualifications in areas that could raise productivity; (4) the government will support paid time off for education and training but will not make it a statutory entitlement; and (5) the government recommends extending the concept of "peer advice" learner support to small and nonunionized settings and local communities. Several pilot projects covering a mix of basic skills alone and basic skills plus level 2 courses were initiated to identify required levels of support and time off from work and effective practices and incentives. (Seven suggestions for further reading and useful organizations are listed.) (MN)