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This document is the fourth in an annual series of employer surveys that investigate workforce development. The objectives of the 2002 survey were to gather information on: the volume, type and pattern of off-the-job training; key indicators of employers’ commitment to training; learning opportunities offered; and awareness of, and involvement with, a number of initiatives relevant to training. The survey consisted of over 4000 telephone interviews with employers in England’s public and private business sectors who have one or more employee. The report presents a summary of the research findings, followed by chapters which provide detailed overviews of each theme. The themes which arose through the survey relate to: learning opportunities and facilities available to employees; proficiency of existing staff; provision of job-related training and reasons for non-provision; provision of off-the-job training; management and delivery of off-the-job training; provision of on-the-job training; awareness of, and involvement with, training initiatives; and young employees aged 16-24.