This paper examines organisations working to promote good practice in the area of Lifelong Learning (LLL) in Ireland: national organisations such as FAS (Ireland’s training and employment authority), ‘Business in the Community’ and local partnerships. Their focus is on social inclusion in the workplace for traditionally disadvantaged groups: Irish Travellers, low literacy, ex-offenders, ex-homeless, and immigrant groups. The work of these organisations will be examined in relation to specific case studies of companies that participate in initiatives they operate and employ individuals from traditionally disadvantage backgrounds or social ostracised groups. Examples of good practice in the area of LLL in the workplace in Ireland will be highlighted through educational programmes for employees, which result in increased confidence and competence both within and outside the world of work. The fieldwork involves carrying out case studies of companies including information about the existing and future training and educational opportunities available to their staff. These case studies will include in depth semi structured interviews with employees from traditionally disadvantaged groups.