Enrolment for Cardiff's adult learning courses for the new term starting in September is now open.
If you're a Cardiff resident and interested in learning a new skill or boosting your job prospects, you can check out the latest opportunities here www.adultlearningcardiff.co.uk
Adult Learning Cardiff is a service by the city council, providing support and training to help local people upskill and get into work. With courses in hubs and council buildings across the city, the team supports people of all ages to gain skills that businesses have identified as vital in potential employees.
The service has helped hundreds of people find work by guiding them into fulfilling careers such as teaching assistants as well as providing other vocational training and courses designed to improve numeracy, literacy and digital skills.
One of those who has secured work as a teaching assistant is Poonam Tiwari in North Cardiff.
She completed an STLS (supporting teaching and learning in schools) course, Food Safety Level II and Managing Children's Behaviour Level I through Adult Learning Cardiff and volunteered at Springwood Primary School in Llanedeyrn, receiving glowing reports on her performance there.
Her hard work paid off when she was offered a paid position at the Hollies School in Pentwyn last September where she remains, and her confidence is at an all-time high.
She said: "I had worked in the fashion industry as a designer but when I had my son I wanted to change my work-life balance so I asked if I could volunteer at the school. With the help of Adult Learning Cardiff, I started the courses that helped me get where I am now. They have been amazing with their encouragement, building my confidence and helping with my interview technique."Courses, which are free to eligible learners including unemployed people and those receiving certain benefits, run throughout the year with the latest programme beginning on 16 September.
As well as courses that prepare learners for roles in cleaning, care work, hospitality, retail and education, the service also delivers a wide range of Learning for Life courses for those looking to take up a new hobby or improve a skill they pursue for leisure.
Learners can book online here www.adultlearningcardiff.co.uk
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