Thousands learning new skills across county
MORE than 230 new lifelong learning courses are being offered at venues across the county by Carmarthenshire Adult Community Learning Service.
If you are interested in learning new skills, developing your job prospects improving your Welsh or taking up a new hobby, joining a part time course could be for you.
Last year, more than 2300 people studied with Learning Carmarthenshire and 98per cent of learners said they would recommend a course to a friend.
Lifelong Learning Manager Matt Morden said: “There has never been a better time to gain new skills and qualifications. By joining one of our courses you will have the opportunity to widen your career options, start an inspiring new hobby, improve your health and wellbeing and gain confidence and social benefits through learning with others.
“We can also help people develop their work related skills such as CV writing, computer skills, English, Maths and languages. There are also a wide range of clubs and societies run at Community Education Centres, so we like to think we have something on offer for most people.”
County executive board member for education Gwynne Wooldridge said: “It is quite remarkable the numbers of people taking the opportunity to learn new skills. It just proves that is it never too late to learn.”
For more details see www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk/learning carmarthenshire or contact the staff below at your local community education centres:
Llanelli – Adrienne Bedington 01554-744355
Carmarthen – Lynda Lumb – 01267 235413
Dinefwr – Sian Merlys – 01558 822729
Welsh for Adults – Angela Lewis – 01558 822729
English and Maths – Teresa Fleming – 01554 776528
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