Learning Opportunities in the South East

21 Aug 2008

Why is Learning Opportunities an award winning service?  What makes it different?

What is the Learning Opportunities model?

• It is an information, advice and guidance service that includes complementary resources - a website, a booklet a CD tguide, an advisers' pack and a range of promotional materials - and one-to-one advice.
• Its focus is higher skills, education and careers so it's aimed at people in work or hoping to return to work.
• The resources are user friendly and assume little or no knowledge of higher education. 

How is it unique?

• It brings together a vast amount of information into one service.
• The website includes a personalised Personal Planning Pack.
• The same resources can be used independently or by an adviser working with a client.
• Users can contact the team for local, one-to-one guidance by phone or email.

How flexible is it?

• The user-friendly content management system for the website enables the team to respond quickly to changes or new national developments.
• The Advisers' Pack can be tailored for different organisations.

Using technology to simplify complexity

• The Personal Planning Pack gathers selected information into a personalised pdf and provides advice about moving forward and taking the next step.
• Without leaving the website users can search all the Foundation Degrees offered in the South East by subject, college or university and by distance from home or work.  They can view the course description pages and email the provider if they have questions
• Advisers and brokers can order resources from the online FREE shop.

Tell us what you think

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