Discover the many adult learning opportunities out there…
Monday 7th – Friday 11th November is LifelongLearningWeek, an annual week of activity dedicated to raising the profile and importance of learning in adult life. So why not use it to check out all the interesting and worthwhile opportunities out there?
LifelongLearningWeek is led by the Learning & Work Institute and supported by the Department for Education and celebrates the achievements of adult learners and adult learning providers. It is also designed to drive awareness of existing adult learning opportunities and resources and to encourage the provision of even more in the future.
So, if you’re looking to take the leap into learning again as an adult, or know someone you think could be inspired to take that all-important first step, why not explore some of our free resources? You’ll find everything from ways of identifying the skills you might want to develop to advice on the financial support you might qualify for…
Identifying skills is a vital first step to discovering the types of learning experiences you’ll most enjoy and that will be best suited to you. Our 'Identify your Skills' page on our Learning4LifeSussex site enables adult learners to discover free ways of identifying their skills in objective ways that can offer valuable and surprising insights.
Breaking down financial barriers: Finances can be a big barrier to learning later in life, but you mustn’t let that discourage you. Visit our Learning4Life site to discover the many types of financial support and assistance out there.
Careers advice: Having an end goal can be a real motivator when you're learning in later life so getting expert careers advice is worthwhile. On our Learning4Life site you can discover where you can get free guidance and inspiration.
Work experience: Getting first-hand experience of what different jobs are actually like is invaluable when you're looking to change careers and build the skills you need to be able to do that. You can discover routes into securing work experience as well as organisations dedicated to helping older adults secure work placements here.
The message of the 7th to 11th November is clear: Learning is for life and it’s for everyone! So why not make today the day you launch into a more exciting tomorrow…