Archive / June
Computer courses change lives in Malvern
A Malvern home-maker has said a computer training course offered to adult residents of the town has completely altered her life
Businessman turns basic training into new career
A Redditch businessman used a little adult education to turn a basic interest of his into a new career when he found himself unexpectedly redundant.
Part-time and e-learning courses gaining popularity
There has been a marked increase in people taking part-time and online adult education courses instead of enrolling in three-year degree programmes.
Adult learners awarded maths and English qualifications
A group of adult learners from Peterborough have been awarded English and maths qualifications after completing their NVQ courses. Several also won a specific award that is intended to get people into back reading.
Gaming could help people learn says charity
A literacy charity has asked the gaming industry to get involved in a scheme that encourages adults to read more.
Care industry offers job and training
An older generation of workers are finding job and training opportunities where they least expected it – in the care industry.
Top adult learners up for awards
A Manchester dad has spoken about how doing a [b]learndirect[/b] literacy course helped him recover his life after his disabled son died.
Training is a great way get a leisure or sports job
If, like a lot of other people, the World Cup has given you an appetite for a career in sports or fitness, there are plenty of training options for you.
Learning maths and English can help with understanding banking
If you are one of the many people in the UK who struggle with banking and finance, adult literacy and numeracy courses may help you.
Distance learning benefits
Anyone who is interested in getting back into education, but simply doesn’t have the time, will benefit from distance learning – the new flexible way to improve your basic skil
Adult learners explain benefits of numeracy and literacy courses
Two adult learners have spoken to the BBC about how free literacy and numeracy courses have helped them.
Books and reading important for child's overall performance
New figures show that children are now more likely to own a mobile phone than a book.
Bosses fear skills shortages among jobseekers
New research from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has found that half of employers fear they will find it difficult to source skilled people for jobs as the economy recovers.
Hospitality sector continues to invest
New statistics from the State of the Nation 2010 report indicate that the hospitality industry is still recruiting and training new staff despite the effects of the recession.