Sign Up To Learn Something New In The New Year
Residents are being invited to sign up to learn something new in the New Year with Derbyshire County Council’s Adult Community Education Service.
Bookings can be made from Monday 27 November for hundreds of daytime and evening courses and activities on offer providing people with the chance to study for new qualifications, improve their employment opportunities or explore new hobbies and interests.
The spring term starts on Monday 8 January 2018 and people can sign up online at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/adulteducation
Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Young People Councillor Alex Dale said: “There are some fantastic courses on offer in the New Year for people looking to learn a new skill, work towards a qualification, gain employment, or discover a new hobby.
“From maths and English to fitness and bee keeping – there’s something for everyone so why not challenge yourself and see where learning something new can take you.
“Help and support is available and many learners are eligible for free or heavily subsidised fees too.”
There are free courses to help people get back into work such as English and maths tuition, CV writing, job applications and interview skills, advice on starting your own business and a range of traineeships and apprenticeships.
Other courses include:
• Teacher training
• Childcare
• Computing
• First aid
• Health and social care
• Languages
• Lip reading and signed communication
• Art and design
• Plastering and construction
• Bricklaying
• Upholstery and furniture renovation
• Pottery
• Sewing and crafts
• Yoga
Gift vouchers are available in denominations of £5, £10, £20 and £50 which can be put towards the cost of courses.
Classes are held at county council adult community education centres as well as at around 80 community venues. Residents can find their nearest centre by visiting www.derbyshire.gov.uk/adulteducation
Residents without internet access can sign up using a computer at any of the council’s libraries or call in at their local adult community centre to book a place.
Course listings are also available in the ‘What’s on’ leaflets at adult community education centres, libraries and other locations around the county.
For more information about Derbyshire Adult Community Education Service residents can visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/adulteducation or Call Derbyshire on 01629 533190.
More News From Amber Valley Info
Mayoral commendation for Ripley Hospital's League of Friends A fund-raising group at a Derbyshire hospital built by the community has been commended by the Mayor of Amber Valley for read more | |
Invitation to a FREE Community Concert The Pye Hill & District Male Voice Choir Last year, The Pye Hill & District Male Voice Choir celebrated its 120th Anniversary and toured the read more | |
Councils successful swimming pool funding bid makes a big splash in Belper and Alfreton Belper Leisure Centre is celebrating another welcome funding victory following a second succe read more | |
Amber Valley extends public consultation for Pre-submission Local Plan Residents in Amber Valley are being consulted on the finalised submission of the boroughs Local Plan. read more | |
East Midlands Orchestra Plans Dementia Friendly Performances Derby-based Sinfonia Viva, the Orchestra of the East Midlands, is planning to launch a programme of dementia-friendly cl read more | |
The Amber Valley Info Noticeboard
Cold Callers claiming to be working on behalf of Derbyshire County Council Policehave seen and increase in reports of 'cold callers' where people are claiming to be working on behal read more | |
Subscriptions For Amber Valley Borough Councils 2024 Garden Waste Service Are Now Open The garden waste collection service is available to all residents in Amber Valley except for r read more | |
Mobile networks are being improved in Ripley Mobile networks are being improved in Ripley boosting the speed, performance and coverage of mobile services in the area. read more | |
Trent Barton Buses - Extension Of The £2 Single Fare Cap Trent Barton Buses have confirmed their participation in the extension of the £2 single fare cap until the end o read more | |
Crich Tramway Village Looking For An Engineering Manager The successful candidate for this post will have excellent management skills gained whilst working in a practical workshop e read more | |