Learn Devon has launched its autumn programme of courses for adult learners. Devon County Council’s adult education provider is offering over 100 courses at locations across the county to support adult learners to develop their skills and gain essential qualifications. Learn Devon’s education programme is designed to be flexible and accessible, with a mixture of online and face-to-face courses. For learners with additional needs, the Learning Support team is available to support learners with their study. Councillor Rufus Gilbert, Devon County Council Cabinet Member for Economic Recovery...
Exeter College has been recognised with a top four shortlisting for the Association of College’s award for Employer Engagement.
The Association of Colleges (AoC) celebrated top further education across the UK at its virtual Beacon Awards ceremony, and the College’s commitment to proactively working with employers for the mutual benefit of all saw them shortlisted for the coveted prize in Employer Engagement.
The Beacon Awards are regarded by many as the most prestigious awards within the education sector, given the rigour and robustness of the assessment.
Hopeful business entrepreneurs are being given the chance to level up their skills thanks to Exeter College’s free qualification on creating a business start-up.
Any adult with an interest in developing their business skills or starting their own venture can attend free of charge, whether they are just curious about the subject area or already have some skills they want to develop.
This part time course, which will provide learners with a NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Creating a Business Start-Up, is designed for those who want to gain an understanding of how businesses are...
Devon residents who want to improve their lives and career prospects are encouraged to return to the classroom this autumn.
Learn Devon, Devon County Council’s Adult Education Service, is once again inviting prospective learners to sign onto one of their English or maths courses, many of which are free.* The courses can help those who want to improve their literacy and numeracy skills but may have previously not had the chance. Learners who sign on will also have the chance to earn a GCSE. Between 2015 and 2018 over 600 adults have enrolled onto English or maths GCSE courses...
‘What mean those fierce lions, those monstrous centaurs, those fighting soldiers and horn-blowing hunters?’
Join John Campbell and wade through the weird and wonderful to uncover the theories behind the iconography of the early font at St Mary in Luppitt, Devon.
Tickets from 01392 285983 or online www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/boxoffice
Keen crafters are being encouraged to go along to the Contemporary Craft Festival in Bovey Tracey next week (Friday 7 to Sunday 9 June).
Devon County Council’s Adult and Community Learning will be providing workshops for anyone who might be interested in taking up a craft and enrolling on a course. Current learners’ and tutors’ work will also be showcased at the festival.
“Bovey Tracey Craft Festival is an excellent event for anyone who may be thinking about enrolling on a craft a course with Devon Adult and Community Learning” said County Councillor Roger Croad. “It’s the...
