Adults who want to reskill and retrain can study free courses at a West Cumbrian college.
Lakes College at Lillyhall is taking part in a Government initiative to boost the COVID recovery plan.
Previously, Level 3 qualifications – the equivalent of an A-Level – were only fully funded up to the age of 23.
Under the Government’s National Skills Offer, this has now been extended to those over 24 for a selection of courses.
The Lillyhall college is currently offering eight courses in areas including construction; engineering, painting and decorating, dementia and end of life care, early years and children and young people’s workforce.
Sharon Rogers, the college’s director of apprenticeships and training, said: “This is an exciting opportunity to develop knowledge and skills to help people stand out from others to gain employment or to progress with employers.”
The Level 3 technical foundation diploma in engineering (automation and robotics) will be delivered by National College for Nuclear staff.
Paul Fairclough, director of teaching and learning at National College for Nuclear, said: “Skill gaps have been identified by local employers and the course content has been developed to meet these requirements.
“As well as leading to employment opportunities the course attracts UCAS points meaning that it provides direct access to degree level courses. Therefore ideal for adults who are wanting to retrain and enter the engineering sector.”
The college is also offering adults a free beginners course for digital skills, which will take place in the college and be taught by tutors who are experts in the field.
To find out more about any of the courses, call 01946 83930.
