Harrogate College is to host free taster sessions for adults in November.
Dubbed the “Have a Go Fortnight”, the sessions will be held as part of a Festival of Learning.
Run between November 1 and 12, the events aim to inspire adults to take up learning and get a taste of the college’s curriculum areas.
The sessions come as Luminate Education Group, which runs the college, was given £17 million from West Yorkshire Combined Authority to improve adult skills.
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The taster events at the college will include hairdressing, still life drawing, soundscapes film and animation, ceramics and print and computer software interior designs.
Danny Wild, principal at Harrogate College, which is on Hornbeam Park, said:
“Adult education has been one of the hardest hit sectors following the pandemic. Therefore, we’re committed to working with adults in our community to provide life-changing opportunities through quality education, which is tailored to meet the needs of our local employers.
“Over two weeks, we’re inviting adults aged 19 and over to come into college to discover our range of diverse subjects as part of an employer-led curriculum. Our nurturing and inclusive environment will allow adults to find their spark by learning something new, enhancing employability and improving wellbeing.”
To find out more about the sessions, visit the Harrogate College website.