Anyone wanting to start the new year by learning something new can find out about the courses available to them at a pop-up event in Harrogate’s Victoria Shopping Centre today.
The event, organised by North Yorkshire Council (NYC), runs from 9.30am to 1.30pm, and breakfast is included.
NYC teachers are at the shopping centre to answer any questions that visitors may have about the learning opportunities available, and there’s a family learning teacher on hand to look after children while their parents discuss their options.
Jennifer Ferguson, marketing officer for Adult Learning North Yorkshire, told the Stray Ferret:
“At the start of the year, a lot of people will be thinking of a career change, and we can help them make an informed decision.
“Whether you want to train as an accountant or become an accredited teaching assistant, we can point you in the right direction.”
The council runs part-time adult education and training courses to help learners brush up on English skills or improve their numeracy through the government’s Multiply scheme, and there are also courses in IT, wellbeing, cookery and crafts.
A full course list can be found on the Adult Learning page of the NYC website.
Jennifer added:
“If you’re thinking of learning something new this year, go for it. Come along – you’ve got nothing to lose.
“We’ve got really friendly staff who can talk you through all the courses we offer and help you find the best one for you.”
Many of the courses are free of charge, but even for those courses that are not, 92% of NYC’s learners receive full funding.
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Ripon Grammar named best school in the north
Ripon Grammar School has been named the top grammar school in the north of England.
The school, which was founded in 1555, received the accolade from Corporate Vision magazine’s national awards.
The awards highlight educators who are considered to be leaders in their field.
Chloe Smart, education and training awards coordinator at Corporate Vision, said:
“Skills, personality, outlook, ethos, drive, hobbies and ambition, are all rooted in early life.
“The role of an educator is utterly fundamental to the fabric of our society.”
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The Corporate Vision education and training awards were open to organisations including boarding schools, independent schools, early education organisations, adult education institutions, training centres, vocational schools and grammar schools.
Ms Smart said:
“The education and training awards were launched to spotlight the paragons of education and training and we have endeavoured to showcase those that have truly come to define the sector they work in.”