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Various venues and times.

Eligibility criteria applies

Contact SkillStart@sunderland.gov.uk for more information

SkillStart courses offers Basic skills, such as English, maths and digital skills, which are crucial to supporting adults’ life chances. These skills prepare individuals with the tools they need to prosper in life, as well as supporting people into work (in a variety of industries) and progressing within a lifetime of learning.

This programme of learning will support learners to gain a foundation of English, maths and digital skills and knowledge that will enable progression onto formal qualifications or to move closer to the labour market with confidence.

Courses will enable you to:

  • Set personal goals
  • Build a personal budget and manage debt and income
  • Use digital tools for time, task, and financial management
  • Produce short written documents (e.g. CVs, cover letters)
  • Understand job application components and employment readiness
  • Reflect on and develop key soft skills (e.g. communication, teamwork, adaptability, resilience)
  • Improve confidence in the workplace or when seeking employment
  • Apply numeracy skills in real-world and workplace contexts

 

To find out more about the courses on offer and how to apply, visit: Sunderland SkillStart Courses

This service is provided by

Sunderland Learning and Skills Service

The Learning and Skills Service offers courses in a wide range of learning venues across Sunderland, via online platforms and more...

learningandskills@sunderland.gov.uk

http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/learning-skills

City Hall, Plater Way, SR1 3AA

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“I have a much broader understanding of the different aspects of wellbeing.”

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