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Waltham Forest Adult Learning Service courses and training can help you develop your talents and the skills you need for work.
We have many free online courses for you to choose from. Enrol today to join your lecturer and classmates for exciting and dynamic lessons in one of our virtual classrooms via Zoom.
As we come out of lockdown, you’ll be introduced to lessons in one of our state-of-the-art classrooms equipped with the latest learning technologies. Don’t worry if you haven’t got a laptop as we can loan you one to help you learn with us.
This edition of our newsletter includes information about our free Feel Good Workshops, our 2021 courses, training and apprenticeships, free Passport to Work programme, the Rapid Employment Service and other free jobs help and support, our laptop loans for learners, safe learning and more.
To enrol with us: phone 020 8496 2974 or visit our website for our latest course listing and prospectus.
 Do you need formal qualifications for a job? Or do you want to learn new skills to help you feel more confident?
Aside from English and maths, our spring and summer 2021 qualification courses include hair and beauty, accounting and bookkeeping, computer and digital skills, childcare, adult social care, and volunteer training for our English Conversation Clubs.
Free courses if you are unemployed
If you are worried about the cost of doing a course to gain new skills, our friendly experienced team can help.
If you are unemployed, you can take a course and gain a qualification for free. Many of our courses are free or up to 70 per cent off depending on your circumstances.
To get started, check the full list of spring and summer 2021 courses on our website.
 Boost your spirits and your skills with our free Feel Good Workshops! These short sessions are all online using Zoom. Some workshops are for adults aged 19 and older, some are only for parents and carers, and others are for families with children.
For art, upcycling jewellery, yoga, making meaningful goals, money advice and more, visit our website and enrol today.
 Ever wanted to make your own clothes? We have a variety of sewing and fashion courses to get you started. Other art, crafts and fashion courses this spring and summer include ceramics, drawing, printmaking and oil painting.
Prefer the outdoors? Enrol on a gardening skills or plant ID course.
Our courses are either online or a mix of online and face-to-face learning supported by our experienced teaching team. Visit our website to browse the full list of spring and summer 2021 courses and enrol today.
 Are you unemployed? If you’re a Waltham Forest resident, we can help you to get a new job.
Our Passport to Work programme gives you complete support at every stage of your journey into a new job. The course includes digital skills, interview skills and teamwork. You will also create a learning plan and get access to job vacancies.
To get started, book a free course assessment and information session by phoning us on 020 8496 2974.
If you need a job but don't know where to start, Waltham Forest’s Rapid Employment Service offers direct and practical advice (from CV help to finding vacancies).
Worried about your qualifications? Our job skills courses, workshops and job clubs can help you get a new job and boost your self-confidence.
Our courses and training are a great way to gain formal qualifications for work.
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An apprenticeship is a job with training. Did you know there’s no upper age limit for apprentices? You can become an apprentice if you are over 16 and have English and maths qualifications. Apprenticeships are a great way to learn on the job and start a new career!
‘Applying for the apprenticeship programme with Waltham Forest Council at 36 didn’t feel like a gamble; it felt like the start of a new career and that is exactly what it has turned out to be.’ – Deniz, Waltham Forest apprentice
Change your career or improve your job skills: ask us about our apprenticeships. Find out more at our free information and recruitment sessions. Our team can help you find the role that’s right for you.
Are you an employer? You could get funding for employing apprentices. Ask our team how your staff and your company could benefit.
For more information about apprenticeships, please phone 07740 046 122 or 07816 132 855, or visit our website.
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Do you have a new business idea you think can earn you a living? We can help you to become self-employed or create your own company.
If you are employed or you already have a business we might be able to help you too. Our business team offers advice and funding opportunities for local businesses.
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To help Waltham Forest recover from the pandemic, Waltham Forest Council needs to know about your employment needs, and ways to provide you with better support.
You can complete the survey if you: live, work or have recently worked in Waltham Forest; are over 16 years old; and are interested in work and employment issues in your community.
This survey closes on 1 March 2021.
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Our Friends and Neighbours (FAN) team partners with local organisations to deliver virtual events and activities. These activities help to connect residents across the borough and build stronger communities.
FAN has engaging virtual workshops, courses and creative arts projects that are free for all Waltham Forest residents.
To join a free FAN event or become a FAN partner, please visit our website.
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We understand that it can be hard to access a computer to keep up with your learning. To help, we have a new laptop loan service and we are exploring ways to help with internet access too.
Thanks to a grant from the Greater London Authority, we currently have 300 laptops to loan to our learners. Ask about our laptop loans – and free digital skills support – during your free course assessment.
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Choose from a wide range of courses and keep learning with us: our spring and summer 2021 courses are online during lockdown, and a mix of in-person and online (blended learning) as we move forward.
When it’s time to return to the classroom, we have signs and other precautions at our buildings to help keep us all safe.
Please check our website or phone us on 020 8496 2974 for the latest information about our courses and how they are affected by government restrictions due to the pandemic.
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Depending on the course or training you want to do, you can book a free course assessment with us to discuss your goals. We can also suggest other places where you can get career help or learn a new skill.
Phone us on 020 8496 2974 or visit our website to find out more about available support or to book your free course assessment.
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[The group images in this newsletter were taken before Covid-19 restrictions and safety measures]
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