Via our Business Development Unit we deliver a wide range of programmes across Essex covering all levels including accredited and non-accredited courses. The service is working with its partners to develop the workforce of the future. We aim to contribute to the development of successful businesses and organisations within the local economy.
We can provide fully subsidised Train to Gain programmes for eligible employees in the following areas:
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Business and Administration (Levels 2, 3 and 4)
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Customer Service (Levels 2 and 3)
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Health and Social Care (Levels 2 and 3)
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Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Levels 2 and 3)
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Support Work in School (Levels 2 and 3)
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Team Leading Level 2 and Management (Levels 3 and 4)
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Maths
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English
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We also offer an extensive range of programmes including; First Aid, Food Safety, Health and Safety, Skills for Life, IT and Business courses. The timing and duration of all our training programmes can be negotiated to meet your needs and if the training you are looking for is not listed then please contact us as we may be able to organise a bespoke programme for you. Please contact us on 01376 534775 or email trainingforbusiness@essex.gov.uk
Learners
Free English and Maths courses
Better Skills, Brighter Future
Take advantage of our free English and Maths courses to improve your skills:
- to help you in your work or in getting a job
- to help children with their school work
- to progress onto further training or education courses
- to gain confidence
- to gain a qualification
Our classes:
- are small and friendly
- enable you to work at your own pace
- are designed to meet your individual needs
- can be joined at any time - you don't have to wait for a start date
Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) Service
Working in partnership with nextstep, the Adult Career Service, we can help you make informed decisions about your future learning or career directions. We offer a free, confidential and impartial information and advice service for any adult age 19+. For others who are 13-19yrs we can enable you to see advice through the Connexions information service.
Our professional and qualified advisors have the skills and knowledge to quickly identify your needs and then help you explore the suitable options to meet your goals.
Embarking on a new learning experience can be an exciting time, and Essex learners have the benefit of an excellent library service to support them. Do take advantage of all these services available to you, absolutely free of charge. With over 2 million items in stock it’s easy to get hold of books on the subject that interests you. Reservations placed online are free and delivered to the Essex library of your choice, and if we don’t have the item you want in stock, let us know and we’ll get it for you (there is a small charge made for this service).
Essex Libraries also has an online reference library which is really useful for learners. The library subscribes to a variety of reference sources so that our library members can use them free of charge. From newspapers and magazines to music, art and various encyclopaedias, these reputable resources will save you hours of fruitless internet searching. What’s even better, you can also use them from your own PC at home!
If you don’t have your own PC at home, come and use the library computers absolutely free. You can do your email, surf the Internet, use the library’s online resources, and decide which of the many courses provided by Adult Community Learning is just right for you! Make use of the wordprocessing and spreadsheet facilities too. And if you don’t even know where to start with a computer we can put you on the right track.
If you do come across something that you just can’t find the answer to, then contact our central enquiry service, Answers Direct. Ask them a question any time of the day or night at www.answersdirect.info
So all in all, learning in Essex should be a very pleasant experience. Good luck
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Language Learning
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