Take advantage of free taster courses to whet your appetite
Advisers can help you find out about a
wide range of local learning opportunities
to broaden your expertise, develop a
new interest, extend your knowledge and
build your skills.
These include:
• Help with developing your career and
achieving goals and aspirations
• Information on courses and training
opportunities
• Sources of job information and job
search help
• CV preparation
• Improving application forms and
interview skills
• Identifying funding sources
• Basic Skills Assessment in liaison with
Job Centre Plus
• Working with local partner
organisations concerned with the
delivery of information, advice and
guidance.
So take a look and try something new!:
Putney School of Art & Design |
Taster drawing classes at Putney Library An opportunity to try out a free drawing class in an informal setting in Putney Library. All materials will be supplied. Thursday 17 May Drawing Class 3-5pm; Portrait Drawing 5.30-7.30pm Contact the school for further details Tel: 020 8788 9145 Email: putneyschoolartanddesign @wandsworth.gov.uk www.wandsworth.gov.uk/psad |
| Roehampton University Taster Courses Judo Sessions - Tuesdays 8:30-10pm, Wednesdays 11:45-1pm, Thursdays 7-9pm Monte Hall, Froebel College. Recreational Football Sessions - Mondays 1:30-3:30pm Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm Fridays 4-6pm (Females only) MUGA - Froebel College, Call: 020 8392 3703 www.roehampton.ac.uk/sport-roehampton |
ASPIRE @ Southfields
Community College/ Wandsworth CLC Come to the Aspire Centre and learn a new skill or hobby at one of our Free taster sessions including: Sport & Fitness, Creative Media & IT, Practical Skills and Health Call: 020 8675 2603 Email: info@aspirecentre.com www.aspirecentre.com Using the Internet to find a job The most successful jobseekers are people who are persistent in their search and know all the places to look for work. There are a number of ways you can search for jobs, including online. Attend this workshop and get instruction on using one of Britain’s largest databases of vacancies. Sessions to take place on Monday 14 May, Wednesday 16 May and Friday 18 May all 10-11am. Call: 020 8871 8626 www.wandsworthlifelonglearning.org.uk |
| South Thames College Have fun, make friends, learn new skills. Try one of our Free taster sessions during Adult Learners’ Week in Computing, Craft, Health and Fitness, Languages and much, much more or register for one of our great value day time or evening courses at state-of-the-art new facilities on Wandsworth High Street or at centres in Roehampton and Tooting. Studying with South Thames is flexible, meaning classes are held in the evenings and on Saturdays to fit around work and family commitments. Check out the College website www.south-thames.ac.uk for course details or call 020 8918 7777 for a free guide |
Wandsworth Libraries and
Heritage Service Taster sessions at your local library to set you on a new path. The sessions include computer skills (including Facebook, Twitter and eBay), languages, art, music, and fitness, to help you improve your job skills, de-stress, save money or just to enjoy something new. Full programmes available in all libraries. Call: 020 8871 6369 www.wandsworth.gov.uk/libraries |
| Saint Francis Xavier College Sample a wide range of evening classes free of charge to learn about the world. For work, for pleasure, for fitness and wellbeing or for art & culture. Subjects include languages, dance, arts, crafts, sports, floristry, wine appreciation, song writing etc. Come and see what’s on offer! Monday 14 May 7- 9pm Tuesday 15 May, 7- 9pm Thursday 17 May 7- 9pm Call: 020 8772 6060 http://broadoak.sfx.ac.uk |
Adult and Community
Learning Team Other ACL workshops during the week include: • Return to Work - help with your CV • Find Your Voice - singing workshop • Minging to Blinging - Dress to Impress • Box-fit for the un-fit • Total Core Workout for Beginners • Taster workout session for home use Call: 020 8871 8626 www.wandsworthlifelonglearning.org.uk |
| Adult and Community
Learning Team English not your first language? Attend this session and get practical help: • Free assessment of your needs • Chance to try out practical exercises • Guidance on the courses that would be suitable for you Friday 18 May 10.30am-12.30pm Call: 020 8871 8626 www.wandsworthlifelonglearning.org.uk |
Adult and Community
Learning Team Help setting up your own business Release the entrepreneur in you with this session and get helpful tips and advise on how to set up your own business. Run by somebody who has set up their own business you will get Information to encourage you to take that step forward in running your own business and reaching your full potential. Wednesday 16th May 2-4pm Call: 020 8871 8626 www.wandsworthlifelonglearning.org.uk |
| Job Centre Plus Free career and education advice to adults in Wandsworth. Advisors can help you discover a wide range of local learning opportunities to broaden your expertise, develop an interest, extend your knowledge and build your skills: Call: 020 8877 6060 www.dwp.gov.uk |
May 17, 2012