NEVER STOP LEARNING

Adult Learners’ Week will take place between 9 – 15 September 2024.

Embrace this opportunity to discover your passion for learning, brush up on your skills, improve your health and wellbeing, progress your career, or seek tailored advice and information on funding or specialised career pathways .

Browse the hundreds of FREE online and in-person courses, events, and resources on our platform throughout September.

Use the search box below to start learning.

DISCOVER YOUR PASSION FOR LEARNING

Adult learning can broaden horizons, build your networks, and open doors, it’s your chance to make a fresh start and embrace a second chance. Whether you are looking for a new direction, to boost your confidence, brush up on your skills, improve your job opportunities, seek some advice and guidance on a qualification, or you may simply want to learn something new and meet likeminded people. Adult Learners’ Week is free and available to everyone.

Below are just some of the inspirational stories of people who have taken the first step to turn their lives around to build a better future.  Adult learning has been key to each of their success stories and for many a lifeline.

BE INSPIRED BY…

Walid

Walid Musa Albuqai grew up in Syria but was…

Read Walid's Story

Rachel

Rachel Parker was born into a chaotic home life…

Read Rachel's Story

John

John Gates, 82, lives in Maesteg and comes from…

Read John's Story

Fatma

When Fatma Al Nahdy made the journey to the…

Read Fatma's Story
John Spence

John

John began his learning journey with the Open University…

Read John's Story
Rhiannon Norfolk

Rhiannon

Having the opportunity to learn Welsh again was a…

Read Rhiannon's Story

Click the link below to read more life changing stories from people across Wales.

CALLING ALL ADULT LEARNING PROVIDERS

Our Adult Learners’ Week campaign toolkit contains all the information and marketing resources you need to get involved this September.

OpenLearn Wales

The home of bilingual, free learning in Wales.
Search for a collection of free online educational resources developed and curated by The Open University in Wales.

WCVA

Volunteers are the lifeblood of voluntary and community organisations in Wales. If you’re thinking about volunteering search for visit WCVA for more information

Adult Learning Wales

Adult Learning Wales is the national adult community learning organisation for Wales. Committed to providing accessible education for all adults, the organisation delivers high-quality learning experiences through a collaborative approach. Offering educational opportunities from Pre-entry Level to Level Four qualifications.

BBC Bitesize for post-16 students.

Develop your essential skills with BBC Bitesize. Learn how to apply practical Maths and English skills to real-life and vocational contexts.

Wales Union Learning Fund

The Wales Union Learning Fund has been achieving success, implementing positive change and helping people for 25 years.
Working with officers, reps and members to establish networks and forums within Wales focusing on specific areas of work and development. Find out more about learning and skills with Wales TUC.

Age UK

Education is a great way to learn something new, meet people, acquire work skills or just to have an active retirement. Take a look at the options for learning later in life.

Prince’s Trust Learning Hub

Build your confidence, boost your skills, and shape your future with free courses and personal support with the Prince’s Trust. If you’re between 16 and 25 and want to try a mix of activities to develop your skills and confidence, here’s the place to start.

WORKING WALES

Learn new skills and start your next chapter

Whatever your situation, if you’re passionate about learning a new skill, we’ll help you explore your options with free, impartial advice on the training programmes that can help you change your story.
Working Wales #neverstoplearning

Working Wales is for anyone over the age of 16 across Wales to access expert advice and guidance to help you overcome obstacles that you may be facing to get you into work.

So, whether you need help searching for jobs, writing a CV, preparing for an interview, finding work placement, learning new skills, understanding redundancy rights, childcare support, building self-confidence, or even where to turn next this is the right place to get the help you need.