ADULT LEARNERS’ WEEK

Adult Learners’ Week now in its 29^th year is the biggest adult learning campaign in Wales with over 10,000 adults in Wales taking part. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness of the value of adult learning, celebrate the achievements of inspirational people and projects and motivate people to discover just how learning can positively change their lives. In response to current events, this year’s campaign will take place virtually through online platform – courses and taster sessions, see more information below. The campaign is coordinated by Learning and Work Institute Cymru in partnership with Welsh Government and other partners.

GET INVOLVED

Take part in our virtual Adult Learners’ Week throughout September, there are also plenty of learning opportunities on offer during the summer months to keep you inspired.
Search for online courses and tutorials and start your learning today.

Connect with us on social media and raise awareness by supporting the campaign on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram – use the hashtag #changeyourstory and #adultlearnersweek snap a picture and tell us what you are learning.
If you have an inspirational story or a written blog that you would like to share with us email us and tell us about your inspirational achievements.
Whatever your current situation – if you would like further information, expert advice, and guidance on areas such as furlough, childcare, redundancy – go to the Working Wales website.

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What Adult Learners’ Week participants are saying…

“I was asking the tutor where I could go for more sessions, and when the new sessions will be starting. I enjoyed it that much!”

Testimonial 1

“Go for it! The learning providers offer so many different things and we’re all still learning. It keeps you active both physically and mentally.”

Testimonial 2

“I thought to myself, what am I doing here? You’ll only make a fool of yourself. I’m quite shy really and not very confident but I managed to create something I felt confident that I’d do one of these sessions again.”

Testimonial 3

“Go for it! The learning providers offer so many different things and we’re all still learning. It keeps you active both physically and mentally.”

Testimonial 4

“I made new friends and I feel more confident since attending an Adult Learners’ Week event.”

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CAMPAIGN PARTNERS

Adult Learners’ Week is coordinated by Learning and Work Institute, an independent policy, research & development organisation dedicated to lifelong learning, full employment & inclusion. We have worked closely with a wide range of partners and stakeholders for over 25 years to support the delivery of Adult Learners’ Week in Wales. A special thank you to our campaign partners below.

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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 #changeyourstory

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.