Leeds City College is taking part in the biggest celebration of lifelong learning in England, the Festival of Learning next week (19-23 June 2017).
As part of the festival, the month of June is ‘Have a Go Month’ and the college will be running free taster sessions for adults, who are considering learning something new. These will be taking place between 19 and 25 June across morning and afternoon sessions.
Sessions will be taking place at the Joseph Priestley campus on Burton Avenue in Beeston and will include classes on social media, crafts and mindfulness amongst others.
Full programme:
Beginners Guide to Facebook, Twitter & Instagram
Digital literacy – Find out about Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Come to our drop in workshop and find out more.
Monday 19 June 10am-12pm
Introduction to Working in Education
Are you interested in working in childcare or schools? Come along to a taster session to find out about working in the sector.
Tuesday 20 June 10am-12pm
Wednesday 21 June 12:30-2:30pm
Maths – Initial assessment and guidance
Thinking about studying for a Maths qualification next year? Not sure what level you are? Come along to a taster session and receive some guidance to help you make the next step.
Tuesday 20 June 1-3pm
Wednesday 21 June 1-3pm
English – Initial assessment and guidance
Thinking about studying for an English qualification next year? Not sure what level you are? Come along to a taster session and receive some guidance to help you make the next step.
Tuesday 20 June 1-3pm
Wednesday 21 June 1-3pm
Introduction to Working in the Care Industry
Are you interested in caring for people come along to a taster session to find out about working in the care industry.
Tuesday 20 June 10am-12pm
Holiday Spanish
Get to learn a few key Spanish phrases that will be useful for your holiday abroad
Wednesday 21 June 10am-12pm
Beginners Guide to Camera Phone Photography
Digital literacy – Find out about Pinterest, Whatsapp and getting the most out of your phone’s camera.
Thursday 22 June 10am-12pm
Cake Decorating – Sugar Craft
A taster into the skill of cake decorating. Working with sugar paste and how to make sugar flowers
Friday 23 June 10am-12pm
Make your Own Calendar or Cards
Learn how to be creative on your computer and make your own cards for birthdays, festivals and special occasions.
Friday 23 June 1-3pm
IT Introductory Course
Would you like to learn to apply basic IT skills in word processing, social interaction, sending and receiving emails and finding information.
Friday 23 June 9.30am-12pm
