(Above) Deputy Mayor Paul Trendall with Joy Bracey who achieved a Level 2 Diploma in Early Years and was recognised alongside 50 other learners and their families at the Learner Awards
Local adult learners and their families have been recognised at Milton Keynes City Council’s annual Learner Awards.
Hosted by the city council’s Community Learning MK (CLMK) service and held at the Church of Christ the Cornerstone in the city centre, the event highlights the achievements of residents who have learned new skills with CLMK in the past year, many pushing themselves beyond what they thought possible and unlocking skills that will help them find work or develop their career.
Learners and their families were joined by tutors and learning support staff for talks and presentations.
Community Learning MK provides apprenticeships, community learning and education programmes for adults and young people. They offer more than 300 workshops and courses from Maths, English and IT for adults through to creative and arts-based subjects. Many of these are free and others are charged at a reduced rate for people who are not in work.
CLMK also offers free practical help and advice for those returning to work including CV and interview preparation as well as where to find local vacancies.
“Our adult learning courses are incredibly popular and for many residents, the skills they develop lead to new jobs and opportunities. This year alone, we’ve enrolled more than 3,000 learners on our academic and skills-based courses ranging from Employability to English as a Second Language. I’d like to thank our local partners, as well as our dedicated Community Learning team who deliver this programme.”
To find out more about the city council’s Community Learning MK service and the courses and workshops available from September, please visit www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/adult-education
The City Council also provides courses for those with a learning disability who want to learn at a pace more suited to their needs. Courses include Autism Social Skills and Support into Employment. There is also ongoing support into Further Education for those who want to progress. For more information, please email communitylearning.mk@milton-keynes.gov.uk