Employability Skills
Our Employability courses are specially designed to support anyone wishing to gain skills and qualifications which directly support you to improve, or gain, employment opportunities.
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Our new course brochure is now available, featuring a wide range of learning opportunities designed to help you develop new skills, gain qualifications, and achieve your personal or professional goals.
Support for Businesses
If you are part of an organisation going through a period of change or growth, our Employability courses can provide support for your employees or colleagues.
Including the qualifications and courses listed in this leaflet, we can also provide Digital Skills, English, Maths and ESOL courses, alongside a wide range of apprenticeship standards, all aimed at supporting your team to succeed. We also offer courses to support and maintain mental health and resilience, which can form a valuable part of your staff wellbeing offer.
Our employer offer is competitively priced, delivered by qualified adult learning tutors, and can be tailored to your business needs. Contact us on Adult.Learning@leics.gov.uk for more information or to arrange an informal conversation with a member of the team.
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Apply Online
When you are ready, you can review the guidance for applying online. Once you submit the application, our team will check your eligibility and that your details are correct. Within 10 working days you can expect to receive an email confirming your place. See below for the list of available Employability Skills courses and related information.
Talk to Us
If you need more information, or want to discuss our Employability Skills courses you can: visit our Learning Centres in-person, or contact us on the details below.
- 0800 988 0308
- adult.learning@leics.gov.uk
- Information, advice, and guidance is available during your course to support you to identify your next steps which might include continuing your learning journey.
- We know that course fees alone are not the only financial costs learners face. Our Learner Support Fund is available to help cover the hidden cost of learning like childcare, transport, resources, and exam fees.
Courses to support you finding work
Connect to Work
The programme is specifically aimed at those who may find it harder to get into work – for example those with learning disabilities, neurodiversity, autism or other life and health challenges.
Funded by the Government, Connect to Work gives you tailored one-to-one support, practical advice and helps you to find roles that suit your strengths. The aim is simple: to help residents across the county move into long term, meaningful employment.
More information on Connect to WorkQualifications to support you in your career
Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work
The Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) is a practical course suitable for anyone working in a busy workplace setting. This qualifications-based course will ensure you have the necessary knowledge and skills to deal with a range of emergency situations. It is delivered as a full 1-day course.
Course Fees: Full Fee £91.50 / Reduced Fee £36.13 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances.
More information on Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work
Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET)
The Level 3 Award in Education and Training (known as the AET) is an ideal foundation course for anyone looking to teach in the Further Education sector which includes adult community learning and voluntary organisations. The course is a great start to your teaching career and will provide you with the fundamental skills required for being a successful teacher. The AET is a recognised and valuable qualification for the FE sector.
More information on Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET)Other courses you may be interested in
English and Maths
Whether you are looking to brush-up on the basics, grow your confidence, or gain a qualification, our English and maths courses give you with the knowledge, skills and support you need to succeed.
More information on English and Maths
Digital Skills
Whether you are a complete beginner or want to grow your skills we have something for you! Our courses can give you both recognised qualifications that employers are looking for, and useful skills for everyday life.
More information on Digital Skills
Apprenticeships and Work Based Training
We have a track record of delivering a high quality and flexible work-based training services to employers which include the delivery of: apprenticeship standards, standalone and wider skills qualifications, and wellbeing courses.
More information on Apprenticeships and Work Based Training
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Our ESOL tutors will support you to learn the language skills you need to be able to communicate in English. You will learn grammar and punctuation, writing and reading, and speaking and listening.
More information on English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
British Sign Language
British Sign Language (BSL) is used by approximately 150,000 people in the UK. Learning BSL is a powerful skill which allows you to communicate with deaf colleagues, friends and family.
More information on British Sign Language
Learning for Wellbeing
Discover a new passion for creativity or get fitter this year by taking part in a course from the Learning for Wellbeing programme. On our courses, you will find a like-minded, supportive community, build confidence, make new friendships and a lot more.
More information on Learning for Wellbeing
Better Mental Health
Our Better Mental Health courses are designed for anyone experiencing, or recovering from, mental ill-health.
More information on Better Mental Health
Family Learning
Family Learning classes are taught at libraries, Children’s Family and Wellbeing Centres, schools, online and in the community. Courses are designed to help you support your child’s education journey, by learning how your child is taught in school while you also develop your own knowledge.
More information on Family Learning
Languages
Learning a new language provides you with a new appreciation of diverse cultures and a new skill that can be used for business, work, holidays, and family life.
More information on Languages
Learning for Independence
We offer a wide range of courses for adults with learning disabilities, providing opportunities for individuals to develop skills and knowledge.
More information on Learning for IndependenceLearn at the following venues
Coalville Library
- Coalville Library, High Street, Coalville, LE67 3EA
- Freephone 0800 988 0308
- lals.coalvillebs@leics.gov.uk
Hinckley Library
- Hinckley Library, Lancaster Rd, Hinckley, LE10 0AT
- Freephone 0800 988 0308
- lals.hinckleybs@leics.gov.uk
Moira Adult Learning Centre
- The Moira Adult Learning Centre, Moira St, Loughborough LE11 1AX
- Freephone 0800 988 0308
- lals.loughboroughbs@leics.gov.uk
Wigston Library
- Wigston Magna Library, Bull Head Street, Wigston Magna, Leicestershire, LE18 1PA
- Freephone 0800 988 0308
- lals.wigstonBS@leics.gov.uk
Enderby Adult Learning Centre
- Enderby Adult Learning Centre, Townsend Rd, Enderby, Leicester, LE19 4PG
- Freephone 0800 988 0308
- lals.enderbybs@leics.gov.uk
Loughborough Library
- Loughborough Library, 31 Granby St, Loughborough, LE11 3DU
- Freephone 0800 988 0308
- lals.loughboroughbs@leics.gov.uk
Melton Library
- Melton Library, Wilton Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 OUJ
- Freephone 0800 988 0308
- lals.meltonbs@leics.gov.uk
Roundhill Adult Learning Centre
- Roundhill Adult Learning Centre, 997 Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8GQ
- Freephone 0800 988 0308
- LALS.RoundhillBS@leics.gov.uk
The Symington Building
- Symington Building, Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7LT
- Freephone 0800 988 0308
- lals.harboroughbs@leics.gov.uk