You might want to learn a new skill for pleasure, to meet new people, improve your employment chances, move on in a job that you already have or just learn something new for fun.
If you want to go on a course or do some training, one of the organisations listed below might be able to help. Many of the courses are free and offer crèche facilities.
Horizons offers free, relaxed and friendly learning in your local area. They give confidential advice and help making choices about learning. Free crèches and lots of different courses run near you. Build confidence, have time for yourself, learn new skills, make friends, get a qualification, do something new and have fun.
Courses include: DIY, health, dance, art, computers, French, maths and many more.
For more information ring Sonia on 01424 204136.
Teenage and Young Mums Peer Education Project is looking for further volunteers to be trained and go on for a BTEC in Peer Education, if they so wish. Anyone interested should contact Gill Ramsay at the Fellowship of St Nicholas in London Road, St Leonards on Sea 01424 423683 or gramsay@fellowshipofstnicholas.org.uk.
This number can also be used for any group or organisation who wishes the group to run/facilitate and education session about the ‘realities of teenage pregnancy’.
For young parents aged 16-19
Advice and information on employment, training and personal development. Contact 01424 425780 or e-mail fab@sussexcareers.co.uk
HCAT offer a range of courses – full and part-time - GCSE’s, ‘A’ Levels, Further Education, BTEC, IT, Sports & Fitness, Languages, Engineering, Hairdressing, Catering - and some are free!
The college also runs evening and weekend courses, has crèche facilities, offers distance and online learning as well as delivery points in Bexhill, Battle, Rye and Hastings.
The college is able to waive course fees in certain cases (see individual course details). To be eligible, students must meet the following requirements:
Call 01424 442222 for more info.
Lots of free training sessions in IT as well as advice on careers. 01424 436738 or www.hastingscommit.org.uk
Free, confidential info and advice on learning, volunteering and careers. 01424 446373 for more info.
Provide young people with the opportunity to develop their personal, social and vocational skills.
Call 01424 781766 or e-mail tressell@btconnect.com
Or try www.hastings.gov.uk for more info.
Offers 1:1 support, sign-posting and ongoing learning to young people who aren’t in education, training or employment. 01424 439900.
Ring 01424 439340
Fellowship of St Nicholas offer a course called ‘Sky’s the Limit’ – A Personal Development Course for women. Contact Gill Ramsay on 423683 or gramsay@fellowshipofstnicholas.org.uk for further info.
www.princes-trust.org.uk – Offers practical solutions to help young people get their lives working