Wolverhampton open day for adult learners with additional needs
Adult learners with additional needs in Wolverhampton are being invited to find out more about courses on offer in the city at an open day next week.Adult Education Wolverhampton is hosting its special educational needs and disabilities open event on Thursday 22 May from 13:30-18:00 BST, at The Maltings on Herbert Street.Visitors will be able to view the facilities and meet the tutors, support workers and current students, take part in activities and find out more about courses for people with disabilities.Refreshments will be available from a student run pop-up cafe, while a craft fair will showcase the talents of students on the supported internship and supported employment programmes.
Some of the courses that people can learn more about at the event include:Life skills English, maths and digital skills: Students learn essential everyday key skills for their personal lives and potential voluntary and paid employmentLife skills cookery: Students learn the basics of simple food preparation, food safety, the safe use of tools, and important skills helping students to move closer to living independentlyEveryday life skills: Students focus on exploring the community, citizenship, independent travelling and much more about what it is to live in the UK todayKeep learning and move on courses: Students focus on taking the next steps towards independence and work ready skills.People can also find out about supported internships and employment that are available, which are personalised to support people with significant disabilities to secure and retain paid employment.Councillor Chris Burden, cabinet member for city development, jobs and skills, said: "Our students speak very highly of the various programmes that Adult Education Wolverhampton offer to learners with additional needs, such as the very popular life skills programmes, which are helping them develop the skills they need to live as independent a life as possible."The open event next week is a great opportunity to find out more about these courses, and about studying with Adult Education Wolverhampton, so please come along and find out more."
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