Free sessions for Adult Learners’ Week!
Adult Learners’ Week is the biggest celebration of learning in Wales, coordinated by the Learning and Work Institute in partnership with the Welsh Government. It aims to inspire adults to discover a passion for learning and skills development and show them that it’s never too late to start learning.
This year, Adult Learners’ Week takes place Monday 17-Friday 21 October, and Gower College Swansea is offering an array of free online sessions and workshops. Discover your passion for learning, brush up on your skills, improve your wellbeing or support your career development. Change your story this year!
Monday 17 October
11am-12pm: Advice and Guidance apprenticeship overview
This session will provide an overview of our apprenticeship which is suitable for those providing advice and guidance to others.
11am-12pm: Interview preparation
Delivered by Better Jobs Better Futures, this session will cover interview preparation, different interview formats, and how to conduct yourself in an interview.
11am-12.25pm: Art for wellbeing
This session will explore how creativity can help promote positive wellbeing and relieve symptoms of stress and anxiety.
1-1.45pm: Translation apprenticeship overview
For those who are fluent in both Welsh and English and are involved in written translation duties, this session will provide an overview of our higher apprenticeship.
1-2pm: Elevating your brand
This session will focus on elevating and reinforcing brand identity.
1-2pm: Web design
Learn how to create a fully functional website using HTML and CSS during this web design session.
2:30-3.55pm: Data storytelling
This session will cover different types of data, what to prioritise, and how to identify opportunities for brand growth.
Tuesday 18 October
9.30-10am: Principles of customer service
This session will examine the difference between customer needs and expectations and who benefits from delivering customer service.
10-11am: The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016
This session will provide an overview of the changes that will happen due to the act's implementation in December 2022.
11am-12pm: Advice and Guidance for Health and Social Care apprenticeship overview
This overview is for staff who already hold a social care management qualification.
2-2.45pm: Careers Advice and Guidance apprenticeship overview
The College is one of the only providers in Wales to deliver this qualification. This session will give you an understanding of the course content and delivery model.
Wednesday 19 October
9.30-10am: Principles of customer service
This session will examine the difference between customer needs and expectations and who benefits from delivering customer service.
9.30-10.15am: Careers Advice and Guidance apprenticeship overview
The College is one of the only providers in Wales to deliver this qualification. This session will give you an understanding of the course content and delivery model.
11-11.45am: Mental health awareness
This session will focus on identifying, understanding, and responding to someone experiencing mental health difficulties.
11-11.45am: Utilising interpersonal skills in a contact centre
This session has been developed to recognise contact centre operations and the level of interpersonal skills needed when dealing with routine issues.
11.30am-12pm: Sign language
This session will provide a brief introduction to deaf awareness and learning BSL.
12-12.45pm: Community Development
This class will focus on the Community Development course content as well as a brief explanation of community development and the role it applies to.
12-1pm: An introduction to facilities management
This workshop will explain facilities management and its importance to the smooth running of operations within any organisation.
1-2pm: Introduction to bookkeeping
This session will cover the elements of double entry through to trial balance, which is the foundation of all accounting.
2-3pm: Microsoft Teams tips
This session will provide an insight into the workings of Microsoft Teams, by looking at the functions, shortcuts, and other useful tips.
2.30-3.55pm: Graphics and media creation for social media
This class will be a taster session for those wanting to take their design skills to a professional level.
Thursday 20 October
11.30am-12pm: Welsh
This session will develop your understanding of the importance of using Welsh in the workplace with an insight into the courses available to develop your skills.
2-2.45pm: Access to further education/business law
This interactive session will be a Dragons' Den scenario where attendees will create a business idea and discuss the legal requirements to set that business up.
2-3.25pm: Social media for business
This course is aimed at operators of small businesses who wish to use social media to connect with customers, increase brand awareness and boost sales.
3-3.30pm: Principles of management
This session will focus on modern leadership and management theories and address the influence of organisational culture on leadership practice.
3.30-4.30pm: Promoting sustainability and environmental good practice
This class will cover how organisations can minimise their environmental impact and lower their overall carbon footprint.
Friday 21 October
10-10.30am: Welsh
This session will develop your understanding of the importance of using Welsh in the workplace with an insight into the courses available to develop your skills.
11-11.45am: Advice and Guidance apprenticeship overview
This session will provide an overview of our apprenticeship which is suitable for those providing advice and guidance to others.
1-2pm: Advocacy
This session will cover the principles of independent advocacy, independent advocacy, and equality and inclusion within it.
1-2pm: Coding
This session will focus on creating simple applications in C#.
2-3pm: CV workshop
Delivered by Better Jobs Better Futures, this session will look at what is required to create a good CV, including formatting, layout, content and language.
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Contact us
If you have any questions regarding the sessions taking place during Adult Learners' Week or would like to learn more, please contact us.
Email: training@gcs.ac.uk
Phone: 01792 284400