WEA Northamptonshire

We are at a jobs fair today at KCU Kettering, 51 Gold Street, Kettering. It’s open from 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Do pop down and see us to see what courses we have on offer.

The WEA will be attending DWP's Job Fair at KCU Gold Street Kettering on 19th May. There will be many employers in attendance offering roles in lots of different industries. You do not need an appointment between 12.30pm and 3pm.
Come along and see us!

Come and join us at Delapré Abbey for our FREE beginner digital course on Wednesdays at 1.30pm click the link for more details
https://enrolonline.wea.org.uk/Online/2021/CourseInfo.aspx?r=C2347316

Unfortunately tomorrow's session on Mindful Walking Delapré Abbey will not be going ahead as planned. We have emailed all of our registered participants and welcome your opinions on rescheduling.

Unfortunately we are not going to be able to hold tomorrow's Mindful Walking Session at Delapré Abbey. We are contacting all the learners who have enrolled with us but are planning for next week to go ahead as planned.

WEA Northamptonshire is coming to Bouverie House this Wednesday afternoon for the first of four FREE weekly sessions of Digital Skills for Absolute Beginners. If you'd like to know more click on the link below or speak to your NPH Connect advisor.

https://enrolonline.wea.org.uk/Online/2021/CourseInfo.aspx?r=C2346792

Using Computers, Mobile Devices, Software & Social Media, Beginners Computer Skills: Digital Skills For Beginners (C2346792) This course is on document creation skills, knowing soft skills employers need/your transferable skills plus email techniques to help with future job employment. This course starts with H&S/keeping safe online then knowing skills employers want/transferable skills you have to help with future job em...

The WEA is looking for inspiring tutors to make real changes in their local communities. Please check out www.wea.org.uk/ to view our sessional vacancies is Northants

WEA National homepage | WEA Roses are red, Violets are blue. One of our courses, Is perfect for you! Learning something new helps you grow your confidence, improve your wellbeing and gain skills that will help you in the workplace.

Mindful Walking is returning to Delapré Abbey. Meeting on Wednesdays at the Coach House at 1.30pm for the next four weeks.
There are only 6 FREE places available so get yours quickly by calling 0300 303 3464 or by completing the link below:
https://enrolonline.wea.org.uk/Online/2021/CourseInfo.aspx?r=C2347131

A look at paintings that depict important historical events or simply reveal fascinating aspects of contemporary society. This is a history course rather than an art history course but art is very much at its centre.

Join this Zoom course starting 24th Feb using the link below

https://enrolonline.wea.org.uk/Online/2021/CourseInfo.aspx?r=C2346881

WEA Northamptonshire will be visiting Helmdon Reading Rooms to explore The Remarkable Arts of Spain with Judith Hodgkinson. Find out more by clicking the below link:
https://enrolonline.wea.org.uk/Online/2021/CourseInfo.aspx?r=C2346545

If your CV could do with a bit of a brush up or you'd like to learn a little bit more about recruitment methods to give you the edge with your applications, join us at Kettering Community Unit on Thursday 27th Jan. After lunch you can stay on and use the computers to work on your CV or job applications and to get some 1-1 support if you feel you'd benefit from it.
Reserve your place here.
https://enrolonline.wea.org.uk/Online/2021/CourseInfo.aspx?r=C2346198

WEA will be coming Bouverie Community Hub in March to help any adult in the community to brush up their digital skills. All that we ask is that you are 19 or older. If you are interested in joining our free course please speak to your NPH Connect engagement officer or click the link below
https://enrolonline.wea.org.uk/Online/2021/CourseInfo.aspx?r=C2346792

If you male and would like to explore your relationship with food you should check out this poster, and if you aren't you should check out good 's website. The recipes look lush 😍

Want to join a friendly bunch of guys who wish to share their weight journey in a supportive environment? Or know anyone who would like to find out more about a food and movement based group for men in Towcester? Please let them know about the taster session on 20th January 6.30-8pm at the Renew Wellbeing Cafe, Towcester. Please share!

Mindfulness with Karren starting next week at Kettering Community Unit to help you calm your mind and control worries.

Final chance to join us on our fantastic CBT course starting tomorrow at 1.30pm. Find out more and enrol using the link below:
https://enrolonline.wea.org.uk/Online/2021/CourseInfo.aspx?r=C2346004
Don't forget that our courses are fully funded to anyone in receipt of certain benefits or earning a low income.

New Year New You! Join us on 12th January in an Introduction to Human Rights to learn a little bit about the British legal system and possible changes to our Human Rights laws. Find out more by clicking on the below link and don't forget that you can call 0300 303 3464 to find out if you qualify for a fully funded place.
https://enrolonline.wea.org.uk/Online/2021/CourseInfo.aspx?r=C2345932

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🌟 We need your help 🌟 Vote for us in today's FE Week festive giveaway for our chance to win a very merry donation of £750: https://thewea.info/3oloy9g 🎄🎅🎁

Calling all residents of Kettering. Check out our programme at KCU in Gold Street starting in the New Year. Tell your friends.🤩🤩🤩

WEA Northamptonshire updated their phone number.

This course will develop your skills in using Microsoft Excel and understand how to use formulae and functions. Details https://bit.ly/3lawUhX Department for Work and Pensions - DWP

Calling all Jobseekers 🎉
If your digital skills could do with a little brush up, come and join our 'Improve your employability skills using Excel' course starting on 2nd December at 9.30am. There are 3 weekly sessions, each lasting 3 hours delivered via Zoom designed to help you be work ready in the New Year.
If you are on means tested benefit this course is totally FREE.
Call 0300 303 3464 and quote C2346650 to secure your place today.

It's starting to look a lot like Christmas over at the WEA. Check out our festive pages on https://www.wea.org.uk/tistheseason where we have a whole host of festive activities starting at only £5.

Are you a passionate about learning, a subject specialist and hold a relevant qualification or experience? We are looking for tutors to deliver courses in crafts, cookery, employability, money management, functional maths and English and culture. we offer sessional contracts that can be weekdays, evenings or weekends, and our pay is very competitive.

Please respond to this message or email [email protected] to express interest in becoming a WEA tutor.

The WEA and JobCentre Plus Northampton are hosting a Heath and Social Care SWAP at Weston Favell library from 10am- 2pm on the 2nd- 4th November. This will be followed by a job fair at Weston Favell library on 5th November. All successful students will be guaranteed an interview.

Find out more on the link below, and don't forget to notify your work coach.

https://enrolonline.wea.org.uk/Online/2021/CourseInfo.aspx?r=C2346349

This short course gives an overview of the history of Paris from 1800 - 1914, with particular interest given to art created within this time. Starting on 20th October.
Find out more here, including if you qualify for a free place
https://enrolonline.wea.org.uk/Online/2021/CourseInfo.aspx?r=C2345395

Are you familiar with the term Mindfulness? Well, it's the practice of engaging in the here and now and distancing yourself from regrets or worries. We've teamed up with the Happy Green Cafe at Delapré Abbey to bring you Mindful Walking around the grounds, to make the most of the green spaces on your doorstep.
There will be four hour long sessions starting on 1st October meeting outside the Coach House.
For more information, just comment on this post.

Come and join Dr Conny Bailey from Pro Artium in her course on the aesthetic of the Country House. Find out more here...
https://enrolonline.wea.org.uk/Online/2021/CourseInfo.aspx?r=C2345441

Are you interested in career in Social Care but not sure where to begin? Come our SWAP! This three day course will work through everything you need to know to begin a career in Care and you are guaranteed an interview!
More details email [email protected] or speak with your work coach.

Do you have low confidence? Does you think you could benefit from learning ways to increase your confidence and assertiveness?
Starting next week is our Goal Setting and Confidence Building course.
During these confidence and assertiveness skills sessions you will be introduce to 10 confidence tips and techniques that you could use to improve your self confidence. You will learn a few ways of saying no and becoming more assertive. You will have a chance to practice these techniques and identify some easy ways you could appear and become more confident and assertive. During this course, you will look at some transferable skills and complete an action plan.
For more information or to enrol visit out website on the link below
https://enrolonline.wea.org.uk/.../2021/CourseInfo.aspx...

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