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Hinckley & Rugby Building Society has partnered with Leicestershire Adult Learning Services to help promote Multiply, an adult numeracy programme funded by the UK Government.
Multiply is offering a range of workshops and courses to help adults build numeracy skills and gain confidence in both their personal and professional lives. The programme is tailored for adults over 19 and is designed to help people looking to boost their career, support family learning, get new qualifications or better manage their finances.
Leicestershire Adult Learning Services is running free courses in Hinckley and Coalville, with sessions at Hinckley Library on 24 April and 1 May and at Coalville Library on 6 and 13 June. These are tablet-based computer courses on the two topics below:
Safe internet use
Wednesday 24 April, 1.00pm – 3.00pm at Hinckley Library, course code 23SN547N.
Thursday 6 June, 10.00am – 12.00pm at Coalville Library, course code 23SN548N.
Through this course participants will:
- learn how to use the internet in a safe manner in a friendly environment;
- learn how to avoid scams;
- gain online banking safety tips; and
- learn what makes a secure password.
To book your place, call 0800 988 0308 and quote the appropriate course code.
Keeping household costs to a minimum
Wednesday 1 May, 1.00pm – 3.00pm at Hinckley Library, course code 23SN546N.
Thursday 13 June, 10.00am – 12.00pm at Coalville Library, course code 23SN549N.
Through this course participants will:
- compare costs between different supermarkets;
- learn to record income and expenditure;
- calculate how much is left at the end of the month after all expenses paid; and
- learn to keep energy bills to a minimum.
To book a place, call 0800 988 0308 and quote the appropriate course code.
Councillor Christine Radford, Leicestershire County Council cabinet member for adults and communities, said:
“Numeracy is a vital skill that has so many practical applications in everyday life, and boosting numeracy skills improves lives. These two free courses show people how to use numbers in everyday settings and are an enjoyable and practical way to boost number confidence, with no scary classroom maths. We are delighted to be able to team up with Hinckley and Rugby Building Society to offer these courses to help people to boost their confidence with numbers and improve their skills.”
Multiply is one of several skills products as part of the Department for Education’s ‘It all starts with skills’ campaign. Whether growing a business, switching careers or just starting out, ‘It all starts with skills’ aims to motivate people to explore their options, make informed choices, and gain the skills and qualifications they need to progress.
Read more about Leicestershire County Council deliver Multiply locally, or find out more about the national Skills for Life campaign.
