Tag Archives: Learn Devon

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Women encouraged to pursue career in technology

In the sixties, the ratio of women to men working in technology was 50:50. Today, despite there being a lot more opportunities, only 20 per cent of the workforce in technology is women.

Posted on: 16 May 2019 | Posted in: Community | No Comments

New adult learning space opens in Okehampton

Learn Devon, Devon County Council’s adult education service is to open a new adult learning space in Okehampton.

Posted on: 9 May 2019 | Posted in: Community | No Comments

Free opportunities for care workers to improve skills now available

Care workers across Devon to improve their skills and gain qualifications through flexible and online learning.

Posted on: 7 September 2018 | Posted in: Community

Live and learn – sign up a to a FREE maths or English course and boost your job prospects

Learn Devon is once again inviting prospective learners to sign onto a free GCSE English or maths course

Posted on: 18 July 2018 | Posted in: Education

Care workers to be given the chance to learn new skills

Varied shift patterns and irregular hours can make it difficult for health and care staff to attend regular training – this can people from reaching their potential

Posted on: 14 May 2018 | Posted in: Health and Wellbeing

Learn Devon works with housing group to upskill tenants

Hundreds of tenants could be helped into work and higher education by giving them the chance to learn new skills obtain qualifications.

Posted on: 12 February 2018 | Posted in: Education

Scheme to help Devon’s homeless learn a trade launched

The pilot will help Devon’s homeless gain the skills, qualifications and confidence needed to get their lives back on track and pursue a career in hair and barbering.

Posted on: 9 February 2018 | Posted in: Business and Economy