Adult Learners Week

Carmarthenshire County Council celebrates learners across the County during Adult Learners Week.

The County Council’s tourism team have launched their Carmarthenshire Tourism Ambassador Scheme, which provides people with the right training and knowledge about the special qualities of Carmarthenshire. The scheme is urging more people to get involved and become an ambassador.  Over 400 people have already registered to the online scheme. Sustainable Carmarthenshire is the latest module to be released on the platform which will continue to expand over next few months as more and more modules are added.

Enrolling to become a Wales Ambassador is a great opportunity to learn something new this month. Continuous learning can have a positive impact on people’s lives; whether you’re looking to learn more about the area, improve job prospects or meet new people, becoming an ambassador is a great way to deepen your appreciation of a place.

The Council has also been using money from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to encourage education among adults.

Multiply, a partnership between Carmarthenshire County Council, Coleg Sir Gâr and Adult Learning Wales, works with adults aged 19+ to improve their confidence in mathematics. Multiply offers fun, practical sessions tailored around individual or group needs. All sessions are free.

Multiply sessions have been benefitting learners from across the County. One learner, Amani , was signposted to Multiply in August 2023 was able to undertake a course funded by Multiply and delivered by Carmarthenshire Learning Service at the Llanelli Railway Goods Shed. Amani successfully completed the course and achieved grade B GCSE Maths qualification.

For more information about Multiply, please visit their website

Carmarthenshire County Council’s Customer Service Hwbs are located around the County, offering help, support and advice on a range of topics. Dedicated Hwb staff are on hand to help you with any enquiries about how you can get involved in courses for adult learners.

To find out where you can visit Hwb Bach y Wlad, the Council’s rural Hwb service, please visit their website.

To find out more information about our wider Customer Service Hwbs, please visit their website.

Carmarthenshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Education and Welsh Language, Cllr Glynog Davies commented:

Adult Leaners Week is a great time to showcase the important work being done within the County. The Council is dedicated to creating an environment that individuals can learn throughout their lives in a language of their choice. I commend the achievements of Carmarthenshire’s dedicated adult learners and encourage anyone thinking about continuing their studies at any level, to do so.

Adult Leaners Week is recognised globally and celebrates the value of lifelong learning. Adult Learners Week also aims to inspire people to discover how learning can change lives.

To find out more about Adult Leaners Week in Wales, please visit the website.