First Steps

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Contact us on (01228) 227303

Are you stuck in a dead end job?

Do you regret not making the most of your time at school?

First Steps can offer you a way forward.  If you have less than 5 GCSEs grade A to C, First Steps is for you 

If you treat everything as a new adventure, you never know where it may lead

What are First Steps Courses?

All courses are either 6 or 12 hours long and cost 50p per hour.  They aim to promote learning and provide an opportunity to 'taste' a new activity.  First Steps offer over 40 short courses including a variety of art and craft activities, personal development and skills for work.  Courses include:

  • Use a search engine to find work
  • Shop safely online
  • Email made easy
  • How to make instant healthy food
  • How to sell your craft
  • Fun with clay
  • A fun intro to... France, Italy, Spain
  • Yoga to relieve stress in a busy life
  • Child Psychology
  • New look for a special day
  • Have a go at arts and crafts

Where are the courses?

Courses are offered at different venues throughout Cumbria.  We can even organise a course near you - please contact us on (01228) 227303.

Feedback from adult Learners

"To be able to learn, when and what you want makes it perfect if you have a family"

"Meeting people in the same situation, and being treated with respect really changed my perception of learning"

" Learning has given me confidence and belief in myself"

 

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