There are a host of skills and training opportunities available, including many free courses. For sector specific training courses, such as entry routes into construction and care, please email jobskills@hart.gov.uk to find out what is available. Below is a sample of current training initiatives.
Local Colleges:
Both Farnborough College of Technology and Basingstoke College of Technology offer professional courses, including many free courses at the moment, to support individuals back into work or to change career route.
Community First:
Community First's Learning and Development team provides high value training programmes that aim to provide you with the skills you need to enable you to develop your capabilities and improve your effectiveness. Visit the Community First website for more information.
Online courses:
Hampshire Libraries have a range of courses including skills and employability courses. Visit the Hampshire Libraries website for more information.
The Skills Toolkit website is made up of free online courses, tools and resources to help you improve your digital and numeracy skills. The Department for Education has consulted some of the country’s leading educational experts and employers to make up a collection of high quality resources to suit a range of interests and skill levels.
Future Learn allows you to learn 100% online with world-class universities and industry experts. Develop your career, learn a new skill, or pursue your hobbies with flexible online courses.
BT Skills for Tomorrow - BT have collaborated with leading digital skills organisations to collage courses and information on a range of subjects, from getting online for the first time, to honing your skills for work. For more information visit the BT Skills for Tomorrow website.
Google Digital Garage - Discover a range of free learning content designed to help your business or help you in your career. To find out more visit the Google Digital Garage Courses