Manchester Adult Education Service (MAES) offers a wide range of courses including basic Maths, and English including English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).

MAES offers courses in basic Maths and English including English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). They also provide a range of other courses covering most levels of learning from basic steps up to GCSE level. These courses include:

• Childcare
• Languages
• Health and Social Care
• Information and Communication Technology
• Visual and Performing Arts (including art and design, and photography)
• Family Learning (for parents and carers of children aged 0-16 years old)

When someone wishes to attend a course, they complete an application form. (For copies of an application form, please ring the number below.) The form asks for details about past learning and how easy or difficult the person finds it to learn. An assessor will then decide whether it is appropriate for them to attend the class. It may be that they need to attend a class at a different entry level. Below are the various levels of learning:

• Level 2 + = to 5 O'Levels
• Level 2 = to O'Level
• Level 1 }
• Entry 3 }
• Entry 2 } lower level qualifications
• Entry 1 }
• Pre entry }

MAES have 12 Adult Learning Centres (ALCs) across Manchester. They also deliver courses in 100+ venues such as family learning and parenting skills in schools.

For more information: http://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/200004/adult_and_community_education or call 0800 083 2121 for course enquiries.

This initiative offers a two week pre recruitment training course to assist people to apply for vacancies with a variety of employers at Manchester Airport.

This initiative offers a two week pre recruitment training course (delivered at Wythenshawe Forum) to assist people to apply for vacancies with a variety of employers at Manchester Airport. An interview is guaranteed upon completion of the course. To be eligible residents must:

• Be unemployed
• Have a 5 year checkable work history
• Be able to travel to the airport in unsocial hours
• Be able to work shifts
• Not have any unspent convictions from a disqualifying list

For more information ring Maggie Unwin on 0161 489 3907 or email Maggie.unwin@manairport.co.uk.

These service is open to all Manchester residents aged 16 years and above. It offers informal one to one, non-accredited training.

These service is open to all Manchester residents aged 16 years and above. It offers informal one to one, non-accredited training. The sessions are held in most libraries across Manchester and subjects include:

• Getting to know your computer
• Internet and email
• Keyboard skills
• Introduction to MS Office packages
• CV presentations skills
• Online job searches

They also offer progression to MAES accredited ICT courses that are run in libraries.

Contact your local library for more information or visit www.manchester.gov.uk/libraries.

The purpose of the NLDC fund is to support local voluntary and community sector organisations to develop their capacity to deliver learning opportunities for residents of disadvantaged neighbourhoods. The aim of the fund is to build the skills levels of Manchester residents while complementing and providing progression routes to further learning and employment support. Low level first steps community based training is initially offered with residents before progressing to mainstream services such as MAES should they wish to. A number of providers across Manchester are delivering this provision.

For further information contact Jonathan Putt 0161 234 1506.

This is a free service for everyone aged 20 and over (or over 18 if referred from Jobcentre Plus). They offer information, advice and guidance around education and employment.

This is a free service for everyone aged 20 and over (or over 18 if referred from Jobcentre Plus). They offer information, advice and guidance around education and employment. Their website lists recruitment agency websites and job searches websites. It also contains an on-line toolbox to assist in writing CVs and job applications, finding courses, and checking whether applicants have the right skills for the job. In addition, a career browser is available which allows people to click on a career they are interested in. It then provides details on the skills and qualifications required for that role, on-site training offered, expected salary, work involved and typical hours. Alternatively, appointments can be made to see an adviser face to face.

For more information or to book an appointment with an advisor ring 0800 107 4060 or visit www.nextstepgreatermanchester.org.uk

People's Voice Media are a community development organisation that supports communities to have a voice. They empower individuals and groups to tell their own stories and develop their own solutions. They work to increase the confidence of individuals, and support learners to progress onto further education and training or employment.

They also provide training both in their offices and community centres, offering:

• ICT drop in
• Specialist media activity including community radio
• The Community Reporting programme

In addition, People's Voices Media run an employment agency which:

• Supports people in developing their skills in order to meet the minimum entry level for the Employment Agency
• Offers paid employment to Community Reporters who are eligible for undertaking freelance work
• Can arrange work shadowing placements and work experience opportunities
• Organises apprenticeships and internships

For more information visit www.peoplesvoicemedia.co.uk or email enquiries@peoplesvoicemedia.co.uk or call 0161 230 1430

Train to Gain is a national skills service. It supports employers of all sizes in all sectors to improve the skills of their employees as a route to improving their business performance.

Train to Gain is a national skills service. It supports employers of all sizes in all sectors to improve the skills of their employees as a route to improving their business performance. A Skills Advisor can provide advice around skills and training, identify courses and create a package tailored to individual businesses. They can also find local trainers and assist in accessing funding. In addition, funding is available for the first full Level 2 qualification (equivalent to 5 GCSEs) and apprenticeships, and a contribution is available for Level 3 qualifications.

For more information visit www.traintogain.gov.uk.