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Employability

A qualification course that develops your knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of infection prevention and control. It is ideal for those working or volunteering or those who would like to add a health based qualification to their CV.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 5 June 2025

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Workington Library

Free Course

Health and Wellbeing

This accredited course looks at what is meant by resilience and grit, and why they are vital to our health and wellbeing in an uncertain world.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 5 June 2025

Number of weeks: 9

Time: 13:00 - 15:30

Venue: Morrisons (Barrow)

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course is designed for those who have a basic knowledge of PCs, those who can already create simple documents and want more confidence in using the Microsoft Office Applications. Be able to create, edit, save and print simple documents using Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel. Confidently create folders and navigate the internet.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 10 June 2025

Number of weeks: 7

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

English

This is an enjoyable and relaxed course to exercise your imagination and extend your writing boundaries, whichever level you are at.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 3 June 2025

Number of weeks: 7

Time: 14:00 - 16:00

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Health and Wellbeing

If your self-confidence is at a low ebb it can affect all aspects of your life. This course will give you tips and techniques to use in lots of different situations to ensure that your voice is heard.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 4 June 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 12:30 - 14:30

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Employability

This FREE 3 hour Creative Confidence and Positive Communication workshop helps you to promote yourself so that colleagues and employers see the best that is in you.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 11 July 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: Workington Library

Free Course

Maths

Learn how to cook interesting, healthy meals for yourself and your family within your budget.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 4 June 2025

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Venue: Church of Scotland (Carlisle)

Free Course

English

The focus for this course is well-being through creativity: learners are able to explore their experience of the world through the writing process.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 24 June 2025

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 13:00 - 14:30

Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course is suitable for learners who can use spreadsheet software at a basic level and would like to benefit from the more advanced features available. Learners will feel able to use more advanced tools & techniques, functions & formulas, allowing them to create workbooks with confidence.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 9 July 2025

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

English

This course uses poems and stories as inspiration for creative projects. You'll build your English skills while experimenting with visual techniques like drawing, mark-making, and mixed media. It’s a unique way to bring language to life through creative expression.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 2 June 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Ulverston The Spot

Free Course