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Employability

Support mental wellbeing and promote healthy workplaces.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Number of weeks: 2

Venue: PHX Training (Workington)

Free Course

Employability

Gain insight into the retail environment and customer interaction.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Number of weeks: 2

Venue: PHX Training (Carlisle)

Free Course

Employability

Gain insight into the retail environment and customer interaction.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Number of weeks: 2

Venue: PHX Training (Workington)

Free Course

Employability

Understand safeguarding principles and the Prevent duty.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Number of weeks: 2

Venue: PHX Training (Carlisle)

Free Course

Employability

Understand safeguarding principles and the Prevent duty.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Number of weeks: 2

Venue: PHX Training (Workington)

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course is designed for those absolute beginners who want an introduction to using digital devices. Learn to understand the terminology, what are input and output devices, how to create folders and store documents. Be able to create, edit, save and print simple documents using Word and Excel. Be able to navigate your way safely around the internet and how to send an email.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025

Number of weeks: 8

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

This short course introduces you to desktop publishing. You will learn how to create your own documents  such as posters and simple newsletters. Learn how to format existing templates with images and text.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 20 November 2025

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

ESOL

This is a wonderful course that allows you to improve your English knowledge and skills while learning more about your local area. By the end of the course you will be better able: To continue your studies in English with confidence. You will develop basic skills in English listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 11 September 2025

Number of weeks: 38

Time: 09:30 - 12:30

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

ESOL

This is a wonderful course that allows you to improve your English knowledge and skills while learning more about your local area. By the end of the course you will be better able: To continue your studies in English with confidence. You will develop basic skills in English listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 10 September 2025

Number of weeks: 38

Time: 09:30 - 12:30

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

ESOL

Do you want to improve your reading skills? Do you want to join a fun and friendly class? If the answer is yes then this could be the right course for you! By the end of this course your knowledge and skills will have improved and you will be confident to: use prepositions, adverbials and connectives, use knowledge of common words to understand text and find information, use detailed reading to find specific information. If this sounds very complicated do not worry! You will work with an experienced and enthusiastic ESOL tutor and a group of your peers to develop the skills and knowledge to achieve this qualification and be in the best position to move forward with your studies. You need to be able to attend classes each week and complete homework to give you the best chance of success. You will be able to study other awards in the ESOL Skills for Life suite of qualifications on successful completion.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025

Number of weeks: 20

Time: 09:15 - 12:15

Venue: Archive Building Whitehaven

Free Course