We can help you to improve your reading, writing, numbers or computer skills.
Learning is based on the individual needs of the learner. We work with you to find out what you would like to learn and the best way to go about it.
There are 4 groups running across West Dunbartonshire. These are ongoing and you can join throughout the year.
There is 1 Additional Learning Support Needs (ALSN) group run in partnership with Unity Empower
| Subject | Where | When | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALSN (Unity) |
Dalmuir Community Centre, Duntocher Road, Dalmuir, G81 4RQ |
Monday | 04/09/23 – 11/12/23 | 10am - 12 noon |
| Adult Literacies |
Dalmuir Community Centre, Duntocher Road, Dalmuir, G81 4RQ |
Tuesday | 20/09/23 – 12/12/23 | 1pm – 3pm |
| Adult Literacies |
Alexandria Library, Gilmour Street, Alexandria, G83 0DA |
Tuesday | 20/09/23 – 12/12/23 | 5pm – 7pm |
| Adult/Digital Literacies |
Alexandria Library, Gilmour Street, Alexandria, G83 0DA |
Wednesday | 21/09/23 -13/12/23 | 10am – 12 noon |
| Adult Literacies |
Council Offices, 16 Church Street, Dumbarton, G82 1QL |
Thursday | 22/09/23 – 14/12/23 | 10am – 12 noon |
Numbers – a programme of numeracy learning to help you gain confidence in using numbers and which can lead to an SQA Core Skills Numeracy qualification. They are funded through the UK government’s Multiply programme
| Subject | Where | When | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Figure it Out |
Dumbarton Library, Strathleven Place, Dumbarton, G82 1BD |
Wednesday | 06/09/23 – 13/12/23 | 1pm - 3pm |
| Numbers Online |
Online |
Monday | 04/09/23 – 11/12/23 | 1pm – 3pm |
Dumbarton Digital Friends – this is an ongoing programme for 1-1 support for learners who are completely new to IT or digital skills. All learning is based on individual needs.
Clydebank Getting Started in IT – beginners IT course, leading to an SQA Core Skills ICT qualification.
| Subject | Where | When | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Friends |
Dumbarton Library, Strathleven Place, Dumbarton, G82 1BD |
Thursday | 07/09/23 – 14/12/23 | 10am - 12pm |
| Getting started in IT |
Clydebank Library, Dumbarton Road, Clydebank, G81 1XH |
Wednesday | 06/09/23 – 13/12/23 | 10am - 12pm |
SQA certification is also available for the above courses if desired, this can be discussed with the Working4U Development Officer or Tutor. There is no cost for you to this and no exam to sit to get accreditation.
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