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Learning and Skills links

The following links all open into external websites. Please note that NCVS cannot be held responsible for the content of these websites. 

Local

Connexions - helps young people in Tyne and Wear prepare for adult life by offering advice and support on a wide range of lifestyle issues.

Learning and Skills Council North East - working to improve the skills of young people and adults.

Newcastle Skills for Life (Literacy/Numeracy) - offers basic skills support to learners in Newcastle.

Newcastle Learning Partnership - a network bringing together all those involved in learning across the city.

Working Together Tyne and Wear - the voluntary and community sector learning consortium for Tyne and Wear.

Regional

UK CourseFinder - helps people locate the Higher Education courses most suited to their needs.

FINE - Funding Information North East's list of trainers and consultants in the North East.

voluntaryskills.com - information on training opportunities available to people who work and volunteer in the voluntary and community sectors in the North East and Cumbria.

National

Learning and Skills Council (national) - working to improve the skills of young people and adults.

NIACE - the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education exists to encourage more and different adults to engage in learning of all kinds.

Trainers and Consultants Direct - NAVCA's list of trainers and consultants plus advice and guidance on how to make an informed selection.

To suggest a link please email Stephanie Cole.