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Adults thinking of re-training, qualifying or learning something new and interesting will get help to pick the right course at an Adult Learning Fair in the city tomorrow.

Exeter College is holding its dedicated adult learning information event at the Hele Road campus from 5pm – 8pm where visitors will be able to talk to tutors, find out more about study options and discover the huge range of courses that can be taken at the College’s facilities or in community and school venues across the city from September.

Rachel Iles, head of student experience at the college says “People have been approaching us about what will be on offer from September and there really is something for everyone. There are literally hundreds of courses ranging from vocational to leisure and from basic numeracy and literacy courses, to GCSEs, Steps to A levels and NVQs and higher education qualifications.”

She continues, “Adults are asking us for courses that will help them retrain so that they can secure the career they’re keen on or that they want to get further qualifications so that they can get the promotion they want in their current job. And more and more we are talking to adults who also want to learn new skills just to enjoy themselves and discover new talents.

“We’re particularly keen to encourage adults who perhaps feel they missed out on education during their school years to come to the fair and find out more about the range of courses on offer.”

At the event there will be a diverse range of stands representing each subject area from Art and Design, hospitality, hair and beauty, business solutions, sport and leisure and staff from the college will be on hand to answer questions. Visitors will also be able to pick up a copy of the new Adult Learning Guide, to be launched at the event and enrol on the spot if they wish.

Rachel notes that as adults with busy lives it is easy to put off further studies. She adds “Whether you’d like to train to become a teacher, read law or learn cake decoration, we have so many adult learning courses. Even if you are unsure what you want to do next, it is definitely worth coming along to find out what’s on offer”

For further information, call Sylvia Jarman on 01392 205585 or sylviajarmanr@exe-coll.ac.uk