Written question WQ86390

The Welsh Government has just celebrated adult learners’ week in Wales (17-23 October) where, working with our partners, we have promoted our vision as a ‘second chance nation’ for lifelong learning. This is being achieved by the promotion of online, live and in-person events, courses, taster sessions, open days, resources and careers advice and guidance.

Specifically, this package of support includes access to:

• Personal Learning Accounts – which provide flexible courses and qualifications and are fully funded by the Welsh Government. Through this, adults are able to acquire new skills and qualifications that local employers need to help progress an adult’s current career or change it altogether

• Adult and Community Learning – provision of community led courses providing high quality education for adults, funded by the Welsh Government.

• Part time Further Education provision – provision of a wide range of courses ranging from literacy, numeracy, digital and ESOL provision to Workplace Diplomas, providing funded second chance and upskilling opportunities to adult learners

• The Apprenticeship programme - which aims to increase opportunities for people of all ages and background to develop transferable skills in the workplace and boost their life chances.

• Working Wales – a single point of access for employment support needs.

• ReAct+ - which offers tailored solutions which may include financial support, skills training and Personal Development Support to help remove barriers to employment, such as support with mental health, confidence building, language skills and more.