| The Glynneath Training Centre is housed in the old Oddfellows School adjacent to the Cooperative Store in the centre of Glynneath. Enrolments stand in excess of 800 per year with many more on waiting lists. The number of classes being offered increases every year in line with demand, Information Technology being top of the list.
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The Centre currently provides employment for approximately 36 tutors and 21 Centre staff. It has always been our aim to provide low-cost, high-quality education and training for ALL adult members of the community, both to increase their self-esteem and to improve their chances in the job-market, and we feel we have succeeded in this endeavour. |
| COMMUNITY
EDUCATION IN ACTION AT
GLYNNEATH
Innovative curriculum – many different courses day & evening. |
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A purpose built Arts Centre and fully renovated building Youth project with emphasis on good citizenship and entrepreneurial thinking Opportunities for volunteering Approximately 59% gaining employment On-going staff development programme Many courses free of charge, including help with childcare and travel costs The building is fully accessible for ALL Providing many services for the community, including a Cyber café and Nursery On-going fund-raising programme for special projects |
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FLEXIBLE LEARNING The Centre will be giving people the opportunity to study a variety of subjects at times and places to suit individual needs. Learndirect offers a range of flexible computer courses, including ECDL, ,office skills and self development. learndirect courses are primarily online so you can work at your own pace from home, at work or in a learndirect centre. Speak to a member of staff for further details. They will be happy advise you or to make an appointment for you with a Learndirect advisor. |
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