ERC welcomes adult learners

The council has organised a number of different sessions during the week, which runs from May 18 to 24.

First up will be an Intro to IT taking place at Carlibar primary school Learning Centre in Barrhead.

This session will give participants a range of IT classes that are available from the council along with giving people hands-on experience of using computers.

That session takes place on Monday, May 20 between 1.30pm and 3.30pm.

The following day sees aWorld Cafe at Alburtsland Hall between 10pm and noon.

This is a meeting directly for those whose natural languege is other then English and gives folk the opportunity to brush up on their English.

Clarkston library hosts Write in the Head, which is launching a collection of poetry, prose and memoirs by the local writing group, A Way with Words.

This takes place at 6pm and will see a special launch of the group’s new magazine which it created in conjunction with the Recovery Across Mental Health organisation.

Open for all is the Preparing for Employability session at Carlibar primary Learning Centre on Wednesday, May 22.

This meeting gives tips on how the council can help people back into work.

Running from 1.30pm until 3pm, the event will give information on which groups are available in each area that provide help with job searches, CVs and other IT support that can help you meet your management goals.

Elaine Green, convener for education and equalities, said: “Our adult learning team offers an excellent service to anyone who wants to learn new skills, brush up on existing ones, find a route into employment or voluntary work or just meet other people in a supportive setting.

“I would encourage people to go along to one of our Adult Learners’ Week event — I am sure they would find them informative, helpful and fun.”