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A number of organisations offer learning and development courses to help you improve your health and well-being, learn new skills and increase job prospects, some of these are free of charge.
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A number of organisations offer learning and development courses to help you improve your health and well-being, learn new skills and increase job prospects, some of these are free of charge.
To help Cottsway customers and their immediate family, we offer an individual learning grant of up to £250. This can help pay towards training courses, sports coaching courses, qualifications and / or materials to support your learning.
For more information and to apply, see our: Community Fund
Employment support
Information about job vacancies, job search ideas, transferable skills and advice for jobseekers.
Coaching and mentoring support
If you're dealing with a change in work circumstances, you could benefit from our FREE coaching and mentoring to help you learn, build confidence and get back on track.
Education and learning
E-learning courses in subjects such as safeguarding children, health and well-being, careers advice and much more. If you’re interested in their short housing related courses, please contact our communities team.
Offers nearly 1,000 free OpenLearn courses across nine different subject areas.
Find a hobby, retrain and upskill, follow your passions or fulfil your potential with Oxfordshire Adult Learning. They provide flexible learning options in communities across Oxfordshire, for all types of interests and whatever your personal circumstances may be.
Computers and technology
Over 400 easy-to-follow guides to help you improve your own digital skills or support someone else to improve theirs. Topics range from computer basics and Microsoft office, to email and skype, using the internet and much more.
Learn digital skills to stay safe and connected. Guides are also available so you can help someone else learn about the internet.
Your community and getting involved
Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS)
TPAS promotes, supports and champions tenant involvement and empowerment in social housing. They offer comprehensive training opportunities to tenants, including running a community event, community fundraising, holding your landlord to account, chairing skills and community engagement.
Health and well-being
Offers virtual courses to help you to build skills to manage stress and improve your mental wellbeing.
Mobility and travel
Run by Hampshire Constabulary Road Safety Team, this forum aims to help keep mature motorists on the road safely for longer with a wide range of practical and informative help and support to assist you, or the older person in your life, with staying mobile for as long as possible.
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