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Community learning receives funding

The Step Project was launched last week at the Pembrokeshire County Show. The project is a follow on from the successful PET project and will enable communities across Pembrokeshire to access free quality learning opportunities at a local community venue near them.

One of the ways that the project is expected to help enrich the lives of beneficiaries and their communities through learning is by delivering a community-based advice and guidance service about courses, careers, progression courses, and referring to other agencies and learning opportunities.

The STEP Project will also be supporting voluntary groups to use Pembrokeshire College as a community resource and plans with Pembrokeshire WI and Young Farmers are already in hand.

The STEP Project is funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and the Welsh Assembly Government and will be delivered by Pembrokeshire College in association with Pembrokeshire County Council.

For more information about the project, contact project officer Janet Davies on 01437 753 139 or email community@pembs.ac.uk

Learning Zone at the County Show

If you're coming to the County Show this year, then pay a visit to the Learning Zone on Band Avenue . The Learning Zone is a "one stop shop" incorporating all the training and educational choices in Pembrokeshire for adults over 16 years of age. PAVS will be present as usual to give information about courses for voluntary and community groups, as well as volunteers.

Everyone will be able get advice about learning new skills and gaining qualifications that can help in progressing careers or managing work better.

There will be a mixture of demonstrations every day on the hour from 11am until 4pm. "This year, we really have a great range of demonstrations from genealogy to tips in interior design, and from willow weaving to growing plants from cuttings," commented organiser, Keith Allen.

If you would like more information please contact Louise at PAVS on 01437 769422

Pembrokeshire Learning Network 2008 Learner Forum

The Forum brought together learners participating in adult learning courses in Pembrokeshire, and gave them the opportunity to feedback on their learning experiences.

The learners who participated in the Forum were on courses run by a number of different providers, who are part of the Pembrokeshire Learning Network (PLN). These included Learning Pembrokeshire, Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS) and Pembrokeshire College . A number of those attending were also taking part in courses provided by the U3A (University of the 3 rd Age).

Members of the PLN are committed to providing opportunities for learners to participate in the process of developing their services. Learner Forums form an important part of this; information gathered is invaluable in helping providers to develop opportunities for the future.

For a full copy of the report please click here