Adult learning in spotlight at Trinity

The importance attached to adult learning is one of the building blocks in the success story of Trinity University College in Carmarthen.
Part-time and flexible programme of education at the university are being highlighted during Adult Learners’ Week, which runs from May 15-21.
The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Dr Medwin Hughes , said: “The university works with communities across West Wales in the delivery of part-time and flexible programmes.
“It is committed to widening access to higher education.
“Through a number of schemes, the university is providing opportunities for adult learners across the region to participate in a range of courses include taster courses, certificates and foundation degrees in the workplace, as well as degree and masters’ programmes.”
The university is able to offer comprehensive advice to adult learners on how to obtain finance to follow various courses.
You can read more on the university’s website on
http://www.trinity-cm.ac.uk/en/courses/undergraduatecourses/financingyourstudies
For example, you may qualify for a Career Development Loan (CDL), to fund any full-time or part-time course as long as it is vocational in nature.
CDL is a deferred repayment bank loan which allows you to borrow between £300 and £8,000.
For further information look under advice for adult learners at www.direct.gov.uk or call 0800 585 505.
See earlier post -
http://sirgarblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/week-of-events-for-adult-learners.html

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