Local employers can access training and bespoke education programmes for their workforce – at no cost to them.
Businesses are being invited to find out more about how they can upskill their workforce with a new programme called Multiply.
Cumbria’s Adult Learning Service is hosting an event for local businesses to learn more about how the Multiply programme and help them boost their productivity, increase profits, and improve employee retention through workforce development.
The government funded Multiply programme is designed to help adults improve their numeracy skills and is delivered by Cumbria Adult Learning Service in partnership with Kendal College.
The event will be held at Kendal College on Thursday 16 November from 9.30am – 1pm, with lunch and refreshments provided.
Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale will be attending as keynote speaker and businesses who would like to attend can register their attendance by emailing [email protected].
Cllr Sue Sanderson, cabinet member for children, education and skills at Westmorland and Furness Council, said: “Employers who access the Multiply programme can receive support from their Local Authority and training providers to deliver bespoke education programmes for their workforce – at no cost to them.
“I also urge anyone aged 19 and over without a maths GCSE at grade C (or equivalent), to access free numeracy courses through Multiply to build their confidence with numbers and gain a qualification.”
