SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
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ONLINE LEARNING
FutureLearn is a UK-based online learning platform that partners with universities and organisations to offer a wide range of courses and programmes online. You can learn for free or upgrade for certificates and longer course access.
Access free workplace and digital skills training to develop your career or business via Google.
Watch short videos on a huge range of topics to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding.
A free online learning resource for all ages that offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalised learning dashboard to empower learners to study a wide range of subjects at their own pace.
You can get one month of free access to Skillshare or sign up to a paid account to access an online learning community with thousands of classes for creative and curious people, on topics including illustration, design, photography, video, freelancing, and more.
Learn to code for free! Codecademy offers self-paced learning suitable for every level of the coding journey.
Power your future in tech with job skills, courses, and credentials - for free.
Start your language learning journey with Duolingo through step-by-step activities and fun, easy-to-understand tasks. You can also develop your knowledge of music and maths via the Duolingo app.
LOCAL SUPPORT AND LIBRARY ACCESS
If you live in Leeds, you can get help here to learn something new, update your skills, put together your CV, prepare for interviews, access training and apprenticeships, become self-employed, and much more. Visit the website, email esleeds@leeds.gov.uk or call 0113 378 4576.
Find out opening hours and what services are available at the libraries across Leeds.
Find out opening hours and what services are available at the libraries across Bradford.
Find out opening hours and what services are available at the libraries across North Yorkshire, including Harrogate.
Find out opening hours and what services are available at the libraries across Wakefield.
ADDITIONAL SKILL SUPPORT
The Orange Travel Wallet is an easy way to let a bus drivers in West Yorkshire know that you have a disability, or have any other accessibility needs. It shows that you might need some help or a bit more time to get on and off the bus. The Orange Travel Wallet has plastic pockets inside it. You can keep your travel pass in it. You can also put in a message to let the driver know what help you need. Click here for an easy-read guide to the passes or visit the website linked above.