More than 7400 training places will be made available through a $3.25 million South Australian Government Adult Community Education (ACE) initiative.
Employment, Higher Education and Skills Minister, Tom Kenyon said the funding would be used to improve the skill levels of adults who face economic and social barriers preventing them from moving to higher level training and improving their prospects of finding a job.
“The funding will see 7443 training places offered by 60 community-based, not-for-profit training providers,” Mr Kenyon said.
“78 projects will be delivered at more than 90 sites across the State.
“The ACE sector is an important starting point for people who may consider vocational education and training and university study to be initially out of their reach,” Mr Kenyon said.
“The successful applicants of this latest round of funding though the Foundations Skills Grants Program will provide accredited and non-accredited training, in partnership with registered training providers, including TAFE SA, so adults can improve their skills leading to better prospects of further training and finding a job.
“ACE providers offer programs to help adults get basic workplace skills, such as reading, writing, numeracy and computer skills, in small friendly groups, or even in one-on-one coaching situations.
“The training will also include other skills relating to improving employment prospects like problem solving, self management, collaboration and computer technology.
“The State Government is committed to expanding learning opportunities for people through the community education sector, particularly in the areas of literacy and numeracy skills.
“The program is part of the State Government’s Skills for All reforms which aim to revitalise vocational education and training in South Australia,” Mr Kenyon said.
For further information on courses contact: Elpitha Sougleris, DFEEST Corporate Communications and Marketing on 8463 6515.