19 October 2007

New Learn Direct Centre Opened

Today Liam Byrne Member of Parliament for Hodge Hill opened a new Learn Direct Study Centre in Ward End. The centre is the third to be run by Midland Community Education and Training and will offer NVQs in Health and Social Care and Customer Service alongside literacy and numeracy qualifications.

Liam Byrne stated ‘In this area of above average unemployment it is vital that local people have the opportunity to learn and update their skills so that they are equipped for modern employment opportunities.'

The centre offers flexible learning so that people can study in their own time and most courses are free for people on benefits.

MCET is an Education and Training Organisation based in Sparkhill, it offer a wide range of courses throughout the Birmingham and black country area.

MCET aims to provide education and training to improve basic skills to help people gain sustainable employment and improve their communication skills.

They also promote general health in the local community by organising Health Promotion days, seminars, presentation and one to one meetings. MCET work in partnership with health watch, connect up, BCA and South Birmingham College .