If you are looking for work, need to get a better job, or want to improve your work skills, the WEA is here for you. We have a great track record of helping people like you gain the skills and confidence they need for work. Best of all, most of our work skills courses are free*.
You can improve your job opportunities with the WEA.
Reach your potential
We know you can reach your potential in three simple steps:
- Build your confidence and essential skills
- Develop skills related to specific types of jobs
- Progress in your current job by boosting your current skills and learning new ones
Supportive classes
The WEA and our team of supportive tutors are here for you at every step. Whether you’re a jobseeker, have recently been made redundant or you simply want to move up the ladder, we have a course for you.
Improve your English, maths or digital skills to earn more money. Find courses in health and social care, community interpreting, schools and childcare and more.
Find out more about job hunting, take courses to become more employable or change your career. Boost your employability skills and stand out on that job application.
Learn your way with the WEA
Take a short, informal course or gain a national qualification. Learning in a classroom, in a work setting or at home, you’ll always have the same great support from your tutor.
There’s something for everyone.
*Over 90% of applicants for skills courses do not need to pay a fee. Subject to status - courses are free for unemployed people, job seekers and people on low wage. If you do not qualify you will be alerted during the application process.