Functional Skills Drop‑In Information Session (Ages 19+)

Schedule

Thu Apr 16 2026 at 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Youth Employment Hub | Brighton and Hove, EN

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Learn about free Functional Skills courses, Skills Bootcamps and SWAPs to boost your skills for work and education.
About this Event

What’s the session about?

Come and meet Debbie from Functional Skills UK for a drop‑in session to find out about how their free Maths, English and Digital Skills courses can help you build confidence for work, education or everyday life. Functional Skills UK offers accredited, practical courses designed to improve real‑world skills.

Whether you're looking to boost your confidence, gain a qualification for work or further study, or just explore your options, this session is the perfect place to start.


What do Functional Skills Uk offer?

Functional Skills UK offers a wide range of Overview

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Use arrow keys to navigate between modules. Use the up and down buttons to reorder modules.Normaltraining to help you build confidence and gain qualifications:

  • English - Practical skills for reading, writing and communication used in everyday life and work.
  • Maths - Learn the maths you actually use, like percentages, problem‑solving and dealing with numbers confidently.
  • Digital Skills - Essential digital skills for online life, work and learning.

Plus: Local Training Options: Functional Skills UK also offers Skills Bootcamps and Sector‑Based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs) through categories such as Construction, Business, Digital/IT, and Bootcamps, all designed to help people gain job‑ready skills and move into work quickly.

These programmes give you hands‑on training, industry‑focused learning, and support with progressing into employment.


About the Session

Drop in any time between 10:30 and 12:00 to explore the different courses and learning options, including:

  • Tutor‑led courses (online or in-person)
  • Flexible self‑study options
  • Understand eligibility and how to enrol
  • Get help with deciding which level is right for you
  • Ask questions and receive personalised guidance for your next steps


How to book - Sign up for a free ticket to confirm your place!

Friends, parents, carers and guardians welcome.


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Where is it happening?

Youth Employment Hub, Montague Place, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom

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