A NEW adult training programme has been launched for Essex residents.

Essex County Council’s Adult Community Learning has a wide range of new courses available, which offers tailored programmes to employers who are looking to invest in or up-skill their workforce.

A wide range of apprenticeships are also on offer for those who want to learn a trade or have a change of career.

Subjects include arts and crafts, beauty, counselling, DIY, Early Years, English and maths, family learning, first aid, fitness, food safety, foreign languages, healthy living, IT skills and more.

To find out about enrolling on any of the Adult Community Learning programmes visit essex.gov.uk/adultlearning, call 0845 603 7635 or follow them on Facebook.