North East Lincolnshire residents have been welcomed this week to an event at their local Family Hub to showcase the activities and opportunities on their doorstep.
The Best of You event took place on Monday 15 July at Nunsthorpe and Bradley Family Hub, giving visitors the chance to find out more about what’s on offer around the borough.
With stalls from Grimsby Learning Centre, Lincs Inspire, Franklin College’s adult learning provision and many more, there was plenty of information available to attendees, covering everything from training and employability to health and wellbeing to childcare providers.
Visitors were also given the chance to book onto a free ‘Introduction to Paediatric First Aid’ course taking place in the Nunsthorpe Hub in September, as well as being entered into a raffle with prizes donated from some of the great local businesses in our patch.
North East Lincolnshire Council’s Skills and Employment Lead, Amy Gresham, spoke about the importance of local events in making adults aware of what opportunities are on offer.
Amy said: ‘’There’s lots going on to support adults in their learning and training, no matter what their age or experience. It’s never too late to get back into education, start a new career pathway, or do it just for fun.
“It’s important we continue working as a team with all the skills providers in North East Lincolnshire through events like this to make people aware of the options available.”
Speaking ahead of the event, Councillor Philip Jackson, Leader and Portfolio Holder for Economy, Regeneration, Devolution and Skills, said:
“We have a number of incredibly exciting opportunities across the many different industries in North East Lincolnshire, and we want to encourage people to make the most of this.
“Events like this are a great way for local communities to engage with providers and find out about the fantastic opportunities on their doorstep.”
The Family Hubs aim to make a positive difference to parents, soon-to-be parents, carers, and their children by joining-up services, making them easier to access and being seen as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for support. The hubs also host training and careers events for anyone looking to either upskill or learn something new.
The next free training sessions at the Family Hubs are taking place in September, where there will be the chance to book onto courses including English, Maths or Makaton, with an advisor on hand to offer careers advice and guidance:
| Monday 9 September | 9am to 12pm | Central Hub, Edward Street, Grimsby, DN32 9HL |
| Wednesday 11 September | 9am to 12pm | Nunsthorpe and Bradley Hub, Sutcliffe Ave, Grimsby, DN33 1AN |
| Wednesday 11 September | 1pm to 3:30pm | Reynolds Hub, Machray Place, Cleethorpes, DN35 7LJ |
| Thursday 12 September | 9am to 12pm | Queensway Hub, Binbrook Way, Grimsby, DN37 9AS |
| Thursday 12 September | 1pm to 3:30pm | Immingham Hub, Margaret St, Immingham, DN40 1LD |
For information on any of the Family Hub courses or training days, text Jacqui at 07464900840 or Vickie at 07766994767.
Cllr Margaret Cracknell, North East Lincolnshire Council’s Portfolio Holder for Children and Education, spoke about the importance of the local hubs for residents of North East Lincolnshire: “Our Family Hubs are continuously being developed as places that provide services for not only families with young children, but for everyone, as is the case here, including those wanting to get into work or improve their careers.”
There are seven Family Hubs around North East Lincolnshire, open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
To find out where your local Family Hub is, and for information about the latest activities on offer, visit www.nelincs.gov.uk/family-hubs.
For upcoming events, local providers and careers appointments, head to www.nelincs.gov.uk/adult-education-and-learning.
This event was Funded by UK Government.
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