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Whitehawk Inn Training Centre

http://www.whinn.org.uk/

Whitehawk Road (next to bus garage), Brighton, East Sussex BN2 5NS

Provides a variety of short courses and training programmes including, introduction to Counselling, literacy, numeracy and IT.

Open to everyone, training is free of charge to residents of Whitehawk.

Course information

I first came to the Whitehawk Inn to do an Introduction to Manicure course. I had been told about the course by a friend. The staff were friendly and encouraged me to enrol on the two consecutive manicure courses. I was worried I wouldn’t be able to afford the equipment needed as I am on benefits, but a kit was provided. I enjoyed the course so much I decided to enrol at City College to do a manicure and Artificial Nail Structure course. I was very nervous and worried about the high cost of the equipment and uniform needed for the course. The gateway team at Whitehawk Inn helped me apply for an Access fund and helped with all the paperwork involved. Without their support I would not have had the confidence to continue.

I have now completed the course which I really enjoyed and passed successfully. I feel more confident now in doing other courses. I’m currently doing a make-up course which I am enjoying. These courses have given me more confidence and I feel less isolated. I have made new friends through doing these courses.

Varndean College

http://www.varndean.ac.uk

office@varndean.ac.uk01273 508011

Surrenden Campus, Surrenden Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 6WQ

Open to everyone.

Sussex Downs College

http://www.sussexdowns.ac.uk

info@sussexdowns.ac.uk01273 483188

Lewes College, 1 Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex

Open to everyone.

Northbrook College

http://www.nbcol.ac.uk/

enquiries@nbcol.ac.uk0845 234350

Shoreham Airport, Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex BN43 5FF

Campuses based in Worthing and Shoreham offering a wide range of courses from short courses, courses for adults with learning difficulties, apprenticeships, further and higher education.

Friends Centre

http://www.friendscentre.org

info@friendscentre.org01273 810210

Brighton Junction, Isetta Square, New England Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 4GQ

Provide a variety of courses, workshops and other learning opportunities for adults, including Literacy and Numeracy, ESOL, arts and crafts, creative writing, I.T., and job skills. Also offer careers advice and guidance. Specialise in supporting adults who have been out of the education system for a long time and who may have few or no existing qualifications.

Open to everyone.

Course information

I am 24 and currently living in Hove YMCA and studying at Ivory Place, the Friends’ Centre. I’m taking part in Numeracy Level 2 and Literacy Level 1 which I’m enjoying. I have now passed my Literacy Level 1 and am now studying for Literacy Level 2. I
found out about this course from Jan, the Step By Step tutor I was doing one-to-one work with on Literacy and Numeracy.