We have partnered with Community Centres SA’s Community Learning program to bring you their courses, which are a great way to grow and polish your skills in an inclusive and welcoming environment.

Community Learning Courses boost confidence and foundation skills (language, numeracy, digital and other skills), helping you feel ready to take the next step towards your goals. The courses achieve this by providing knowledgeable and supportive trainers and mentors that help you to engage with the course content but also use your new knowledge to progress your personal goals.

All classes are fully funded by the Department of Education and available to community members who:

• are a South Australian resident, or holds a valid work or study visa, and;
• is 18 years or older, and;
• is not enrolled at school or in a FLO program
• is seeking employment (including self employment) or further study.

For more information ring The Hut on 8339 4400 or email programs@thehut.org.au

When: Friday 2nd June to  23rd June(4 Sessions)
Where: The Hut Community Centre, 1 Euston Road Aldgate
Time: 9.30am – 2.30pm
Cost: FREE
Register: Click here

Launching your own small business can create new opportunities and alternative income streams for yourself. This practical, step-by-step course will guide you on how to launch and grow your small business ideas or take a step back and give your existing business a revamp.

This course includes engaging guest speakers, practical information and classroom theory.

Our Community Learning facilitators have industry experience and knowledge to help you safely and successfully take the next step, whatever your current work-life needs, background, age or focus.

The course topics include:

• First steps for setting up your business
• Will your idea work as a business
• Finding your Business Niche
• Planning for your Business
• Attracting the ideal customer
• Designing a Standout Service or Product
• Crafting a great pitch
• Finding your Tribe
• Going Digital

Our Community Learning mentors and trainers are there to support you every step of the way. We treat you as an individual.
We will help you to feel confident and empowered, and ready to take the next steps in your learning journey or path to employment.

We will assess your reading and numeracy skills before you start to identify any supports you may need, and to be sure that this is the right course for you.

Contact the Community Learning Team on 8371 4622 or communitylearning@communitycentressa.asn.au for further info.

When: Thursday 11th May to Thursday 15th June (6 Sessions)
Where: The Hut Community Centre
Time: 10am – 1.30pm
Cost: FREE
Register: Click here

If you are looking to explore a pathway into gardening, landscaping or horticulture but want to learn some basics to get you started, this course is for you! With our experienced horticulture facilitator, you will learn a range of theory and practical skills to start you on your pathway to further study or employment.

Our Community Learning facilitators have industry experience and knowledge to help you safely and successfully take the next step, whatever your current work-life needs, background, age or focus.

The course topics include:

• Setting up simple irrigation systems
• Basics of greenhouse gardening
• Plant propagation using seeds or cuttings
• Understanding soils and plant nutrients
• Simple garden designs
• The dos and don’ts of composting

Our Community Learning mentors and trainers are there to support you every step of the way. We treat you as an individual.
We will help you to feel confident and empowered, and ready to take the next steps in your learning journey or path to employment.

We will assess your reading and numeracy skills before you start to identify any supports you may need, and to be sure that this is the right course for you.

Contact the Community Learning Team on 8371 4622 or communitylearning@communitycentressa.asn.au for further info.

When: To be advised
Where:
Time:
Cost: FREE
Register your interest by calling 8339 4400

If you are looking to explore a pathway into kitchen work, cooking for aged care or disability or looking to kickstart your food service career, this course is for you! With our experienced hospitality facilitator, you will learn a range of theory and practical skills to start you on your pathway to further study or employment.

This course includes engaging practical information and classroom theory with resources available to take home for additional skills development. Our Community Learning facilitators have industry experience and knowledge to help you safely and successfully take the next step, whatever your current work-life needs, background, age or focus.

The course topics include:

• • Safety in a commercial kitchen
  • Food safety training & knowing safe temperatures for food
  • Basic techniques in food preparation
  • Correct storage of equipment, chemicals and food
  • Using commercial ovens, dishwashers and more!

Our Community Learning mentors and trainers are there to support you every step of the way. We treat you as an individual. We will help you to feel confident and empowered, and ready to take the next steps in your learning journey or path to employment.

You will be required to complete a basic assessment of your reading and numeracy skills before you start. This will help the team identify any supports you may need and ensure that this is the right course for you.