Manchester Adult Education

Short-courses starting next week 🚨

If you’re looking to learn this summer, why not join one of our Community Learning short-courses starting next week. They will introduce you to skills needed for work and everyday life.

💼 Get Ready to Work
📍 Tree of Life Community Centre, M23 2UE
📆 Tuesday 2 June 12:30pm

👐 Get Ready to Volunteer
📍 Longsight Library and Learning Centre
📆 Wednesday 3 June, 12:30pm

💼 Get Ready to Work
📍 Greenheys Adult Learning Centre
📆 Friday 5 June 9.15am

No booking is needed, simply come along with ID and proof of address 🪪

Find a role that suits you at the Manchester Volunteer Fair 🤝

Held at St Ann's Square, over thirty organisations will be holding stalls to give your more information their work and their current volunteering opportunities.

If you have been considering volunteering, this event is a great place to start.

📆 6 June
🕐️ 11am-4pm

Secure your free ticket: https://rebrand.ly/volunteer-fair-26

Sounds of the Summer 🎶☀️

Come along to this free event in Wythenshawe to see local performers, enjoy streetfood and more!

📆 Friday 29 and Saturday 30 May
⌚️ 12pm-6pm
📍 Old Market Square (infront of Wilkos)

You can find out more here: https://wythenshawecivic.co.uk/civic-sounds-of-the-summer

FC United of Manchester's "Big Hearts, Big Football" disability-friendly tournament showcased the power of sport to unite.

A huge well done to our STEPs learners, volunteers and organisers for creating an inclusive, welcoming day where everyone could play and celebrate.

Read the full story here: https://rebrand.ly/big-hearts-big-football

National Numeracy Day 🧮

Today is all about talking about everyday maths and in relaxed and accessible ways. Many people can find numbers daunting, but there are plenty of tools to help you tackle tasks such as budgeting, helping with homework and calculating interest.

The National Numeracy Challenge is a tailored learning tool to increase your confidence in the maths you need for everyday life.

Try the challenge today: https://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/challenge/

Learning tip: Google Translate 📷️

Google Translate is easy to use and can help translate information so it is easy to understand. You can take a photo with your phone and it will translate the text to the language you choose. 🔄

It can help you in the classroom and when accessing services like the NHS.

Try Google Translate today: https://translate.google.co.uk/

New for Summer ☀⬇

GCSE English and Maths Taster sessions are running at MAES centres this June and July.

If you’re looking to achieve your GCSE qualification to help with gaining employment, advancing in your current role, or maybe enrolling in higher education, these short taster courses can help introduce you to the topics covered in each qualification and give you the chance to take a GCSE assessment to check if you’re suitable to study the course with us this September.

Want to find out more? Register your interest and our Admissions Team will send over more information including times and dates and how you can sign up!

Register Your Interest ➡ https://rebrand.ly/course-applications

Reading Ahead Challenge 📖

We’re asking you to read 6 books, magazines, poems and articles by the end of June.

MAES centres have limited numbers of free books and book swaps – just ask at reception! You could also borrow books from your local library.

Prizes will include vouchers and an e-reader 🏆️

If you’re interested, ask your tutor to join the Reading Ahead Google Classroom 🧑‍🏫

Personalised career support 🎯

If you’re in work and looking to find a better paid job, Ambition Manchester could be what you’re looking for.

Their career advisors will give you 1-1 support and advice, to guide you on the best steps for your goals.

Register today: https://rebrand.ly/ambition-manchester

Be the first to hear about joining a course when you complete the Register Your Interest form 📣

Classes can fill up quickly in many subject areas. If you register you interest, you will be invited to summer enrolment sessions, giving you early access ahead of September.

Skip the rush and let us know about your study goals today.

Register your interest ➡️ https://rebrand.ly/course-applications-fb

Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 🧠

This year’s theme is Action, and we wanted to share some ways you can take action for yourself and for others.

The wellbeing of our learners and staff is important and we want to empower you to make positive choices for your mental health.

You can find out more about the resources available here: https://rebrand.ly/mental-awareness-week-26