Time to discover the benefits of adult learning
18 August 2003
Kangan Batman TAFE will join neighbourhood houses, community centres, the Centre for Adult Education (CAE), Adult Multicultural Education Services (AMES) and other organisations in celebrating Adult Learners’ Week 2003.
Held from September 1-7, Adult Learners’ Week aims to promote the range of learning opportunities available to adults of all ages, abilities, interests and backgrounds, with “it’s never too late to learn” being the underlying message of the week.
On Wednesday 3 September from 7pm to 8.30pm, Kangan Batman TAFE will host a free Return to Study Info Session, which offers local adults the chance to discover everything they need to know about returning to study.
The evening’s activities will include advice on topics such as how to apply for courses, what TAFE is like, and the support services available. There will also be the opportunity to hear from guest speakers who have successfully returned to study, and chat with the TAFE’s career/course counsellors while enjoying a light supper.
Kangan Batman TAFE Director, John Parish, is urging local adults to attend the information session and discover how their lives can be improved through education and training opportunities in local community settings.
“Adult Learners’ Week is the ideal opportunity to let people know that age or previous educational experiences are no barrier to the learning opportunities available through Adult and Community Education,” he said.
“As well as providing options to improve employment or educational opportunities, Adult and Community Education also helps adults to forge stronger links with their local community, make new friends and boost self-esteem.
“From business, literacy and IT courses, to gardening and yoga, Adult and Community Education can pave the way to significant personal and professional development,” said Mr Parish.
Those interested in finding out more about Kangan Batman TAFE and its range of learning programs should contact the institute’s Customer Service Centre on (03) 9279 2555 or visit www.kangan.edu.au
Prospective adult learners wishing to attend the free Return to Study Info Session are asked to RSVP on (03) 9254 3310 for catering purposes.
For further information about Adult Learners’ Week, visit www.adultlearnersweek.org. Alternatively, members of the public can call 131 823 to be put in touch with the range of Adult and Community Education centres in their local area.
Adult Learners’ Week photo opportunities at Kangan Batman TAFE:
Prior to Adult Learners’ Week:
- Photos can be arranged with one or more of our local adult students
During Adult Learners’ Week:
- Day-time campus celebrations for current Kangan Batman TAFE students: free BBQ, giveaways and entertainment organised by KITSA, the Kangan Batman Institute of TAFE Student Association. Students will also receive copies of Kangan Batman TAFE’s Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things publication, which profiles our top award-winning students.
- Tuesday 2 September, 12 noon to 2pm, Essendon Campus
- Wednesday 3 September, 12 noon to 2pm, Broadmeadows Campus
- Thursday 4 September, 12 noon to 2pm, Moreland Campus
- Evening free Return to Study Info Session for Adults (general public)
- Wednesday 3 September, 7pm to 8.30pm, Broadmeadows Campus, Auditorium, Pearcedale Parade, Broadmeadows.
