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Adult Learning Zone re-opens at Arsenal

Adult Learning Zone re-opens at Arsenal Hub
Adult Learning Zone re-opens at Arsenal Hub

The Arsenal Red Zone Learning Centre has re-opened in its new home in the Arsenal Hub – Home of Arsenal in the Community, by Emirates Stadium.

The centre, which was originally housed in Highbury and then above the Arsenal Museum, provides a range of free courses for adults wanting to gain new skills, build confidence and find work.

Run in partnership with Islington Council, courses are offered in IT, english and maths. Employment support is also provided.

Highbury resident Will Digan, 63, has completed a number of IT courses at the centre over the past four years. He said: “When I was at school we didn’t have computers, so until I started courses at the Learning Zone I didn’t even know how to use a keyboard.

"Coming to sessions re-invented what I could do and now I am confident with computers. I can use lots of programmes, design posters for my volunteer work and much more.

"As a football club we want to play our part in giving local people the skills and confidence they need"

Freddie Hudson

"The courses have helped me a great deal and I’m planning to take my IT skills even further now.”

Islington councillor Asima Shaikh, who paid a visit to the centre recently, said: “Making sure local people can access high quality training and education is a key part of our commitment to help find and keep a job that’s right for them.

"This new Adult Learning Zone at The Hub is a fine example of Islington Council and Arsenal working together to help residents increase their skills, build their confidence, and improve their employment prospects.

"Our free neighbourhood courses are ideal for parents returning to work, people who are long-term unemployed or preparing to go to college, and I’d urge local people to take advantage of them.”

Arsenal in the Community manager Freddie Hudson added: “We are really proud to host the learning centre at the Arsenal Hub.

"As a football club we want to play our part in giving local people the skills and confidence they need to get on in life.”

For more information on the courses on offer at the Arsenal Learning Zone, contact Elaine Maffrett (Elaine.Maffrett@islington.gov.uk).

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