About the WEA
Educational charity
The WEA is one of the UK’s biggest charities, whose purpose is to interest people in their own education throughout their lives. It is committed to equality of opportunity and inclusive learning.
Local WEA branches
There are WEA branches throughout the East Midlands. As a WEA student
you can become a member of the WEA and help to organise a branch programme, along
with other events which give the WEA its unique flavour.
A wide range of general studies
The WEA offers a variety of courses of general interest open to all adults. You don’t need any qualification to join most of our courses, just an interest and willingness to learn.
Classes for priority learners
We run classes for people living in disadvantaged communities. The courses are geared
to their needs and interests and often run in partnership with local community groups
and organisations. We also put on classes for lower-
For more information on your expected learning experience, click here.
Skills for life
For information on Skills for Life or ESOL courses within WEA East Midlands Region contact Vicky Jones on 01509 262036 or email vjones@wea.org.uk
DAIN Project
Looking for voluntary work that can help you gain extra skills? Interested in technology and helping people? If you are unemployed, over 19 years old, know how to use Email and Search the Internet then we have voluntary opportunities for you! For more information, click here for contact details or go to the DAIN website. The following activities under this initiative are being offered in Northamptonshire:
> Technology Drop in Sessions at Raunds: more information here
> Genealogy Event at Desborough: more information here
> Digital Activist Recruitment in Kettering: more information here
> Women and Technology Focus Group in Kettering: more information here