Courses starting in September include Access to Higher Education; Arts and Crafts; British Sign Language (BSL); Business; Cake Decorating; Childcare; Digital Skills and Marketing; English; and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).

There are also courses in Community Learning; Health and Social Care; Into Employment; Like Minds (activities for improving mental health); Life Skills (for learning disabilities, difficulties and ASD); Maths; Supported Employment and Supported Internships; Teaching Assistants; Volunteering; and Working in Education.

Prospective students can find out more by attending a free open day taking place at the City Learning Quarter, Foyer Building, Old Hall Street, Wolverhampton WV1 3AU on Saturday 20 June from 10am to 1pm. Alternatively, please visit Adult Education Wolverhampton, email enquiries@aes.wolverhampton.gov.uk or call 01902 558180.

Councillor Paula Brookfield, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for Jobs, Skills and Opportunities, said: “Each year, thousands of residents from across the city sign up for courses with Adult Education Wolverhampton – so why not make 2026 the year you take that next step, whether that’s further learning, moving into work, changing career, aiming for a promotion or improving your health and wellbeing?

“Adult Education Wolverhampton will be hosting an open day later this month where you will be able to meet teaching staff, look around our facilities, talk to the Student Services team and sign up for courses starting this September.”