Manchester Adult Ed.

Level up your learning in 2026 ↗️ If you are currently studying with us, make sure to talk with your tutor about your next steps. This could be moving onto the next level of the same subject, or trying a new curriculum area. Don't miss out! Talk with your tutor soon 💬

Refugee Week – celebrating the simple acts of solidarity 🤝 Together we can make a change and build a community that is stronger together. Find out what’s on near you: refugeeweek.org/events #RefugeeWeek #SimpleActs 🖼️ Refugee Week Illustration © Quentin Blake

Learner of the Month – Community Learning 🏆️ A very well done to Bayi and Daroush, our winner and runner up for Learner of the Month. We love to share the success of our learners!

Festival of Libraries x Avenue Library 🤝📖 📆 11 June 🕑️ 1pm-2:30pm 📍 The Avenue Library and Learning Centre Book your place at the session: rebrand.ly/Festival-of-Li…

Did you know we offer apprenticeships? If you’re in work and looking to learn new skills, an apprenticeship could be the right step for you. We offer: 🤝 Customer Service 💻 Business Administration 🩺 Adult Care 🧑‍🏫 Teaching Find out more: rebrand.ly/MAES-apprentic…

Why volunteer with MAES? Zuhair retrained as a teacher after volunteering with us and seeing the value of the skills he was gaining. Our volunteers receive: 💪 Full training 🚗 Refunded travel expenses covered 📚️ Opportunity to join the Level 3 Education in Training course

Meet Kieran, a volunteer at MAES 👋 He enjoys meeting people he wouldn’t normally cross paths with, and says it gives him a buzz to lead a class. Inspired by his experience at Burnage Library, he is doing a TEFL course. Apply to volunteer: rebrand.ly/talk-english-v…

Are you thinking of becoming a volunteer but not sure where to start? 🤔 You could consider: 🔍️ MCRVIP 📚️ Level 1 Award in Volunteering with MAES 💻 Volunteer Centre Manchester

Hear from Ester, a volunteer in a Talk English circle. Talk English circles are conversation clubs to improve English speaking and listening levels in a welcoming environment. Ester shows how volunteering benefits you as well as the people you are giving your time to. 🤝

It’s Volunteers’ Week! Across the UK, organisations are celebrating the vital work of volunteers. To celebrate, this week we will be sharing volunteer stories, trips on how to find volunteering, and where volunteering at MAES can lead you. #VolunteersWeek

Did you know that we have free drop-in sessions every week at MAES sessions that can help you learn new digital skills? You could learn: 💳️ Online banking 📝 How to create a digital CV 📱 How to use a tablet Find out more on our website: rebrand.ly/digital-skills…

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 cover skills for work and volunteering. Email: community.learning@manchester.gov.uk for more details 📩

Find a role that suits you at the Volunteering 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. Secure your free ticket: rebrand.ly/volunteer-fair…

Big Hearts, Big Football at @FCUnitedMcr brought players of all abilities together for a brilliant, disability-friendly day of football and community spirit. So inspiring to see sport being truly inclusive. Read more: rebrand.ly/big-hearts-big… #WeAreStrongerUnited

#NationalNumeracyDay2026 Today is all about talking about everyday maths and in relaxed and accessible ways. Why not try the National Numeracy Challenge, which is tailored learning that adjusts content based on your level. Give it a go: 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. 🔄 It can help you in the classroom and when accessing services like the NHS. Try Google Translate today: translate.google.co.uk

Be the first to hear about joining a course when you complete the Register Your Interest form 📣 By registering you interest, you will be invited to summer enrolment sessions, giving you early access ahead of September. Register your interest ➡️ rebrand.ly/course-applica…

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. Find out more: rebrand.ly/mental-awarene… #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Community Partner Spotlight: Proper job 🎭️ For this community partner spotlight, we wanted to share the great work that theatre company Proper Job do for the local Manchester community. Find out more on their website: properjob.org.uk/the-lab-project

Have you heard? A brand-new course-matcher quiz has launched on our website. Fast, easy to use and no log-in required, this tool can help you decide which course is best suited for you. Find out which course you will get: rebrand.ly/course-matcher…