Grant Deadline: Sunday 18 July Community Conversation Deadline: Sunday 8 August London is facing a historically high unemployment rate at a time of great uncertainty, with communities across the capital deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In his manifesto the Mayor committed to making jobs, jobs, jobs his top priority; helping Londoners to get the right skills to find employment has never been more important. As well as helping people to get the job they want, learning at any age gives people confidence, helps them be more active in their communities, and lets them lead happier and healthier lives. London has been a city of learning for over 100 years, and colleges, councils, learning providers and voluntary/community organisations have helped millions of people to learn, gain new skills and to fulfil their potential. At this critical time in London’s history, the Greater London Authority want to hear directly from Londoners. The GLA are inviting all organisations who work directly with Londoners to host a ‘Community Conversation’ to gather Londoners’ views. They are offering Consultation Access Grants of up to £500 for organisations that need support to do this; the deadline to apply for a grant has been extended to Sunday 18 July 2021. Your organisation can also submit its own response to the consultation through a different link for organisations. The deadline to host a Community Conversation or respond to the consultation is Sunday 8 August 2021. The consultation feedback will help shape future employment and skills priorities, especially the draft Adult Education Roadmap for London, which sets out a long-term vision for adult learning in the capital. Adult learning includes all types of classes, courses, training opportunities and qualifications for those aged 19+, and is important to help Londoners get the skills they need for jobs and to live happier, healthier lives. |