ADULTS in Cumbria who want to improve their numeracy skills will soon be able to join free courses to help boost their job prospects, as well as their maths confidence in everyday life.

Known as Multiply, the free courses will be administered by Cumbria County Council, thanks to a £2.3 million award from the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund. 

Aimed at adults who do not have a GCSE grade C/4 or higher in maths, the Multiply courses will offer an opportunity to improve their numeracy through free flexible courses that fit around their lives.

The free courses will be available to Cumbrian residents on either a part-time or intensive basis and will be offered in flexible settings across the county.   

Potential students and employers interested in searching courses and providers available can visit the website.

Deborah Earl, Cabinet Member for Public Health and Community Services, said: “It is a significant and positive step that resources are being put in place locally, in Cumbria, to help improve numeracy skills.

“Building up confidence in using numbers can help people secure better employment and earn better wages to drive long-term prosperity.

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