‘Multiply’ is a new programme aiming to share up to £559 million across the UK to help transform the lives of adults by improving their functional numeracy skills through initatives such as free personal tutoring, digital training, and flexible courses, workshops, bootcamps and events.
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What is multiply?
Why is Numeracy Important?
How is Multiply being delivered?
What is my current numeracy skill level?
Who is eligible?
Why should I take part?
Mid Ulster Multiply Initiatives
Contact details
What is Multiply?
In October 2021, the UK Government announced “Multiply”, a new scheme to boost numeracy skills, as part of the broader Shared Prosperity Programme.
The Department for the Economy is leading on the delivery of the Multiply programme in the north of Ireland. The programme will support the Economic Vision for a regionally balanced economy with good jobs and increased productivity which delivers on decarbonisation.
Numeracy is a vital skill and the £5.9m Multiply programme for Northern Ireland will boost the competence and confidence of over 3,000 adults and in turn enhance their opportunities for further training and employment.
The government’s programme aims to help transform the lives of adults across the UK who struggle with basic numeracy through a range of accredited and non-accredited initiatives.
This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Why is Numeracy Important?
Numeracy is the ability to understand and use maths in daily life, home, and work. Whether that be improving household finances, helping children with homework, making more sense of the stats and facts in the media, or improving numeracy skills specific to your line of work.
People who improve their numeracy skills are more likely to be in employment, have higher wages, and better wellbeing, and will be more able to progress to higher levels of free training to secure a skilled job in our economy.
Multiply projects target Adults (19+) who do not hold GCSE Maths at level C or above.
How is Multiply being delivered?
The Multiply programme is being delivered in Northern Ireland by further education colleges, universities and local councils in collaboration with the community and voluntary sector.
The initiative aims to boost numeracy skills in work and daily life. They range from drop-in sessions to longer intensive courses.
Mid Ulster District Council is delivering a number of initiatives across the district (detailed below) which will assist residents to increase their numeracy skills and confidence. Other initiatives are also being delivered for Mid Ulster Residents by South West College and Northern Regional College.
What is my current numeracy skill level?
Please take this short National Numeracy Challenge quiz on how confident you feel about Maths.
Who is eligible?
Adults aged 19 and over who do not already have a GCSE at grade C (or equivalent) in maths are eligible for courses, workshops, drop in days and bootcamps.
Why should I take part?
Our new initiatives will help you gain numeracy skills to help in everyday life. They will teach practical skills relevant to shopping on a budget and family budgeting, exercise and nutrition, financial planning and debt management along with providing apportunities to gain accredited qualifications in numeracy related topics.
Mid Ulster Multiply Initiatives
Mid Ulster LMP are delivering a range of initiatives as part of the Multiply Project.
Contact details
For further information or to register interest for any of the initiatives telephone 07584 331984 or email the team on multiply@midulstercouncil.org.
