Multiply your numeracy skills with the new ‘Multiply’ Programme
Mid Ulster District Council, through the Mid Ulster Labour Market Partnership, officially launched the new ‘Multiply’ Programme at an event at Hill of The O’Neill and Ranfurly House yesterday evening, Wednesday 4 September.
Through the ‘Multiply’ Programme a number of initiatives will be delivered across the district which will help residents increase their numeracy skills in fun, interactive and engaging ways.
The ‘Multiply’ programme, which is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), aims to share up to £559 million across the UK to help transform the lives of adults by improving their functional numeracy skills through initiatives such as free personal tutoring, digital training, and flexible courses, workshops, bootcamps and events.
Mid Ulster Labour Market Partnership has received £258,115 from the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. This is part of a £5.9m Multiply fund being managed by the Department for the Economy in the north of Ireland.
As part of the ‘Multiply’ programme a number of free family fun days took place across the district over the summer which encouraged adults to work together with children in teams to complete entertaining but challenging numeracy tasks to be in with a chance of winning a Mid Ulster Gift Card. The winning teams were presented with their prizes during the launch event.
The ‘Multiply’ fun days were a huge success with approximately 1000 people attending over the 6 events.
Other initiatives taking place over the coming months as part of the ‘Multiply’ programme, are:
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Enhanced Learning for Industry - the opportunity to undertake a funded qualification in a numeracy related subject.
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Financial Planning for Retirement Drop In days - to support residents with financial planning towards and during Retirement.
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Financial Planning for Retirement Workshops – providing information on financial wellbeing for over 50s.
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Financial Wellbeing 1 to 1 Bootcamps - 1-1 support available for 15 individuals who already struggling to manage finances.
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Financial Wellbeing Small Group Workshops - small group financial wellbeing workshops.
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Financial Wellbeing Workshops for Speakers of Other Languages - small group financial wellbeing workshops with translation service.
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Road Shows - financial wellbeing roadshows to provide accessible information to improve financial health.
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Health and Nutrition Small Group Workshops - Increase your numeracy skills and get fit and active at the same time as part of a group.
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Health and Nutrition 1 to 1 Bootcamps - increase your numeracy skills and get fit and active at the same time 1-1.
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Gamified Learning Numeracy - a new learning experience using novel digital technologies and/or Virtual Reality technology.
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Money Matters Workshops – providing financial planning advice to assist with understanding finance pension planning, loans, debt and general money management.
Speaking about the ‘Multiply’ programme and the opportunity it holds for residents, Chair of the Council, Councillor Eugene McConnell said,
The ‘Multiply’ programme has the power to change lives and really make a difference for our local community. The initiative is an important step towards empowering our residents with the skills they need to succeed in today's world. By improving numeracy skills, we're not just enhancing individual opportunities, but we're also building a stronger, more resilient workforce. I encourage everyone to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity. Together, we can ‘multiply’ our success.
For more information on the ‘Multiply’ programme in Mid Ulster, all the upcoming initiatives, and how to apply, go to: www.midulstercouncil.org/multiply.