Multiply launches in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority
This month we are launching Multiply in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and the Fenlands as part of the Government’s Skills for Life campaign and helping adults to improve their numeracy skills.
Multiply is part of a series of LOTs won earlier this year to support the upskilling of people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority.
Carly Sidebottom, Head of ESF and AEB, says:
“We are excited and honoured to be working in partnership with such a forward thinking, community focused Authority. The opportunity that the Multiply agenda will provide for the people of Cambridgeshire is amazing. We look forward to working with people as we build their confidence with numbers, be that parents trying to help their children with their homework, employers supporting their staff to be more confident in the workplace or help people manage their money as we all navigate this difficult cost of living crisis. We are keen to send the message that numbers aren’t scary!”
About Multiply
Multiply is the government’s new £560 million programme to help transform the lives of hundreds of thousands of adults across the UK
If you’re aged 19 and over and don’t have maths GCSE at grade C (or equivalent), you can access free numeracy courses through Multiply to build your confidence with numbers and gain a qualification.
Good numeracy skills may unlock job opportunities and lead to higher wages or prepare you for further study. They also help in everyday life, such as helping children with homework and budgeting money.
Businesses who develop their employees’ numeracy skills can boost productivity, increase profits, and improve employee retention.
Who we support
Our tailored delivery can support you if:
- You are a parent and looking to support your children with their homework, as well as seeking support with everyday numeracy skills such as budgeting and financial planning.
- You have been recently released from prison and are looking for key numeracy skills that can support you to get back on your feet and plan for your future financially.
- You are looking for general numeracy skills that can support you in your home or the workplace – everything from DIY to cooking, to budgeting to understanding mobile phone plans.
- You are employed and looking to boost your confidence with numbers in the workplace, or you are an employer looking to upskill your workforce.