At the time of the questionnaire, 30 people were undertaking vocational training, primarily professional/managerial, supervisory, technical or craft/ skills related courses. A further 127 people, however were interested in taking a training course, with the greatest number (80) wanting computer training and rural/ agricultural skills (25) (Q.9).
Over half the respondents felt there was either no provision for adult learning in the parish, or that it was poor (Q.10). This explains the anomaly in Q.9e, in which only 30 people said they could get to Bradworthy for training, compared with 60 who could get to Holsworthy. Q.9e asked respondents to write in their own choice of training centres.
Training should be a priority
Since Bradworthy does not at present have such a centre, this would explain why only 30 people opted for it. In reality, the nearest centre would of course be the centre of choice.
' We need more local training in computer studies '
Recommendations
Provision should be made for more adult learning in the Parish, with particular emphasis on computer training.
' More home study courses '
Funding should be sought for the creation of a village Telecentre to offer training in the use of computers for personal and business use, as well as distance learning for all age groups by means of direct links with colleges.
The old Church Room could be refurbished to provide a facility for local organisations, with particular focus on the youth of the parish.
Training in rural and agricultural skills could be provided by means of locally organised day or evening classes led, where possible, by local people with appropriate skills. Those prepared to lead such classes or give individual training would be identified by the Local Skills Register.
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