In CharterNI we believe sustainability begins with developing the foundations first. That’s why we invest heavily in Education and Vocational Training for all ages, whether it be first time or return to learn participants as we feel this is paramount to helping create a society which help itself prosper.

In 2010 there were 337 engaged in learning or retraining. The table below shows a breakdown:

Adult Educational Course	No. Of Participants
APEL	7
BSC Honours Community Development	7
BSC Honours Informal Educaton	2
Child Protection Training	69
Common Purpose Belfast Profile	3
Community Development Learning Reflection	4
Mastery Foundation, Community Empowerment	17
FASA Anti Drugs	15
FASA Legal Highs Awareness	30
Human Rights Workshop	11
Interface in Communities	11
MS Word	8
OCN Level 1 Conflict Transformation and Messines Experience	7
OCN Level 2 Youth Work	16
Peace Building in Interface Communities	11
Stress Management	10
Sub Total	228
Youth Educational Course (under 18)
ASCERT Drugs and Alcohol Abuse	10
Common Purpose for Youth	28
FASA Anti Drugs	15
OCN Level 1 Youth Leadership	12
Sub Total	65
Vocational Training
Computer Tech	1
Retail Training	4
Rigg Training	1
SIA	38
Sub Total	44

There will be range of courses and training available in 2011. For further information please contact Albert Hewitt, Training Manager, 02890 459458 albert@charterni.com 

CHARTERNI ‘ Growing a Learning Community ‘