Multiply projects will support adult numeracy

"It is very encouraging that there has been a lot of interest in delivering these courses and it is great to see this important scheme for employability in Warwickshire advancing."

Adults  in Warwickshire who are looking to improve their numeracy skills will benefit from new courses designed to open up opportunities for people to grow their confidence and employment options.

The Multiply project is a £270 million Government investment in new courses to be delivered locally by councils, colleges and other training and education providers.

Warwickshire County Council has been allocated £2million from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to deliver programmes over a three-year period to adults who do not already have a GCSE grade C/4 or higher in Maths or equivalent. 

The Council's call for applications met with a strong response with projects with a value at almost £3M requested. These will now undergo a rigorous assessment process as the County Council works with local partners to identify the projects to receive funding to March 2025.

It is hoped to make decisions on which projects will be Multiply-funded later in the Autumn with the first participants able to start Multiply projects this year. The successful projects will be announced at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/multiply."

Many adults in England struggle with numeracy and such poor numeracy skills can hold people back from having the confidence to get on in life and into work. Those who improve their numeracy skills are more likely to be in employment, have higher wages, and better wellbeing, so the Multiply programme, by supporting individuals, will help employers and thereby the local economy.

Warwickshire County Council leader Cllr Izzi Seccombe said: "The Multiply initiative is a very welcome one as it addresses an area which is holding back so many adults and their aspirations to build careers. It is very encouraging that there has been a lot of interest in delivering these courses and it is great to see this important scheme for employability in Warwickshire advancing." 

For more information please vist: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/multiply