The Directorate of Lifelong Learning and Employability introduces its Essential Skills course category. These courses are designed to equip individuals with fundamental skills necessary for societal function. Covering a wide range of topics such as communication, numerical, personal finance, and digital literacy, the programs are tailored to meet the needs of learners who struggle at a very basic level. By focusing on these core competencies, the Directorate ensures that participants can confidently navigate the challenges of modern life and work environments. Through these courses, learners will gain valuable skills that enhance their overall effectiveness in various aspects of their lives. 

Listen to what Rose Vella and Cecilia Gatt had to say about the courses offered by Lifelong Learning in the Essential Skills Category through the videos below or through the following links on Youtube.

Short Version - https://youtu.be/kEFvPSsRFQ0?si=5o_8orXLQ8cGCfO7

Long Version - https://youtu.be/wosh0o1Jcgk?si=sys8E3p2j9SI6nit

Applications are open from the 11th July until the 8th of August. Further information can be acquired through the website lifelonglearning@gov.mt and any queries can be made through the email servizz@gov.mt

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through the online platform through the link or by visiting any of the servizz.gov outlets - https://lifelonglearningcourses.gov.mt/programme/apply?sort_order=1&