Official opening of Kirklandneuk eLearning Centre

Wed, 21 Oct 2009

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The state of the art Kirklandneuk eLearning Centre has been officially opened by Council Leader, Derek Mackay. The new centre, situated within the Kirklandneuk Community Centre offers a first-class community based learning facility for residents across Renfrewshire.

Councillor Mackay was delighted to have the honour of officially opening the centre, "This facility is a great investment for the people of Renfrew and Renfrewshire, offering flexible, community based learning opportunities to people of all ages and backgrounds.
"I'm delighted to be officially opening the centre in Kirklandneuk and wish the staff and students alike the best of luck in this exciting new facility."

The new eLearning Centre, run by Reid Kerr College, is part of the Renfrewshire Workforce Plus Programme that aims to help residents back into employment, education or training. Bill Anderson, Renfrewshire Workforce Plus manager said, "We are delighted to be working in partnership with Reid Kerr College to deliver this top class facility. Improving skills is a key aspect of the Workforce Plus agenda and community based eLearning centres are an excellent environment for people to re-train and upgrade their skills."

Reid Kerr Principal Joe Mooney welcomed the new centre. He said, "The Kirklandneuk
eLearning Centre will provide the local people of Renfrew with a wide variety of learning opportunities including access to further education, all on their doorstep. Reid Kerr is delighted to be working in partnership with Renfrewshire's Workforce Plus and Renfrewshire Council on this initiative and thanks must go to the voluntary management committee, who have been instrumental in the centre's success to date."

Courses at the centre are free and include:

• Computer & Internet Training
• Multimedia
• Digital Photography
• PC Maintenance & Repair
• Languages

For further information on these and other courses call the centre on 0141 886 2896 or pop in to the centre at Ness Road, Kirklandneuk, Renfrew, PA4 9DE.

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