SOCIAL trainer A4e is holding an open day for foreign nationals who are unemployed and on benefits which are eligible to attend a FREE 15 week course learning English. A4e is running English for Speakers of Other languages (ESOL) that is funded by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) and delivered by our Employability Skills trainers in the heart of Exeter.

Pathways has helped a Devon woman to realise her lifelong dream of owning her own business.
Wendy Byrne is now running a catering company called 'Tickleyertastebuds' and believes the support from the Pathways programme has been instrumental in helping her to succeed.

A4e Pathways helps individuals on Incapacity Benefit access help and support when considering returning to work.


Read more about Wendy and Pathways on the South West Business Website on the link below:

http://www.southwestbusiness.co.uk/cornwall/Initiative-does-business-Wendy/article-1084748-detail/article.html

A joint business networking event is being held by A4e and Premier Inn to help local firms develop opportunities in the South West area - with plans to stage other events across the West Country during the summer. The first of the series will start in Plymouth at the Premier Inn on Lockyer's Quay, dated the 6th July, at 9.00 am until 11.00 am. The events will be FREE with breakfasts included.

A4e's response to the article in the Observer and the Channel 4 news item.