Leap (education and training)
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| Formation | August 2007 |
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| Purpose | Education, Training information |
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Region served
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Suffolk, United Kingdom |
| Affiliations | University Campus Suffolk, Suffolk Chamber of Commerce |
| Website | Leap |
Leap[1] was established in 2007 by University Campus Suffolk, Suffolk Learning and Skills Council and Suffolk County Council with funding from East of England Development Agency.
Leap is unique to Suffolk and delivers free and impartial, high quality information and signposting to everyone seeking education or training opportunities through a website. Leap also works with the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce to assist businesses hoping to improve the skills of their workforce.
Overview
Leap is a collaboration of strategic partners and education providers that includes University Campus Suffolk, Suffolk County Council, West Suffolk College, Suffolk Chamber of Commerce and various voluntary sector organisations.[2] In April 2009, University Campus Suffolk took over as the lead partner for the project.
The Leap Website is the central portal for information about adult learning and skills courses in Suffolk and enables individuals to browse the course database and choose from approximately 6,000 local courses including Skills for Life Courses, Further and Higher Education and Leisure and Community Learning Courses.
Aims
The aim of Leap is to make access to education and skills as local as possible in response to the largely rural nature of the county,[3] as well as providing access to a range of education options for people who want to pursue learning from basic literacy to higher education.
Students
Individuals aged 18+ from all backgrounds take advantage of Leap for information and resources to education and training.
Leap for Business
Formed in 2010 by Leap and Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, Leap for Business is a free signposting service offering independent, impartial and comprehensive skills advice to business throughout Suffolk.
