19 July 2021 onwards and Covid-19: Our learning centres are open and ready for our new academic year which starts in September 2021. Our courses are online, in-class or a mix of both. Read more about how we are following Waltham Forest Council’s public health policy for your safety.

Our free Virtual Job Fair: Thursday 29 July 2021

Trying to get a job? Find out about apprenticeships, vacancies and careers in all sorts of sectors: join our free Virtual Job Fair on 29 July 2021!

Thank you to all our presenters and everyone who joined our recent Virtual Job Fairs. For pdfs of the presentations, please go to our Virtual Job Fairs page.

Enrol on September 2021–July 2022 courses and training

Ready to learn new skills? We have hundreds of courses and training for you to choose from. Get started: explore our 2021–22 prospectus and course listings.

Most of our courses are free or you can get a discount of up to 70 percent off depending on your circumstances. If you don’t qualify for free courses, book early to get a 10 percent discount!

For you and your family: creative, gardening and wellbeing courses

Most of our art, craft, fashion, gardening, family learning and wellbeing courses can be booked online. Find out more and enrol on a creative, gardening or wellbeing course today.

Become job-ready: free job clubs, support and courses

Job hunting? For support and oexpert advice, join one of our free job clubs for Waltham Forest residents. Our next job club sessions are online and in-person in August and September 2021.

If you are trying to get back into work, get your first job or change your career, it can be hard to know where to start. From CV tips to apprenticeships, vacancies and skills courses, help is available. Explore our page on free jobs support, training and resources from Microsoft, Waltham Forest Council and Gov UK.

Free Passport to Work programme for unemployed Waltham Forest residents

Are you trying to get a job? Our Passport to Work programme for unemployed Waltham Forest residents includes digital skills, interview skills and teamwork. You will also create a learning plan and get access to job vacancies.

Laptop loans for our learners

We understand that it can be hard to access a computer to keep up with your learning. To help, we have a new laptop loan service and we are exploring ways to help with internet access too.

Live in or near London? Learn with us!

You don’t have to live in Waltham Forest to enrol with us: our courses are open to all adults in the UK aged 19 years and older. Do you live in Loughton, Debden or Buckhurst Hill? Some of our courses are online, but if you live near Waltham Forest, you could also take an in-person or blended (online and in-person) course with us. Find out more about enrolling with us.

Apprenticeship jobs available

Apprenticeships are high-quality, work-based training programmes. They are a fantastic way to start or change your career. Our experienced team will help you find the right role. Start with our list of apprenticeship roles.

Employers: you could get £2,000 to employ an apprentice! To find out how, email our team apprenticeships.als@walthamforest.gov.uk

Our English Conversation Clubs and free volunteer training

Practise speaking English in a friendly group. Join one of our free English Conversation Clubs for Waltham Forest residents. We have clubs almost every day (Monday to Saturday). Join a free English Conversation Club.

Our Clubs are run by trained volunteers. Want to volunteer? We offer free accredited training for the volunteers who run our Conversation Clubs. Find out more about becoming a Conversation Club volunteer.

Keep learning with us!

Trying to get a job? Our free jobs help courses and resources can help. We are also recruiting new apprentices.

Keep learning with us! Waltham Forest Adult Learning Service is proud to join with other education providers and be a part of Keep London Learning.

Please note: the group images of learners and staff on our website were taken before Covid-19 safety measures and restrictions.