Life is one long challenge. It is through the challenges of life that we learn – and it is never too late to learn. Throughout Wales, people are discovering their talent for learning and doing, and are having fun!

Perhaps you’re thinking about getting a qualification for the first time – you might have decided to improve your basic skills like reading and writing, or perhaps you’re planning to return to learning after a period being out of work or after bringing up a family. Maybe you’ve decided to go for a career change or promotion and you need a new qualification to get where you want to be.

Learning does not just mean studying for qualifications or to improve job opportunities. It can cover a whole range of mind expanding and physical opportunities. Learning can develop new, update old or build on current skills. The Individual Learning Account Wales (ILA Wales) will help YOU achieve your learning objectives. By taking out an ILA Wales, you can choose when, how and what you learn.

The scheme is very simple and depending upon the cost of the course and your personal circumstances, we could give you between £100-£200. It’s not a loan so the money you receive doesn’t have to be paid back! With ILA Wales, you owe it to yourself to start learning a living. 

You can use your ILA Wales with a wide range of learning providers. For information on ILA Wales registered providers who will be able to meet your needs please contact learndirect on freephone 0800 100 900.

The Welsh Assembly Government will establish annually a quality Learning Provider base, capable of offering you the best possible learning opportunities across Wales.