Skills for Life

Designed to connect with people through themes that matter to their everyday lives, Skills for Life offers something for everyone -from engaged library users looking to build practical skills, to jobseekers and adult learners accessing resources for employment seeking and digital literacy. Community groups and support services can engage with libraries and Skills for Life can have a role in helping their members build confidence and independence, while young adults will find support in navigating modern life through topics like media, health, and digital awareness. Skills for Life affirms the role of libraries as welcoming spaces for learning, empowerment, and personal growth.

The Skills for Life programme offers practical support across six essential areas:

•    Helping individuals build basic digital skills for everyday tasks,
•    Improving financial literacy for better money management
•    Developing media literacy to navigate online information safely
•    Providing guidance on employment and business skills
•    Promoting health awareness for informed decision-making
•    Encouraging sustainable living through environmental education.

The programme is part of the national public libraries The Library is the Place 2023 – 2027 strategy and reflects the expanding role of libraries as trusted community lifelong learning hubs. It is designed to be flexible, allowing each library to tailor delivery to local needs through workshops, curated resources, expert talks, and partnerships with community organisations.

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