Multiply
Multiply is a new programme to help transform the lives of adults by improving their numeracy skills through initiatives such as Bootcamps, Fun Days, Personal Development Programmes, Numeracy & IT Workshops and Industry Upskilling.
What is Multiply?
The Department for the Economy is leading the delivery of the Multiply programme in the north of Ireland.
The programme will support the economic vision for a regionally balanced economy with good jobs and increased productivity by helping eligible adults improve their numeracy skills.
Numeracy is a vital skill and the £5.9m Multiply programme will boost the competence and confidence of over 3,000 adults and in turn enhance their opportunities for further training and employment.
The UK Government’s programme aims to help transform the lives of adults across the UK who struggle with basic numeracy through a range of accredited and non-accredited initiatives.
The Multiply programme is being delivered by Further Education Colleges, Universities and Local Councils in collaboration with the community and voluntary sector.
The funding period is 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025.
Why is Numeracy Important?
Numeracy is the ability to understand and use maths in daily life, home and work.
Whether that be managing household finances, helping with homework, making sense of the statistics and facts in the media or improving numeracy skills for work.
People who improve their numeracy skills are more likely to be in employment, have higher wages, better wellbeing and able to progress to secure a skilled job.
What is my Current Numeracy Skill Level?
Please take this short National Numeracy Challenge website survey on how confident you feel about Maths.
Who is Eligible?
Adults, 19+, who have not attained GCSE Maths at Level C or above.
Mid & East Antrim Initiatives
The Multiply initiative holds great promise in advancing critical maths skills and numeracy knowledge and we are hoping that through a collaborative approach we can maximise the impact of these sixteen interventions for Mid and East Antrim residents and businesses.
The initiatives below have been approved by Department for the Economy under five themes:
Bring Your Grown Up
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Summer Transition Maths Camp |
Delivered 29 July – 1 August 2024 |
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Numeracy via Gaming |
Open for registration Delivery January – March 2025 |
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Numeracy Fun Days |
Nature & Numbers Family Fun Day in Carnfunnock on 26 October 2024 |
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Parent Numeracy Programme |
Open for registration |
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Toddler Cook It |
Open for registration |
Numeracy for Mature Learners
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Energy Efficient Cookery |
Delivered in Ballygally, Greenisland and Ballymena |
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Community Numeracy Programme |
Open for registration November 2024 Delivery January 2024 – March 2025 |
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Getting to Grips with Numeracy & IT |
Excel Training Register your interest via WhatsApp: 07389 648421 or Facebook message: @HRDServices September 2024 – March 2025 |
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Hill Walking Skills |
Delivery January 2025 |
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Personal Development Programme |
Being delivered in partnership with Community Groups |
Numeracy Bootcamps
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Do It Yourself |
Open for registration contact: patricia.fleming@womenstec.org or T: 07849 523 072 |
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Sewing & Design |
Delivered in Greenisland October – November 2024 |
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Gardening & Landscaping |
Open for registration contact: lorraine@accessemployment.co.uk Delivery September 2024 – February 2025 |
Refresh Numeracy Programme |
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Refresh: Orienteering |
March 2025
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Refresh: Health |
Open for registration contact: info@networkpersonnel.org.uk |
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Refresh: Upcycling |
Series of workshops in partnership with Midtown Makers, Ballymena October 2024 - March 2025 |
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Refresh: Traditional Skills |
Traditional Blacksmithing Workshop delivered 16 & 17 October 2024 Christmas Pottery Workshop delivered 15 & 22 November 2024 Learn to Crochet commences on 15 November 2024 Open for registration at: multiply@midandeastantrim.gov.uk Wax Melts Workshops with Galgorm Melts
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Contact multiply@midandeastantrim.gov.uk for registrationMaths for Speakers of Other Languages
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The Math Path |
November 2024 |
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Industry-led Upskilling
We are also working with local companies and businesses on an Industry-Led Upskilling programme.
If you are a local business, town centre trader or tourism provider please contact the team for further detail on the training available.
Contact Details
For further information or to register an interest for any of the Multiply initiatives:
T: 028 2563 3190
E: multiply@midandeastantrim.gov.uk
This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
The UK Shared Prosperity Fun aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.