Pursue your passion or try something new? Our short Leisure Courses cater for beginners to advanced learners. Get started today>

Need to get work, but missing vital skills? We can help your reading, writing, numeracy, computer skills and more.

Do you need fee help? Explore funding options > with Smart and Skilled, UOW Pathways, Tech Savvy Small Business and Tech Savvy Seniors.

Want to up skill and maximise your employment opportunities? Enrol in one of our range of nationally accredited Vocational Certificates, skill sets or individual units of competency.

In 2015, the NSW Government implemented a new funding system called Smart and Skilled. This system aims to provide financial support and incentives for you to train in skills for which there are available jobs in the community.

Find out if you are eligible for a Smart and Skilled funded course at WEA Illawarra.

Are you 15-18 and struggling to complete your HSC? Our supportive high school, Alesco Illawarra, offers an alternative HSC experience. Take the chance to thrive within our alternative school environment. Alesco Illawarra is a registered, independent secondary school offering smaller class sizes for greater opportunities to identify your strengths and build confidence. At Alesco Illawarra you receive ongoing support from us, plus our trusted community services partners.

Visit the ALESCO website