The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) has advised over four million adults on their next step into learning.

The nextstep service, set up in August 2004, offers people over the age of 20, information on the options and financial assistance for training and learning available in their area.

David Way, Director of Skills at the LSC said: "It's a really exciting time for adults looking to improve their lot in terms of literacy and skills. nextstep is providing a popular and valued service in the community and we would encourage more people to use its facilities to find out more about the learning opportunities and financial help available to them."