Links
Links are grouped below by subject heading.
About unionlearn
Join a union
http://www.tuc.org.uk/tuc/unions_form.cfm
Unions are not just there when something goes wrong. Union workplaces are safer, and more likely to help employees get on with better training and development programmes. Unions themselves provide training and services like legal advice.
Trade Union Congress
http://www.tuc.org.uk/
The TUC is the voice of Britain at work. With more than 70 member unions representing nearly seven million working people from all walks of life. This site contains information about the latest TUC campaigns, press releases, policy briefings as well as advice pages on your rights at work.
Union learning reps
BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk
This site provides general information about learning etc.
BBC Learning
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/
The BBC website is one of the most popular sites in the country. This area of the site is dedicated to Learning and contains information about adult learning.
BBC Learning Zone
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/
BBC2's 'Working' series, year round television programmes on the Learning Zone that support learning for all those who want to get into or on in work.
British Association for Open Learning
http://www.baol.co.uk
The British Association for Open Learning provides information and advice on learning and promotes continuous improvement.
Campaign for Learning
http://www.campaign-for-learning.org.uk
The Campaign for Learning is a national charity, working to create an appetite for learning in individuals that will sustain them throughout their lives. They campaign to create an inclusive society in which learning is valued, understood, wanted and widely available to every individual.
CV writing tips
http://www.alec.co.uk/cvtips/index.htm
A free resume/CV writing advice and tips website.
Department for Education
http://www.education.gov.uk/
The Government department responsible for education and children’s services.
NIACE - The National Organisation for Adult Learning
http://www.niace.org.uk/
Providing information on the work carried out by NIACE to promote and support adult learning.
Returning to Learning
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/returning/
Do you want to join the growing community of adult learners, but where do you start? This is a step-by-step guide to returning to learning, here to give you all the answers you're looking for and all the advice and encouragement you need to start on a learning journey that could change your life.
Skills4Schools
http://www.skills4schools.org.uk
Skills4schools is an online resource to help school staff access learning opportunities at work. By providing an online guide to training, development and career pathways, the website aims to help staff develop in their current roles, make the move to new ones and take advantage of new career opportunities.
Trade Unions
http://www.tuc.org.uk/tuc/unions_list.cfm
This area of the TUC website contains a comprehensive list of unions, their contact details and websites.
Unionreps
http://www.UNIONREPS.org.uk
Networking and resources for reps. A sercure online forum to discuss the latest issues with other union reps.
Your rights at work
http://www.tuc.org.uk/tuc/rights_main.cfm
Need to know your rights at work? This area of the TUC site will explain your rights and give advice on common workplace problems.
Supporting Learners (IAG)
Facing Redundancy
http://www.tuc.org.uk/redundancy
Advice from the TUC for people facing redundancy. Includes information about training and retraining.
matrix Standard
http://www.matrixstandard.com/
The matrix Standard is the national quality standard for any organisation that delivers information, advice and/or guidance on learning and work.
nextstep
http://www.nextstep.org.uk/
nextstep promotes learning and work to all adults aged 20 and over. This website tells you what you can expect from the nextstep information and advice service.
Skills for Life
Life Coach Directory
http://www.lifecoach-directory.org.uk
The purpose of the site is ultimately to provide the UK with a huge life coach support network, enabling individuals to find a life coach close to them and appropriate for their needs. This is a free, confidential service that will help those seeking a new direction in their life to find the encouragement they need. Every life coach on the site who has a full profile has either sent a copy of their qualifications and insurance cover to us, or is registered with a professional body with recognised codes of ethics and practice, this way we can be assured of their professionalism.
Move On
http://www.move-on.org.uk
Move On is a national project aiming to share the success of a pilot project in Somerset and developing its approach further. It offers Level 1 and 2 learners the new national Certificate in Adult Literacy and numeracy with a free brush-up course, aiming to reach new learners who don't see themselves as needing help with their basic skills.
Skills for Families
http://www.skillsforfamilies.org
Skills for Families is working with 12 LEA/LSC partnerships across the country to help meet the need for effective family programmes through a joined up programme between Local Education Authorities, local Learning and Skills Councils and providers.
The Reader
http://www.thereader.co.uk
The Reader offers Read to Lead training for libraries and for other
organisations that wish to put reading into the heart of their work, as well as running a variety of events and projects which aim to improve literacy and life skills.
Time to Learn
http://www.timetolearn.org.uk
City & Guilds' online directory of adult residential courses and day schools, featuring a searchable database of courses and venues.
Vital Link
http://www.vitallink.org.uk
The Vital Link is an improvement programme for building and promoting libraries' capacity to support the Government's Skills for Life strategy, leading ultimately to a national offer for adult learners and the embedding of reading for pleasure in the Skills for Life curriculum.
Union Learning Fund
Union Learning Fund
http://www.unionlearningfund.org.uk
The Union Learning Fund (ULF) was set up in 1998 by the government as a source of funding to help trade unions promote and organise learning opportunities in the workplace. The ULF has been allocated £39.6m from 2003-2006 to continue the work done so far.
U-Net
Learndirect
http://www.learndirect.co.uk
Learndirect provides access to high quality courses, over 80 per cent of them on-line. You choose what to learn, when to learn - and you can learn as quickly or as slowly as you like.
Learning and organising
Opportunities for Women in Science, Engineering & Technology
http://www.ukrc4setwomen.org/html/women-and-girls/career-breaks/training-fo
UKRC is offering bursaries for an OU course for women returners
Learning & skills initiatives
Apprenticeships
http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/
Are you 16-24 years old? Find out how an apprenticeship could help you.
Cogent
http://www.cogent-careers.com/
chemical & pharmaceutical, oil, gas, nuclear, petroleum & polymers
Creative and Cultural Skills
http://www.creative-choices.co.uk/
advertising, crafts, music, performing, heritage, design & arts sectors
CWU Learning Web
http://cwulearn.org
The CWU has developed a nationwide network of Learning Centres and Union Learning Reps. Their aim to deliver the courses YOU want, delivered in the way YOU want them, at the time YOU want them.
For information about what is available in your area click on the region where you live or work.
Energy and Utility Skills
http://www.fssc.org.uk/
financial services, insurance and accounting
E-Skills UK
http://www.e-skills.com/1044
IT & telecoms sector
IMI - The institute of the motor industry
http://www.motor.org.uk/careers/index.html
(formerly known as Automotive Skills)
Improve Ltd
http://www.improveltd.co.uk/
food and drinks manufacturing and processing
Investors in People
http://www.investorsinpeople.co.uk
Investors in People is the national standard which sets a level of good practice for training and development of people in the workplace.
LANTRA
http://www.afuturein.com/
environment and land-based industries
Lifelong Learning UK
http://www.lluk.org/2852.htm
community-learning, education, FE*, HE*, libraries, work-based learning, training providers
Managing diversity: people make the difference at work - but everyone is different
http://www.cipd.co.uk/subjects/dvsequl/general/mandivers0305.htm?IsSrchRes=
CIPD's vision for the development of diversity as a cornerstone in informing good practice, focussing on the general concept of managing diversity and its relevance to the way organisations work. The diversity concept is inclusive and based on valuing everyone as a unique individual and celebrating this difference.
People 1st
http://www.uksp.co.uk/careermapsfullscreen.aspx
hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism
Proskills
http://www.prospect4u.co.uk/
building products, coatings, mineral processing, extractives, glass & print
SEMTA
http://www.semta.org.uk/careers__qualifications.aspx
science, engineering& manufacturing technologies sectors
Skills for Care and Development
http://www.socialcarecareers.co.uk/
social care, children, early years & young people's workforces in UK
Skills for Health
http://www.skillsforhealth.org.uk/page/career-frameworks
UK health sector
Skills for Justice
http://www.skillsforjustice.com/careers.asp?pageid=160
policing & law enforcement, youth justice, custodial care, community justice, courts service, prosecution services & forensic science
Skills for Logistics
http://www.careers.skillsforlogistics.org/
freight logistics & wholesaling industry
SkillsActive
http://www.skillsactive.com/careers/
sport & recreation, health & fitness, outdoors, playwork and caravanning industry
SkillSet
http://www.skillset.org/careers/working_in_media/http://
broadcasting, photo imaging, audiovisual & publishing
Skillsmart Retail
http://www.skillsmartretail.com/categories.php?pages_id=3
retail
Summit Skills
http://www.goodday.org.uk/Careers/7
Building services engineering
SummitSkills
http://www.summitskills.org.uk
SummitSkills is the Sector Skills Council for the building services engineering sector.
The Alliance of Sector Skills Councils
http://www.sscalliance.org
The Alliance is a new organisation (starting on 1st April 2008) comprising all 25 licensed UK Sector Skills Councils (SSCs).
Train to Gain Engage
http://engage.traintogain.gov.uk/about.
Train to Gain Engage is a website for anyone working to engage employers in the Train to Gain Service.
It provides you with the information and resources to inform employers about the Train to Gain service, explaining:
• what the Service is and how it benefits employers
• Train to Gain funding, and who is eligible
• the different training options available to employers
• where to find skills information
• how Train to Gain works with other organisations
• the processes for making referrals
Training Reference
http://www.trainingreference.co.uk/index.html
News, articles and resources on a variety of learning, training and development topics including management development, e-learning, team building, IT training and learning management systems
Union Skills Forum
http://www.unionskillsforum.org.uk/
This site exists to facilitate discussion between trade union members and Sector Skills Councils (SSCs). Trade unions are a key part of SSCs , with union representatives sitting on the board. Feedback from union members is essential for SSCs to achieve th
Workers' Educational Association
http://www.wea.org.uk
The Workers' Educational Association is the largest voluntary provider of adult learning opportunities, this website includes information on its workplace learning initiatives.
Information Communication Technology
BBC webwise
http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise
Tips and advice to help you get more out of the internet.
British Educational Communications and Technology Agency (BECTA)
http://www.becta.org.uk
BECTA promotes the use of ICT in learning and education. This site contains hints, case studies and advice about the use of ICT.
e-learning centre
http://www.e-learningcentre.co.uk
The centre for learning about e-learning.
e-learningZone
http://www.trainingzone.co.uk/zones/elearningzone/
e-learningZONE is an independent provider for information, news and resources on e-learning as part of the TrainingZone website
Free Pint
http://www.freepint.com
Free Pint is a community based website which provides a newsletter with tips on internet searching and website reviews.
Help is @ hand
https://www.helpisathand.org.uk/
A resource for managers and staff in uk online centres.
UK Online Centres
http://www.dfee.gov.uk/ukonlinecentres
UK Online Centres allow anyone in England to have access to the internet and email near to where they live. This website will help you find your nearest centre and provide you with more information on what UK Online Centres can offer.
Equality and diversity
Agebusters
http://www.agebusters.org.uk/
Agebusters is designed to be an invaluable first port-of-call for anyone wishing to know about the UK’s Age Discrimination Regulations. Within Age Regulations and Useful Links there are specific sections tailored to the needs of: Individuals, Employers,
Labour market, intermediaries (such as recruitment agencies, job brokers, training and adult career advice providers) and Journalists and broadcasters.
Birkbeck Institute of Lifelong Learning
http://www.bbk.ac.uk/bill
The research of the Institute focuses on four areas:
- citizenship, community development and community-based learning
- lifelong learning and the lifecourse
- social justice, equality and diversity
- in-situ and ex-situ interpretation and learning
Learning & skills policy
National Research and Development Centre for Adult literacy and numeracy
http://www.nrdc.org.uk/index.asp
NRDC aim to improve teaching practice and inform government policy through the generation of knowledge, by creating a strong research culture and by developing professional practice.
The National Literacy Trust
http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/Research/researchindex3.html
The National Literacy Trust is dedicated to keeping up-to-date with research and to disseminating findings to academics, practitioners and policy-makers. This site provides comprehensive information on specific subject areas. An index outlining informatio
The Union Ideas Network
http://uin.org.uk/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,1/
The UIN aims to link unions with academic and policy makers interested in, and committed to, the continuing revitalisation and development of the trade union movement in the UK.
Union Ideas Network
http://www.uin.org.uk
Union Ideas Network (UIN) aims to link unions with academic and policy makers interested in, and committed to, the continuing revitalisation and development of the trade union movement in the UK.
University for Industry
http://www.ufi.com/
Ufi aims to increase the demand for lifelong learning and promote the Government's vision of a learning culture. The Ufi's learning services are delivered through learndirect.
Warwick Centre for lifelong learning
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/study/cll/research/
The Centre undertakes a range of research and development activities (local, national and European) which informs its work and also contributes more generally to the field of lifelong learning.
TUC Education
National Extension College
http://www.nec.ac.uk/courses/
Following the agreement signed between NEC and Unionlearn on 16 November 2006, all trade unionists will now receive a 10% discount on the cost of any NEC home study course. Trade unionists will be given the opportunity to progress from basic level skills programmes on to more advanced study courses.
Furthermore, assistance will also be made available to younger members, the disabled and those of ethnic minority.
The Commonwealth of Learning
http://www.col.org/
COL is an intergovernmental organisation created to encourage the development and sharing of open learning and distance education knowledge, resources and technologies.
