What's new
Here are the latest additions to the unionlearn website.
Documents
2 September 2010
Unions North Issue 24
The Magazine of the Northern TUC. In this issue: Public services, the economy, equalities...and David Miliband; Northern Region goes all out with 52 workplaces participating in Learning at Work Day; Cuts and money grabbers, the latest threats to Asbestos victims; PCS make it an amazing 7 matrix accreditations for learning centres ...and more.
About unionlearn
Northern
2 September 2010
Impact of photography course funded through the Festival of Learning - Case study
As part of the Festival of Learning, the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists (SCP) ran a digital photography course, in conjunction with Lewisham College, for staff in October 2009. In every day clinical practice podiatrists are increasingly required to take digital photographs of different foot problems for inclusion in patient clinical records.
Learning & skills initiatives
Southern and Eastern
2 September 2010
What do I need to know about apprentice pay?
Frequently asked questions about apprenticeship pay answered.
Learning & skills initiatives
1 September 2010
EVENT - Accessing Higher Education in the Workplace - Project Dissemination
Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010
This event will bring together ULRs, trade unions, sector skills councils, higher education institutes (HEIs), employers, fdf (foundation degree forward) and unionlearn to discuss the conclusions of the project, speaker to learners, ULRs and HEIs involved, investigate the enhanced IAG available and explore how the lessons learned during the project could be applied to other TUC regions.
Supporting Learners (IAG)
Southern and Eastern
31 August 2010
Star Corner: Barclays and Barclaycard in the North East make the grade
Unionlearn in the northern region would like to extend very hearty congratulations to two more of the region's union-led projects and workplaces as they achieve the prestigious matrix Standard. The Inspire and Insight projects (led by Unite the union)in Barclays Sunderland and Barclaycard Stockton respectively, have been supported by unionlearn for several years through the Learning for All Fund. Both projects now have learning centres and with the union have developed strong local partnerships to make the innovative initiatives a success for everyone involved...
About unionlearn
Northern
25 August 2010
Learning Development Organiser - UCU Scotland
Fixed term to 31 March 2011. £32,708 p.a. Full time. Scotland (Edinburgh). Closing date: 06 Sep 2010
About unionlearn
Scotland
Discussions
Learning and skills council
General Chat, 25 November 2008
Workplace inspection
General Chat, 16 November 2008
Time off for training
General Chat, 13 November 2008
Contractual changes
General Chat, 5 November 2008
L@w day
Union Learning Reps, 4 November 2008
Cfxbh
General Chat, 27 October 2008
Events
3 September 2010
CV Preparation workshop Writing CVs, completing application forms and interview skills
Unionlearn are holding two full day workshops for ULRs on preparing a CV. These will be held on 3rd and 21st September at the unionlearn office in Leeds.
The workshops have been designed to give ULRs additional tools so that they can in turn hold similar workshops and help support those who find themselves in the position of having to find another role and would like to improve their CV, gain ideas on how to complete application forms and improve their interview skills.
Aims:
To share current best practices in CV design, to understand and complete application forms and be aware of interview techniques.
Outcomes:
- Assess your achievements, skills and qualities
- Provide evidence to support your skills and qualities
- Produce a CV and write an effective covering letter
- Analyse a job advertisement and identify the key skills required for the role
- Complete an application form that matches the job requirements
- Prepare for the job interview
Places are limited, so please apply as soon as possible. All applications MUST be endorsed by your union project worker.
Please let us know in your application if you have any dietary or access requirements.
9 September 2010
Unionlearn Midlands Forum A workshop on how the employment right works, how trade unions can promote it and the advances in training opportunities for members that could come from this right.
Links
Adult Learners' Week ESF Awards 2010
It's not too late to nominate lifelong learners!
If you know extraordinary and inspiring adult learners and want to give them the recognition they deserve, nominate them for an Adult Learners' Week ESF Award. The awards recognise outstanding adults who have transformed their lives through learning.
There are five main ESF award categories:
- ESF Individual awards (9 regional winners)
- ESF Outstanding Learner of the Year (national - from regional winners)
- ESF Learning Works (national)
- ESF Groups (national)
- ESF Opening Doors - projects (national)
Making the process even easier, you can now nominate online. The forms are short and simple to complete, and they are also available to download in PDF and Word formats.
Everyone nominated for an award will receive a certificate of achievement. The winners will receive a learning voucher valued between £200 and £1,500.
'My learning has empowered me and given me the belief that my future is in my hands' (Frank Harris, 2009 ESF Outstanding Learner of the Year)
To read the stories of last year's winners, visit the Adult Learners' Week website.
All award categories are open to learners living in England only. Read the guidance notes and eligibility criteria.
For more information about the awards, visit www.alw.org.uk/nominate.
Nominations close at 5pm on 29 January 2010.
Please contact the Northern TUC unionlearn team for more info or help with submitting the nomination form.
Learning & skills initiatives, 29 August 2010
LSN directorate Research Centres
The directorate contains seven Research Centres and an Evaluation Unit. The centres focus on sector priorities, carrying out research to inform policy and improve practice.
Learning & skills policy, 1 September 2010
