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11 March 2010
Unionlearn authors toasted by literati at Number 10 celebration
Winners of a unionlearn writing competition won a special tribute from Sarah Brown, the Prime Minister's wife, at a reception at Downing Street to celebrate World Book Day.
1 March 2010
Skills Recovery: how the West Midlands can survive the recession... and beyond
The creation of more than 20 workplace learning centres are playing a crucial role in providing new skills to workers in the West Midlands, helping them to survive the current recession and preparing them for the jobs of the future.
Midlands
19 February 2010
Working together to give young people hard and soft skills for the workplace
Pioneering courses to prepare young people for the world of work received a boost today (February 19, 2010) at Stephenson College with the signing of an agreement to promote skills and learning in the workplace.
Midlands
18 February 2010
Launch of TUC/unionlearn initiative to aid recovery from recession in the region
This week's employment figures, on the back of the disappointing decision that Tata Corus are going ahead with mothballing the Redcar Steelworks, shows that there remains a good deal of work required to lead the region out of recession. Trade unions are key partners in aiding this recovery.
Northern
16 February 2010
Unionlearn centre awarded the Inspire Mark for its innovative work providing a legacy for the Olympics
A union-run learning centre which is persuading workers on the Olympic site to down their tools and learn computer skills and a range of courses has been recognised as an innovative and exceptional project inspired by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Southern and Eastern
15 February 2010
Free tips and advice for those facing redundancy
Unionlearn is working with the Financial Services Authority (FSA), the UK's financial regulator, as part of its Skills: Recession & Recovery project to help those facing redundancy or in danger of losing their job. The FSA has published a handbook providing information on how to manage personal finances during volatile times in workplace. Many people during this recession have had their hours cut, some have lost their job and others face an uncertain future.
1 February 2010
Unionlearn welcomes Apprenticeships Week
Tom Wilson, Director of unionlearn said: “Unionlearn welcomes the celebration of apprenticeships this week and urges employers to use the £2,500 Government grants for 16 and 17 years olds to be taken on to the scheme.'
21 January 2010
Golden Opportunity
Workers on the Olympic Park were invited to down their tools and improve their computer skills and take part in a range of free courses at the launch of the Community and Trade Union Learning Centre, today (Januray 21).
Tessa Jowell, the Olympics minister, Lord Young, minister at the Department for Business, Inovations and Skills, Brendan Barber, General Secretary of the TUC, Quick Reads author Lola Jaye and John Armitt, chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority, were there to celebrate the opening of the centre.
Southern and Eastern
13 January 2010
Right for time to train will benefit all
Employees, employers and the economy all stand to benefit from the new right to request time off work for training.
Tom Wilson, director of unionlean, said: “This new right could transform learning at work. Employers can, of course, say no but will need to show good reason. The similar right to request flexible working resulted in millions of employees making requests with over 90 per cent being agreed by employers. Knowing that they have the right to ask will encourage millions of employees, putting pressure on employers who don't train to think again and helping all employees get a fair chance to improve their skills.”
17 December 2009
Skills: Recession & Recovery
As 2010 dawns, unionlearn is stepping up its work on a project to combat redundancies and create opportunities for employees to learn new skills to weather the economic downturn and prepare for the recovery.
