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	Union learning reps\|Negotiating learning agreements\|Supporting Learners (IAG)\|Working with providers\| Skills for Life\|Union Learning Fund\|U-Net\|Learning and organising\|Learning & skills initiatives\|Information Communication Technology\|Equality and diversity\| Add a comment to the discussion. See all discussion topics. Fifth unionlearn Southern & Eastern annual conference Subject Search term Advanced search We can alert you by email about anything new in your chosen subjects. Register your interests now.	date: 12.06.09 embargo: none Jo Brand presents Sheffield College Trade Union Studies Centre with prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award Tony Fletcher, Trade Union Studies Coorindator and Heather Smith, Principal, Sheffield College received the prestigious unionlearn Quality Award from Jo Brand. The award was made for Sheffield College Trade Union Studies Centre's provision of TUC Trade Union Studies at unionlearn's third annual conference in central London. Sheffield College Trade Union Studies Centre is one of over 80 education providers to have received the award. Heather Smith, Jo Brand and Tony Fletcher ©2009 Copyright Rod Leon The unionlearn Quality Award is awarded to providers in the learning world who are committed to working with trade unions. Awards are made to providers who demonstrate that unions and union learners are considered in the design, development and delivery of courses and programmes. Those providers achieving the unionlearn Quality Award will be included on the unionlearn website which receives over three million hits per month. Jo Brand said: ' I know through my time working as a psychiatric nurse that learning benefits not only people's confidence and their careers, but also their health. So I'm pleased today to be supporting the TUC's unionlearn, which has made such a difference to workplace learning.' Heather Smith, Principal, Sheffield College said: 'Sheffield College is delighted to receive the unionlearn Quality Award. Working in partnership with union learning reps has meant that more union members can experience the training and learning opportunities which meet their needs. We always aim to be flexible and responsive, including developing innovative work in the area of online learning. We are proud of our work in this area, which is highly successful.' Dr Alan Roe, unionlearn regional manager said: 'Unionlearn and trade unions are ensuring that the education members receive is of the highest standard and the unionlearn Quality Award guarantees this. Our work with Sheffield College is benefiting people in Sheffield and I am delighted to see them receive this award from Jo Brand.' NOTES TO EDITORS: All unionlearn press releases can be found at www.unionlearn.org.uk Media enquiries: Wanda Wyporska T: 020 7079 6950 M: 07795 844728 E: wwyporska@tuc.org.uk Press release (400 words) issued 12 Jun 2009 top of page Email this page to a colleague Regional Language Network - opportunities in the Northern region 20 August 2010 All Shipshape at Babcock Marine learning centre 19 March 2010 Skills: Recession & Recovery Project launch 19th February 2010 for Trade Union Representatives and Union Learning Reps 15 January 2010
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