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embargo: none Jo Brand presents York College with prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality AwardDr Alison Birkinshaw, Principal of York College and Julie Ainsworth, Skills for Life* Workplace Development Tutor received the prestigious unionlearn Quality Award from Jo Brand. The award was made for York College's Skills for Life programme for the USDAW trade union, at unionlearn's third annual conference in central London. York College is one of over 80 education providers to have received the award.
Julie Ainsworth, Jo Brand and Dr Alison Birkinshaw 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.' Dr Alison Birkinshaw, Principal of York College said: 'This project has consolidated our working partnership with trade unions, and directly with specific unions such as USDAW. This work builds upon the wide range of collaborative initiatives the College encourages, which directly benefits individuals. We are currently experiencing a 100% achievement rate for this academic year with our trade union programmes. We are looking forward to the expansion of these training opportunities and look forward to continued support for USDAW and other trade union members.' 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 York College is benefiting learners all over York 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: Press release (400 words) issued 12 Jun 2009 |
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