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embargo: For immediate release unionlearn brings learning to work at over 40 workplaces in the regionUnionlearn, the TUC's learning and skills organisation, is helping in excess of 40 workplaces throughout the north east and Cumbria to hold workplace learning events as part of Adult Learners Week and more specifically, Learning at Work Day (Thursday 14th May). In the UK last year thousands of organisations took part; large corporations, SMEs*, public sector organisations and government department - including 35 workplaces across the northern region who were allocated funding through unionlearn's Union Learning Fund*. With almost 4000 learners in the region engaging in some form of learning this was proof positive LAWD is a fantastic opportunity for partnership working - and delivery. Due to this fantastic success unionlearn* committed to over £30,000 of funding in the northern region alone being made available to help unions to facilitate and run events again this year. Once again demand outstripped supply. This year there are 41 projects running from Berwick to Carlisle to Teesside and Kendal. Some of the employers working in partnership with their unions on LAWD are: Warburtons, Boots, Newcastle City Council, BT, NPower, Holme House and Acklington prisons, Department of Work and Pensions and DHL/Argos - to name but a few. The initiatives will cover a broad spectrum of learning, from sessions on digital photography, salsa dancing or sign language and taster courses on subjects from literacy and numeracy through to Foundation Degrees*, to learning Open Days for staff to visit throughout the day; complete with learning related competitions and introductory sessions on holistic therapies like Indian Head massage and Reflexology. Barney McGill, unionlearn Regional Manager said: 'Learning at Work Day is a prime opportunity for unions and employers to work together to really promote the ethos of lifelong learning and upskilling the region's workforce. Being able to offer a substantial resource - as well as support from our regional unionlearn team - enables those taking part to capitalise on the day and really make it count. 'It is more important than ever that workplaces and individuals maintain and develop their skills levels in order to adapt and thrive in the current economic circumstances.' NOTES TO EDITORS: National Learning at Work Day (LAWD )is the biggest annual celebration of workplace learning, promoting and supporting workplace learning events across England. LAWD is a fantastic opportunity to promote any kind of workplace learning initiative and to get as many people as possible involved. All unionlearn press releases can be found at www.unionlearn.org.uk Media enquiries: Susanne Nichol T: 0191 227 5553 M: 07771873108 E: snichol@tuc.org.uk Press release (500 words) issued 13 May 2009 |
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