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Branch Officer Training Weekend 2024

Elected branch officers from UNISON branches across the Yorkshire and Humberside region came together in Sheffield over the weekend for the region’s annual branch officer training weekend. The weekend brings together activists from across the region to learn and develop skills together, as well as to help make new contacts and develop networks. UNISON Yorkshire […]

Uncategorized on the UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside site.

Learning at Work Week 2024

Explore the power of learning during this year’s national Learning at Work Week 13-17 May.   Register for sessions   More information   Regions There are many activities and sessions being run across the regions and branches. Please contact your region to find out what’s happing near you. Become a Union Learning Rep (ULR) UNISON […]

Learning News on the UNISON College site.

2024 education programme launched by UNISON South West

"This will include, for the first time, a suite of workshops to help gain, develop, and support workplace contacts/active […]

News on the UNISON South West site.

Discounted IT courses (and more!) for UNISON members from e-Careers

The IT and digital skills courses that we run are some of the most popular learning opportunities available through UNISON College. Now UNISON members who would like to expand their knowledge of Microsoft Office applications can take advantage of a discount on accredited courses from e-Careers, including: Microsoft Access 2019 Microsoft Excel 2019 Microsoft Office 2019 […]

Learning News on the UNISON College site.

Making the most of adult learning funding in England

You may already know that Level 2 functional skills or GCSEs in English and maths can be funded – but adult learners in England can also be funded to Level 3.  As part of the Lifetime Skills Guarantee all adults in England who do not yet have A levels or equivalent can take their first […]

Learning News on the UNISON College site.

What union learning can do – and how you can make it happen

In it you'll find: how to use learning as an organising issue ideas for supporting campaigns through learning a step by step guide to getting a […]

Learning News on the UNISON College site.

First steps to the future

There’s a whole world of learning opportunities out there, and sometimes it can be hard to work out what’s the best option for you. That’s why UNISON College is working with Learning Curve to offer our members a free careers advice and guidance service. Depending on where you want to go next, Learning Curve’s advisors […]

Learning News on the UNISON College site.

New opportunities for member learning

UNISON South East Free Learning sessions are here! Why not sign up for a course today.

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Where will you go in 2023?

Whether you're a new member or a very experienced rep, we have something new for you. For members Careers advice and guidance service Over the summer and autumn, we trialled a […]

Learning News on the UNISON College site.

2023 Training Programme Launched

Whether you're a UNISON steward, branch officer, health & safety rep, equality rep or union learning rep or a member interested in what UNISON does and what we can do for you […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

A good manager communicates well

It’s important to be able to communicate with others in all walks of life but these skills are absolutely vital for managers and team leaders. Whether you are already leading teams or a rising star UNISON College offers a self-directed online course for you to improve your skills.  Communication techniques for managers certification course from […]

Learning News on the UNISON College site.

A trade unionist reading list

And John Steinbeck was also named several times. UNISON learning workforce development organiser Kirsi Kekki was one of several people to recommend The Grapes of Wrath […]

Learning News on the UNISON College site.

Take a minute for taking minutes

Taking minutes is a skill that is exceptionally useful for many of us at work. Who wouldn’t want to have access to concise meeting minutes that provide a helpful record of the event?  It’s also a skill that definitely makes union activists’ life easier not to mention any clubs and associations where we meet others, […]

Learning News on the UNISON College site.

“I have no idea what I’m doing”, and other lies we tell ourselves

you’re not the right person for the job. " If you regularly imagine someone tapping you on the shoulder and telling you this […]

Learning News on the UNISON College site.

A bright future with the UNISON College

And the launch at Wednesday’s Fringe meeting demonstrated that there’s a real appetite for what UNISON College will bring. Coming fresh from her barnstorming speech to Conference […]

Learning News on the UNISON College site.