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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

UNISON’s ULearn magazine is out today, and as usual it’s packed full of stories showcasing the fantastic UNISON College activity that’s gone on across the union in the last year. Find out how: Black members in UNISON Eastern have been receiving training to deliver their own discussion sessions UNISON is empowering members and activists to […]

Learning News on the UNISON College site.

Learning for UNISON members in the Community and Voluntary sector

UNISON members in the Community and Voluntary sector: welcome to your training overview. Here you’ll find personalised summaries of online courses and training by job role and information about our tutor-led workshops with the opportunity to register your interest in those courses that most appeal to you. Personal Assistants Project Officers Team Leaders, Business Managers, […]

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Learning for UNISON members in Local Government

Courses for local government workers: bursars and finance managers Courses for local government workers: caretakers, site […]

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Learning for UNISON members in Health

UNISON healthcare members: welcome to your training overview. Here you’ll find personalised summaries of online courses and training by job role and information about our tutor-led workshops with the opportunity to register your interest in those courses that most appeal to you. Courses for health workers: healthcare assistants Courses for health workers: newly qualified midwives […]

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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.

LGBT+ Trans Ally Workshop

Date
31 March 2023 11:00am–12:00pm

To celebrate International Trans Gender Day of Visibility we are running a virtual workshop around allyship. The aims of the workshop are to: Identify the role of a trans ally and why it’s needed Explore UNISON’s definition of transgender Explore what you can do to be a good trans ally Know where to find resources […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Hope Not Hate – Having Difficult Conversations

Date
28 February 2023 1:00pm–3:00pm
Location
UNISON Guildford Office, Ranger House, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford GU1 4UL

This two-hour workshop is aimed at all activists who currently represent members. This session offers effective methods for allowing people to reflect on the problems of their comments without relying on passive-aggressive or “myth-busting” techniques. This workshop will help participants to: Explore practises that seek to understand people’s perspectives, rather than focus on their objectionable […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

e-Careers

UNISON College is working with e-Careers to offer members a 20% discount on a wide range of online professional skills courses. With numerous courses across accounting, bookkeeping, business analysis, cloud computing, cyber security, digital marketing, financial services, football, health, safety and compliance, human resources, Microsoft Office, networking and IT and project and lean management, there […]

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Learning for members in Further and Higher Education

UNISON members in Further and Higher Education: welcome to your training overview. Here you’ll find a summary of online courses and training. Training and development is a great way to keep your brain active and your spirits up. The CPD focus will stand you in good stead when it comes time to develop in your […]

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Where will you go in 2023?

2022 has been an exciting year for us – seeing the launch of UNISON College at National Delegate Conference and the return of our own ULR conference to UNISON Centre, with the introduction of new courses for members and for activists, and the trial of a careers information, advice and guidance service (read on for […]

Learning News on the UNISON College site.

Education Network Power hour – CANC

Date
6 December 2023 12:30pm–1:30pm
Location
Online - via zoom

A great opportunity to network with other reps from the Education network. Power hours are a great way for Education Officers , Lifelong Learning Reps and ULRs to boost skills to support learning in the workplace.

Event on the UNISON South West site.

Education Network Power hour – online (POSTPONED)

Date
13 June 2023 12:30pm–1:30pm
Location
Online - via zoom

A great opportunity to network with other reps from the Education network. Power hours are a great way for Education Officers , Lifelong Learning Reps and ULRs to boost skills to support learning in the workplace. In this power hour lets learn about how can we communicate more confidently about the learning offer in UNISON?

Event on the UNISON South West site.

Education Network Meeting – POSTPONED

Date
28 November 2023 9:30am–4:00pm
Location
UNISON Regional Office Taunton

Our Autumn in person Network meeting in Taunton. A day of networking and learning. A great opportunity to network with other reps from the Education network. An update on the regional programme, our national Learning & Organising services offers and training for reps.

Event on the UNISON South West site.