RNIB Visually Impairment Awareness

25 April 2024 12:30pm–2:00pm

Virtual Training via MS Teams

This session with the RNIB will improve your understanding of different types of visual impairment and how they impact people’s lives. Using visual aids, myth busting, videos and more, it will give you key takeaways around facts and figures as well as practical skills, such as how to guide a blind person.

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

Get Active in UNISON

9 May 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm

Virtual Training via MS Teams

Wondered about getting more involved with UNISON but not sure where to start? In this session we will explore the different union roles i.e. steward, H&S rep, learning rep (ULR).

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

Interview Skills

13 May 2024 6:30pm–7:30pm

Virtual Training via MS Teams

In attending this session you will recognise different types of Interviews you may encounter. Understand what the employer looks for in an interview and how to deconstruct interview questions.

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

Menopause Awareness

13 May 2024 6:30pm–8:30pm

Virtual Training via MS Teams

This workshop will explore all things menopause. The aim of this workshop is to offer a better understanding of issues related to menopause and the lead up to it peri-menopause.

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

Holiday Spanish Basics

14 May 2024 12:30pm–1:30pm

Virtual Training via MS Teams

Join in a Spanish class to learn the basics of going on holiday in Spain. Including how to order things and sound Spanish enough so that you (maybe) don’t get charged tourist prices!

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

How to be a Good Trans Ally

15 May 2024 10:00am–12:45pm

Virtual Training via MS Teams

Trans people and trans rights are becoming increasingly visible but many still face real isolation. Every non-trans person can be an ally for trans equality but not everyone feels confident doing this.

To register your interest for this virtual workshop please add your details to the form.

Excel for Beginners

20 May 2024 10:00am–1:30pm

Virtual Training via MS Teams

Microsoft Excel is the most popular and widely used spreadsheet software in the workplace and this course is aimed at those with little or no knowledge of the software. The session covers creating a new workbook, adding and editing data, working with formulas and charting.

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

Understanding Loneliness

22 May 2024 12:30pm–1:30pm

Virtual Training via MS Teams

Anyone can be alone and not feel lonely, or they can have contact with people and still experience feelings of isolation. During this online session learners will explore the causes and the physical impact of loneliness.

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

Exploring Learning Options to Develop Your Skills

30 May 2024 12:30pm–1:30pm

Virtual Training via MS Teams

Delivered by National Careers Service. This workshop will help you understand some of the benefits of learning in relation to your career including those skills frequently requested by employers and how this might relate to learning choices.

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

Deaf Awareness & BSL

4 June 2024 10:00am–1:00pm

Virtual Training via Zoom

This session aims to highlight the communication differences of deaf/hearing people, building up an awareness of the challenges faced by the deaf community. There will also be an opportunity to learn some basic BSL signs during the session.

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk