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

How to be a Good Trans Ally

10 June 2024 1:00pm–3:45pm

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 below.

Understanding Depression

12 June 2024 10:00am–12:00pm

Virtual Training via MS Teams

During this session you will understand the definition of depression and recognise its symptoms & spot the early warning signs. 

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

Challenging Conversations

17 June 2024 10:00am–11:30am

Virtual Training via Zoom

People are becoming increasingly intolerant of inappropriate comments being made in the workplace. However, is there a way we can call people out on these comments without creating arguments? This session explores practises that seek to understand people’s perspectives, rather than focus on their objectionable conclusions. delivered by Hope Not Hate.

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

Misinformation

17 June 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm

Virtual Training via Zoom

This session explores what dis/misinformation is, it’s dangers and why humans are so drawn towards conspiracy theories. Delivered by Hope Not Hate.

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

RNIB Visually Impairment Awareness

21 June 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

Women’s Assertiveness

6 July 2024 10:00am–4:30pm

UNISON Regional Centre, Quayside House, Canal Wharf, Leeds, LS11 5PS

This assertiveness training offers a means of learning an invaluable set of communication skills, which help to express our opinions, needs and feelings honestly and directly.

To book your place you will need to contact your branch for approval to attend. If you are unsure how to contact your branch, please use our branch finder tool – https://branches.unison.org.uk/

Your branch will then contact the team to book your place – r.bent@unison.co.uk

To book your place you will need to contact your branch for approval to attend. If you are unsure how to contact your branch, please use our branch finder tool – https://branches.unison.org.uk/

Your branch will then contact the team to book your place – r.bent@unison.co.uk