Holiday Spanish Basics

17 March 2025 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! It will be done in a fun and relaxed environment with the teacher Spanish Dan. ¡Olé!

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

Effective Time Management Skills

18 March 2025 9:30am–12:00pm

Virtual Training via MS Teams

How wisely do you currently manage your time? This session will look at the key skills of managing time effectively including how to prioritise and organise your workload, recognise productive and unproductive work behaviour, identify your own personal style when managing difficult interruptions and the benefits of effective time management.

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

Get That Job

21 March 2025 10:00am–4:00pm

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

It’s vital to understand what employers actually want, and match your experience in and outside of work to their needs.  This course will cover: how to create, update and tailor your CV, explore the job application process and application forms, increase your confidence in demonstrating your skills and experience for CVs and application forms plus understand what an employer looks for in an interview and how to deconstruct interview questions.

To book on this course please contact your branch as you will need approval to attend.

Menopause Awareness

24 March 2025 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. We will discuss some of the best ways to keep healthy and minimise the symptoms as well as the impact on relationships, work and mental and physical health.

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

Interview Skills

25 March 2025 12:30pm–1:30pm

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. You will also be introduced to the value of using the STAR technique and how to approach virtual interviews. Delivered by National Careers.

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

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

2 April 2025 12:00pm–2:00pm

Virtual Training via MS Teams

In today’s fast-paced digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way we work. To stay ahead, it’s essential to harness the power of AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and Gemini. This course will guide you through the responsible and effective use of these AI assistants, enabling you to boost productivity and streamline your workflow. This course is designed for those new to AI or seeking to enhance their productivity or simply curious. Join us on this exciting journey looking at the potential of AI.

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

Dignity in the Workplace

3 April 2025 1:00pm–2:00pm

Virtual Training via MS Teams

A look at unacceptable behaviours in the workplace including bullying and harassment and ways to challenge and deal with such behaviours.

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

Digital Photography using a Mobile Phone

24 April 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm

Virtual Training via MS Teams

This course will explore the use of a camera on a mobile phone. This will predominantly be centred around the iphone, however you can bring other devices and help and support will be given. You will explore the camera settings for your phone or your mobile device and learn what the different types of camera mode do and what they are used for including time lapse, slo-mo, cinematic, video, photo, portrait and pano.

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

Microsoft Word Basics

30 April 2025 10:00am–1:30pm

Virtual Training via MS Teams

This course will help you to explore the use of Microsoft Word. This will enable you to develop a deeper understanding of the ribbon and multiple icons used during editing a document. You will explore how to adjust margins, change page layouts, edit text, use headers and footers and how to format a document.

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

Deaf Awareness and BSL Taster

8 May 2025 10:00am–1:00pm

Virtual Training via MS Teams

This session aims to highlight the communication differences of deaf/hearing people, building up an awareness of the challenges faced by the deaf community. It will also explore how organisations can break down the barriers to these through educating about what can be done to support the Deaf to create a more integrated inclusive working environment for all. 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