Past Events

Aimed at Black members, the Empowered Leadership is designed for the individual to identify the links between empowerment and successful leadership. It will demonstrate the power of language and communication in affecting positive changes, within the workplace and the home environment. It will also explore what it means to take responsibility and how your thinking can create your reality.

To book your place you will need to contact your branch for approval to attend.

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

This session will explore the causes and consequences of prejudice and discrimination plus understand the impact of unconscious bias and privilege on our thought processes.

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

Gain confidence to build, update and tailor a CV and how to identify and promote your skills and experiences in order to apply for jobs. You will also gain an understanding of what employers are looking for when screening CVs from job applicants plus increase the chances of your CV getting through an applicant tracking system.

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

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); how you can support your branch and help with UNISON’s campaigns plus an overview of the training you will receive.

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

This workshop will ease you into the world of online communication. Learn how to protect yourself from online scams and viruses, email safety plus understand social media and online conferencing.

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

During this session you will gain an understanding of how employers tend to promote their vacancies, gain hints and tips on how to plan your job search, understand how to look for work online, advice on using social media in job search plus gain an insight of the hidden jobs market.

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

Explore doodling as a mindful way to relax and develop creative thoughts and solutions.

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

During this short workshop you will: consider the role of a trans ally and why it is needed; explore UNISON’s definition of Transgender; understand what you can do to be a good trans ally and know where to find resources and support.

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

This introductory 1-hour session will help you gain an understanding of dyslexia and look at workplace barriers for those with dyslexia.

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