Neurodiversity Understood

8 July 2021 10:00am–11:00am

Virtual Training via MS Teams

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

Neurodiversity is an umbrella term for autism, dyslexia, ADHD and dyspraxia. The session will explore strengths of neurodiverse individuals and workplace barriers.

Branch Secretary Online Training

Online Workshop via Zoom

To register your interest for this course please add your details to the form below.

This will take place on the dates and times shown below:-

• Module 1 – Wednesday 23 June 2021, 10.00-13.00
• Module 2 – Wednesday 30 June 2021, 10.00-13.00
• Module 3 – Tuesday 6 July 2021, 10.00-13.00

This training will be run via Zoom.

Please note that this training is aimed at new Branch Secretaries and is the online equivalent to the training run at our Branch Officer Training. If you have already attended the Branch Secretary training at our Branch Officer Training events, then this training will not be relevant to you.

National Careers – Interview Skills

22 June 2021 10:30am–11:30am

Virtual Training via MS Teams

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

Recognise different types of Interview you may encounter. Understand what the employer looks for in an interview and deconstructing interview questions.

Regional Black Members SOG Meeting

22 June 2021

If you are a UNISON member and would like to join the region’s Black Members Self Organised Group, please contact your branch office. If you are unsure how to contact your branch, please use our branch finder tool. Outcome

Autism Understood

15 June 2021 10:00am–11:00am

Virtual Training via MS Teams

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

This introductory 1-hour session will help you gain an understanding of autism and look at workplace barriers for those who are autistic.

National Careers – Experience Matters (45+)

10 June 2021 1:00pm–2:00pm

Virtual Training via MS Teams

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

Explore mid-life career review, for those 45 years and over – it’s not too late to make a change and take up new opportunities.

(Fully Booked) Pre-Retirement On-Line Workshop for NHS Pension Scheme Members

9 June 2021 1:00pm–3:40pm

On-line Workshop

To register your interest for this course please add your details to the form below.

This workshop, run by True Bearing Chartered, will make you aware of your choices and aid you in your decision making around retirement.

By the end of the workshop you will be able to:
• Create your own route path from the world of work to the world of retirement
• Identify changes in both pensions and financial regulations which will affect your retirement decisions
• Identify the long term issues affecting your retirement
• Identify personal and lifestyle actions which will help to improve your retirement
• Start the process of planning for a successful retirement

To be eligible you need to have plans to retire within the next 12-18 months.

This workshop will be run via Teams.

(Fully Booked) Pre-Retirement Online Workshop for LGPS Pension Scheme Members

2 June 2021 1:00pm–3:40pm

On-line Workshop

To register your interest for this course please add your details to the form below.

This workshop, run by True Bearing Chartered, will make you aware of your choices and aid you in your decision making around retirement.

By the end of the workshop you will be able to:
• Create your own route path from the world of work to the world of retirement
• Identify changes in both pensions and financial regulations which will affect your retirement decisions
• Identify the long term issues affecting your retirement
• Identify personal and lifestyle actions which will help to improve your retirement
• Start the process of planning for a successful retirement

To be eligible you need to have plans to retire within the next 12-18 months.

This workshop will be run via Teams.

National Careers – 21st Century Job Search and the Hidden job Market

26 May 2021 10:30am–11:30am

Virtual Training via MS Teams

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

Understand how employers tend to promote their vacancies. Receive hints and tips on how to plan your job search.

Your Skills, Your Future

11 May 2021 10:00am–12:00pm

Virtual Training via Zoom (x 3 Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm)

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

This workshop will run over 3 weekly sessions on the dates and times shown below:-
Session 1 – 11 May 2021, 10.00am to 12.00pm
Session 2 – 18 May 2021, 10.00am to 12.00pm
Session 3 – 25 May 2021, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Delivered by the WEA, this workshop will help you identify your existing, transferable, and potential skills for the purpose of personal or professional development.