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23 February 2021 1:00pm–2:30pm
Virtual Training via MS Teams
To register your interest for this course please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk
We have partnered with the Careers Service to offer several workshops. This workshop will cover the following topics:
Recognise different types of Interview you may encounter
Understand what the employers looks for in an interview and deconstructing interview questions
10 February 2021 1:00pm–3:40pm
On-line Workshop
To register your interest for this course please add your details to the form below.
This online 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
10 February 2021 10:30am–12:00pm
Virtual Training via MS Teams
To register your interest for this course please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk
We have partnered with the Careers Service to offer several workshops. This workshop will cover the following topics:
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
Assessing and understanding career motivations and plans for the future
Reflecting on your work journey and recognising your transferable skills
1 February 2021 1:00pm–2:30pm
Virtual Training via MS Teams
To register your interest for this course please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk
We have partnered with the Careers Service to offer several workshops. This workshop will cover the following topics:
Understand how employers tend to promote their vacancies
Hints and tips on how to plan your job search
How to look for work online, including using social media in job search
27 January 2021 10:30am–12:30pm
Virtual Training via MS Teams
To register your interest for this course please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk
We have partnered with the Careers Service to offer several workshops. This workshop will cover the following topics:
Gain confidence to build, update and tailor your CV
Identify and promote your skills and experiences to apply for jobs
Gain an understanding of what employers are looking for when screening CVs from job applicants
15 – 16 December 2020
On-line Workshop
This online workshop will run on the following dates and times:-
• Module 1 – 15th December 10.30am to 1.00pm;
• Module 2 – 16th December 10.30am to 12.30pm
This will be run via Zoom
13 October – 15 December 2020
On-line Workshop with sessions taking place between 9-10 am on a Tuesday
To register your interest for this course please add your details to the form below you will be added to our waiting list.
This course looks at what the roles of the steward are and gives you the skills, knowledge and understanding to carry out these roles, for example recruiting members and involving them in the union and how to work with members to tackle problems at work.
Recruiting members
Keeping members informed
How to raise issues in UNISON
Proportionality and fair representation
Interviewing members
Understanding your grievance and disciplinary procedures.
8 – 10 December 2020
On-line Training
This online course is designed to help existing and potential Branch Secretaries to carry out their role effectively. As well as examining the role of the Branch Secretary and the branch itself, the course focuses on the skills branch secretaries need and look at developing a team approach to branch work.
This online training will take place on the dates and times shown below:-
Module 1 – 8 December 10.30am to Noon;
Module 2 – 9 December 10.30am to 12.30pm;
Module 3 – 10 December 10.30am to Noon.
Please apply by Friday 13 November 2020.
12 November – 3 December 2020
On-line Workshop x 4 sessions (12, 19, 26 Nov, 3 Dec 2020 from 10.00 am - 11.30 am)
To register your interest for this workshop please add your details to the form below.
Becoming a Numeracy Champion: Busting Myths and Changing Mindsets
Learn to support people with their numeracy skills, without having to teach maths.
Many people are held back by maths anxiety and low confidence with numbers.
Join our CPD accredited workshop which aims to give you the knowledge and understanding you need to support staff who have low confidence in numeracy.
The programme is not about teaching maths, but focuses on supporting learners who feel anxious with numbers.
You don’t have to be a maths specialist – just a supportive person to talk to about maths.
These online workshops are delivered on Zoom and participants will be sent a link by National Numeracy. Participants are also asked to fill in a digital workbook to complete the programme.
5 November 2020
On-line Workshop running 10.00-11.30 (4 x Thursdays)
To register your interest for this course please add your details to the form below. and you will be added to our waiting list.
This online course will be delivered in 4 modules and it is designed to meet the requirements of the Employment Rights Act (ERA) re-accreditation for further training of steward and workplace reps.
The course aims to:
• Update reps on new legislation
• Introduce new developments within UNISON
• Share skills and experience to further develop approach as a UNISON rep
