Take the chance to learn at work

Explore the power of learning during this year’s national Learning at Work Week, which runs from 13-17 May this year.

Learning at Work Week is an annual event that highlights the importance and benefits of learning and development – and this year’s programme is no exception.

It’s a great chance to try out short versions of some of UNISON College’s courses and workshops, and find out more information about where to go next with your learning journey.

All the sessions are available free of charge to all UNISON members.

See below for a description of each session and when it will be running. You can sign up for as many as you want and all sessions will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams.

Power to be you – Monday 13 May, 12–1pm
A taster course looking at how to build self-esteem, confidence and speaking skills. It will also explain what education opportunities are available as a UNISON member.

Social media – Tuesday 14 May, 1–2pm
An introductory workshop providing an overview of social media: what it is, what it’s used for and how to use it, whether as an individual, for your branch, campaigns, news, events and beyond.

Importance of union learning reps – Wednesday 15 May, 12–1pm
A taster course that explores the role, functions and impact of a union learning rep, and how to become one.

Every penny counts – Wednesday 16 May 1–2pm
An introductory session for those who want to improve the way they manage their personal finances and learn how to budget

Speaking with confidence – Friday 17 May, 12–1pm
A short introductory workshop that explores ways to improve verbal communication.

Find out more and register here

The article Take the chance to learn at work first appeared on the UNISON National site.

Take the chance to learn at work

Explore the power of learning during this year’s national Learning at Work Week, which runs from 13-17 May this year.

Learning at Work Week is an annual event that highlights the importance and benefits of learning and development – and this year’s programme is no exception.

It’s a great chance to try out short versions of some of UNISON College’s courses and workshops, and find out more information about where to go next with your learning journey.

All the sessions are available free of charge to all UNISON members.

See below for a description of each session and when it will be running. You can sign up for as many as you want and all sessions will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams.

Power to be you – Monday 13 May, 12–1pm
A taster course looking at how to build self-esteem, confidence and speaking skills. It will also explain what education opportunities are available as a UNISON member.

Social media – Tuesday 14 May, 1–2pm
An introductory workshop providing an overview of social media: what it is, what it’s used for and how to use it, whether as an individual, for your branch, campaigns, news, events and beyond.

Importance of union learning reps – Wednesday 15 May, 12–1pm
A taster course that explores the role, functions and impact of a union learning rep, and how to become one.

Every penny counts – Wednesday 16 May 1–2pm
An introductory session for those who want to improve the way they manage their personal finances and learn how to budget

Speaking with confidence – Friday 17 May, 12–1pm
A short introductory workshop that explores ways to improve verbal communication.

Find out more and register here

The article Take the chance to learn at work first appeared on the UNISON National site.

September conference will explore UNISON’s learning offer

UNISON is organising a special, one-day conference next month for the union’s learning and education activists to discuss building the UNISON College together.

Learning reps, lifelong learning coordinators and branch education coordinators are being invited to the event at UNISON Centre in London on 28 September, where they will find out how they can play a key part in shaping the future of the college.

Those attending will also hear about the latest findings from UNISON’s recent learning survey, the union’s new learning offers – including a free careers advice service – and be given an overview of government skills policy.

The conference also offers learning reps an opportunity to learn new skills to help them carry out their role, and to network.

The closing date to book a place is 16 September.

Find out more and to register here

The article September conference will explore UNISON’s learning offer first appeared on the UNISON National site.