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WELCOME TO THE JULY
2010 EDITION OF THE E-BRIEFING FROM EGSA, CONNECTING ADULTS WITH
LEARNING…
EGSA’s e-briefing is currently circulated to approximately 2,500
contacts. If you have any events, activities or information you wish to be
considered for inclusion in the August 2010 e-briefing please submit your
information to the Communication and Quality Team (CQT) at E: ebriefing@egsa.org.uk
no later than Thursday 29th July 2010.
Please note that depending on the volume of material submitted we might
not be able to include everything we receive.
If your colleagues wish to receive the e-briefing they can register
online at http://bit.ly/cnrdsD.
EGSA NEWS…
RNID launch Healthier Lives project
The Healthier Lives project was launched on 18th June at the
Ulster Folk and
The Lifelong Learning Team within Learning and Development, have won
the National Healthcare People Management Association Award for Innovation in
HR with their work on the Unleashing Talent Passport.
The Unleashing Talent Passport is a Level 2 Qualification based on the
6 Core Dimensions of the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) and is
targeted at Band 1 and 2 staff. With Essential Skills Literacy embedded
into it, participants achieve 2 qualifications as part of their learning
journey. The qualification is focused on service need and closely links
participants’ job roles to the training provided. The project used
this qualification as a means of accrediting the induction journey for staff
within their KSF Foundation Gateway year.
Through a close collaboration with partners including Belfast Health
& Social Care Trust Service Groups, UNISON,
For further information click http://bit.ly/awMrq5 or go to www.hpma.org.uk/home/awards.
Keep It Clear with EGSA – half
day plain English course
Want to learn how to make your organisation’s written material
clear and easy to understand?
EGSA’s popular half day training session aims to raise awareness of plain
English techniques and the importance of reaching as wide an audience as
possible. The course is aimed at anyone whose work (paid or voluntary)
involves writing regularly. This can include letters, flyers, reports,
booklets, factsheets and PowerPoint presentations.
Courses will commence in September – contact
EGSA Connect2... Factfile – Top
10
Connect2… Factfile contains
factsheets covering a comprehensive range of subjects related to adult
learning. The factsheets have been designed to help adult learners, and
those who advise them, make choices about courses and careers. To view
the top 10 downloaded factsheets in June 2010 go to http://bit.ly/drEFj9.
NEWS IN e-BRIEF…
New Support Providers required for
2010/2011 at Queen’s University
Queen’s Register of Support Providers provides one-to-one support
to disabled students studying at Queen’s University Belfast.
The Register recruits and manages pools of suitably qualified and
experienced Support Providers to work with students in a number of specialist,
non-medical support roles. Support Providers work on a freelance basis at
competitive hourly rates of pay and complimentary training is provided
throughout the year across a range of areas and topics.
Opportunities at Queen’s are available for new Support Providers
in a number of areas, particularly in those roles where demand is highest i.e.
Study Skills Tutors, Dyslexia Tutors, Academic Mental Health Tutors and
Note Takers.
The closing date for applications is 16th July 2010. Full
job descriptions are available on Queen’s website at http://bit.ly/b1yG2G.
COURSES/TRAINING/PROGRAMMES…
Advice NI 'Advantage' training
courses
Advice NI is recruiting participants
for the 'Advantage' training courses (accredited training on age issues).
The courses have been developed in partnership with Age NI and A2B. They
are aimed at those who work in an advisory capacity with older people, and
other groups working on age sector issues.
The courses are accredited with Open College Network Northern
Course modules:
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Age Awareness & Working with Older People
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Introduction to Older People’s Benefits
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Health Rights & Services for Older People
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Community Care & Older People
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Housing & Older People
If you would like to participate in any of the courses or would like
further information please contact Emma Murphy at Advice NI on T: 028 9064
5919, E: emma@adviceni.net or click http://bit.ly/cZmLLQ.
Creativity Thirst: Free programme in
Omagh,
Following on from other highly successful programmes, this project is a
result of collaboration between the Workers’ Educational Association and
other partners across the province. The programme is offered free and is made
possible by the Creative Industries Innovation Fund which is supported by the
Arts Council of Northern Ireland and the Department of Culture Arts and Leisure
(DCAL). The programme will take place in:
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The Strule Arts Centre, Omagh
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The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre,
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The
This opportunity is to help those who have skills in the Creative
Industries and are considering the options of setting up their own businesses
or making extra income. Contact Carole Kane, WEA on T: 028 9032 9718, E: carole.kane@wea-ni.com or click www.wea-ni.com.
Last Chance to Explore your
Opportunities in Dungannon
Throughout the summer Dungannon Enterprise Centre will be recruiting
for the final Exploring Enterprise programme, which will run August/September.
This free programme has been designed specifically to help unemployed
and under represented groups to get back into the labour market by exploring
the self employment option. The programme will provide you with a
knowledge of running your own business and you will also receive the Level 2
Certificate for Business Enterprise.
Your personal mentor will help you throughout the programme ensuring
that you get as much out of it as possible. In 6 weeks they will help you
to explore ideas, find out how to get and keep customers, source business
finance, and give you a summary of the legal issues involved in setting up a
business.
The programme is fully funded by the Department for Employment and
Learning through the European Social Fund. Benefits are not affected by
participation. For details contact Claire O’Hanlon on E: claire@dungannonenterprise.com.
Local Tour Guides – Training
Options
Saturday 11th September 2010, 10am-1pm
The Rural College & Derrynoid Centre,
(Offered in partnership with The Rural College and The Ulster Local
History Trust)
Anyone interested in becoming a local tour guide, or helping to develop
a local tour guide training programme, is invited to attend a FREE
seminar. Please contact The Rural College on T: 028 7962 9100 or E: enquiries@ruralcollege.co.uk before Friday 3rd
September to confirm your attendance.
Volunteering with Parents
Helpline........are you ready for a new challenge?
Parents Helpline accredited volunteer preparation courses have been
scheduled for the Derry branch (July/August) and
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Free accredited training
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Excellent support and personal development
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Volunteers must complete the Parents Helpline OCN Level 2 accredited
'Parent Support & Guidance' course before commencing volunteering.
To find out more call T: 028 9031 0891, E: volunteer@parentshelpline.org.uk or visit www.parentsadvicecentre.org/volunteering.
Free training programmes from WEA for
the unemployed
WEA is offering free training programmes for centres or groups based in
Neighbourhood Renewal Areas. The training is for anyone who is unemployed
or not working and covers stress management, confidence building, IT and
preparing for work. Support and guidance will also be provided. For
further information please contact Kelly Barbour at the WEA on T: 028 9032 9718
or E: kelly.barbour@wea-ni.com.
EXHIBITIONS/CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/LAUNCHES…
Autism NI – Notification of
Special Meeting for Parents
Thursday 8th July, 7.30pm
Autism NI Offices, Donard,
Autism NI have agreed to make Donard available for a special meeting of
parents, MLAs and Councillors concerned at recent cuts to Autism services.
Parents from a number of support groups have approached PAL (Parents Autism
Lobby) to request their organisation of the event. For further information
click www.autismni.org/.
Educational Exhibition in Europe 2010
– ‘Education Beyond Borders’
15th-17th October
Schools and universities from many European countries have been invited
to take part in the exposition. All educational organisations from
The National Palace of Culture is the largest multifunctional and
congress complex in
Thursday 4th – Friday 5th November 2010
(Thursday 9.30am-6.15pm; Friday 9am-3.15pm)
Europa Hotel,
Themed around the title, ‘New Careers New Futures’, plans
for the 2010 annual conference and exhibition are well advanced. The full
conference programme will be published on the ICG website. For details contact
T: 01384 376 464, E: hq@icg-uk.org or go to http://bit.ly/dvUPsm.
Age Awareness Week 2010
Age Awareness Week celebrates the diversity of older people’s
lives and highlights their contribution to society. Organised by CAP, the
Changing Ageing Partnership, this year’s theme is
‘recognition’. Age Awareness Week 2010 runs 28th
September - 3rd October 2010. To find out more, or to register
your interest in running an event contact
BBC N Ireland’s Community Bus
The BBCNI Bus had a recent makeover with an eye-catching design that
captures some of
The BBC Community Bus works to promote media literacy with groups and
organisations across
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Training in Digital Storytelling (including research,
recording and editing)
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Advice on how to use new technologies
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Recording local stories for BBC programmes and
the Community Bus website
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Recording audience feedback about local BBC services
To find out how the BBCNI Community Bus team could work with your group,
or about the support they can provide on a range of media literacy themes, T:
028 9033 8844 or log on to www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/community/bus/.
FUNDING…
Digital Participation programme is
rescoped!
The Digital Participation programme led by Ofcom has been rescoped by
the government as part of the public expenditure review. The limited
funding that was available will be focused on supporting the activities of the http://raceonline2012.org
campaign led by the UK Digital Champion, Martha Lane Fox.
Sadly this will have an impact on many funding applications to help
people get online, but the hope is that everyone will continue their support
through the Race Online 2012 campaign. For further details click http://medialiteracyni.wordpress.com/.
Step Ahead… Into
Employment
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Have you been unemployed for 30 months or longer?
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Are you eager for the opportunity to re-enter the work
place?
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Are you willing to work in a community or voluntary
setting?
Fully paid employment opportunities for 6 months. Personal Benefit
Assessments available. Gain additional experience and training. You
must be resident in the North Belfast or
RESOURCES…
Demand is increasing for the wide range of part-time courses on offer
at the Derry/Londonderry, Limavady and Strabane campuses this September, so
early enrolment is recommended to secure a place on your chosen course.
To receive a copy by post or e-mail please ring T: 028 7127 6084 or E: info@nwrc.ac.uk.
You can also view and download the Part-Time Prospectus at www.nwrc.ac.uk/parttime.
‘Switch On!’ with Ofcom
Ofcom is pleased to announce the publication of ‘Switch
On!’, a learning resource designed to support education for media
literacy, and aimed particularly at professionals teaching or caring for people
with learning disabilities. Switch On! is free and available for download
at http://bit.ly/9dXox7.
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