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The Skills Toolkit Campaign Update

New campaigns launch from the Department for Education (DfE).

 

DfE are launching a new campaign for The Skills Toolkit called ‘An Hour to Skill’. The campaign aims to inspire the nation to spend one hour a week learning online with The Skills Toolkit by highlighting the ease and benefits of accessing free, high-quality online courses.

By setting aside one hour a week for online learning, people can learn skills that employers are looking for, boost their job prospects and keep their mind active. At a time when we will all be spending more time indoors, The Skills Toolkit can also play an important role in supporting the mental wellbeing of our country.

Click here for more info.

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Virtual Careers Fair

This is a Hounslow based partnership, in which all Secondary Schools in the borough are uniting with Spark! and other key partners, to host it’s first ever Virtual Careers Fair. This will be held on the 3rd March, to coincide with National Careers Week, and we are looking for as many employers as possible to take part.

The careers fair will be a chance for employers to engage with an entire borough of students, who over the past year have missed out on so many vital employability opportunities. Employers can take part simply by sharing resources, or recording a short video, hosting a Q&A session, or even giving a live address. Whatever time you can give will be very appreciated. Thank you very much to all who have already expressed an initial interest in participating, if you have yet to do so please complete this short form.

You’re not making any commitment at this stage, simply expressing an openness to take part. At the same time we are asking employers if they are able to consider taking on work experience placements during 2021. Not only is this an opportunity to help students understand employment opportunities and career pathways in your sector, but you’ll also be part of an interesting and innovative experience.

If you have any questions or thoughts on this please feel free to contact me on mattlent@sparkcharity.org.uk.

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The Health & Safety Group Remains Open for Business

Further to the Government announcement on 4th January, we would like to reassure you that The Health & Safety Group will continue to deliver healthcare training for key workers. This is to ensure your Mandatory and Statutory requirements are met so you can continue delivering essential healthcare services throughout this pandemic. As a key nationwide classroom training provider of Mandatory and Vaccination training, our services are critical to national infrastructure.

Venues
The vast majority of our training venues will remain open, if there is any change to your individual course we will contact you directly. Please keep your booking confirmation with you at all times as validation for your reason to travel to your course.

COVID-19 Safety Measures
For your safety, you can be assured when attending your training with us that we will have taken all measures to meet current Government guidelines in full.

A Word on Vaccination Training
Millions of COVID-19 vaccination doses are being made available but there is a nationwide shortage of trained vaccinators to meet quoted delivery targets. The Health and Safety Group will continue to provide essential face to face vaccination training across the UK to help support meeting these targets. Find out more here.

 

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DSC Event: Funds Online Live!

Funds Online Live! is a holistic look at fundraising and funding that all fundraisers should attend, whether you subscribe to Funds Online or not.

This new online event on Thursday 18 March will feature:

  • Keynote from Simon Scriver, Co-Founder & Director of Fundraising Everywhere, on his experiences in fundraising and the latest fundraising techniques to support your fundraising goals
  • Choice of “fundraising strategy and writing” or “emotional resilience in fundraising” training sessions
  • Funds Online demo on getting the most out of managing your account
  • DSC’s Research Team (the team who work on Funds Online!) will provide an overview of the latest trends and issues in funding, including how different grant-makers and other funders have responded to Covid-19, and what it may mean for the future
  • Guest funder speaking on current funding programmes and plans for the future

Find out more and book your space now (Funds Online subscribers can attend for free with a special discount code!).

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Grove Neighbourhood Centre Annual General Meeting & News

The Grove Neighbourhood Council will be holding its Annual General Meeting on 6 January 2021 between 3.30 to 4.30pm in the Upper Hall of the Church of the Holy Innocents, Paddenswick Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 OUB. You should be aware that no lifts are available to the Upper Hall.  The Annual General Meeting will be limited to 30 people to maintain social distancing. There will also be no speaker or refreshments. If you would like to secure your place please e-mail or call the Centre. Our e-mail address is gnc@groveneighnours.org.uk and telephone number is 020 8741 3321.

You may also like to know that The Grove Neighbourhood Centre is selling Tea Towels designed and photographed by local resident Annabel Moeller and sponsored by Horton and Garton. All proceeds go to the GNC. The Tea Towels are £5 each or £20 for 5. They are available at the Centre’s Reception (ring bell 1).  Our office Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm.

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DSC Training February 2021

Please click on the links below for information:

The Essentials of Individual Giving – Monday 1 February

Tools & Techniques for Problem-Solving – Wednesday 3 February

Maximising Support from Trusts & Foundations – Wednesday 3 February

Business Writing Skills – Thursday 4 February

Moving into Customer Services – Monday 8 February

Financial Governance for Trustees – Monday 8 February

Running a Digital AGM – Tuesday 9 February

Increasing Corporate Support & Sponsorship – Tuesday 9 February

Finance for Non-Finance Managers – Wednesday 10 February

Impact: Understanding & Quantifying your Social Value – Wednesday 10 February

Leading & Managing Change – Thursday 11 February

All About Asking – Thursday 11 February

Take a look at all of our courses here now

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Free Staff Training: Access Government Funded Staff Training Today!

Are your employees benefiting from government-funded workplace training?

Employers have access to the new ‘apprenticeship’ scheme (for existing employees – not just new starters!), which are 95% funded by the UK Government (100% if you are a Levy payer).

Your companies 5% contribution can range from a total cost of just £75 for a 12 month Level 2 programme, up to £900 for a 24 month Level 4 programme (equivalent to just £37.50 a month!).

Unlock the potential of your employees by enhancing their skills & knowledge with a range of over 40 different workplace training schemes.

View all 40+ courses

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Free Courses in England: Climb The Career Ladder with Our FREE Online Courses

Our free advisors will enable you to access funding from the UK Education & Skills Funding Agency, so that you can gain fully-funded level 2 qualifications!

Our enrolment process is simple and easy, our advisers will walk you through each step.

If you have any questions or need any assistance, please call our helpful team on 0800 001 5910 

Or visit our website to view our full range of over 55 courses.

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Book your Place on One of Utilize’s FREE Online Sessions

Utilize are running a series of free virtual events throughout January, dates and times are varied, so please click on the event to find out more:

Cyber Security
This webinar is at an introductory level. It is ideally suited to decision-makers within a business responsible for Cyber Security and IT strategy planning who crave the need to understand more about Cyber Security in the current “New Remote World” and how this is shaping the SMB sector.

Microsoft Teams Academy
If you are using Microsoft 365 and Teams then chances are you’re not using the technology to its full potential. We want to empower you and show you what is possible.

Evolve Your Accountancy Practice
Specifically designed for mid-sized Accountancy Practices, learn how you can automate workflows using Microsoft tools you already have access to.

Improving Productivity For Construction Companies
Learn how your construction business can improve productivity with Microsoft tools you already have access to. During  this session we share our findings with you in an interactive workshop we’ve developed specifically for construction businesses.

Transformational Technologies For Future Ready Legal Practices
Specifically designed for mid-sized Legal Practices, we show you how you can utilise your existing systems and software to become a more efficient and streamlined Practice.

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Social Media Training in LBH&F

 

The Social Switch Project are offering training on social media to frontline practitioners working with young people in Jan and Feb.

The Social Switch Project Frontline Training is a free interactive course delivered online, aimed at professionals working with young people in London.

It will give you the confidence to deal with the challenges and opportunities of social media.

Click here to find out more.

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