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It’s National Apprenticeship Week – what better time to look at apprentices’ rights and opportunities when it comes to learning and training? An apprenticeship isn’t just about finding out how to do one particular job, it’s about learning the skills and develop the confidence to make you successful through a whole career. And learning is […]
We’re halfway through July. Some people are heading off on holiday; some are spending time with the kids; some are working all the way through to September. Whatever you’re up to, we hope you will be able to find some relaxation and fulfilment in the next couple of months. UNISON College’s learning and training programmes […]
ULearn magazine always brings you inspiring news from across UNISON, and this year’s edition is no exception. We’re finding out about learning events celebrating 2024’s Year of the LGBT+ Worker and finding out how projects that began in 2023, the Year of Black Workers, are flourishing now. We’re discovering how UNISON members are finding confidence […]
The IT and digital skills courses that we run are some of the most popular learning opportunities available through UNISON College. Now UNISON members who would like to expand their knowledge of Microsoft Office applications can take advantage of a discount on accredited courses from e-Careers, including: Microsoft Access 2019 Microsoft Excel 2019 Microsoft Office 2019 […]
You may already know that Level 2 functional skills or GCSEs in English and maths can be funded – but adult learners in England can also be funded to Level 3. As part of the Lifetime Skills Guarantee all adults in England who do not yet have A levels or equivalent can take their first […]
UNISON’s ULearn magazine is out today, and as usual it’s packed full of stories showcasing the fantastic UNISON College activity that’s gone on across the union in the last year. Find out how: Black members in UNISON Eastern have been receiving training to deliver their own discussion sessions UNISON is empowering members and activists to […]
There’s a whole world of learning opportunities out there, and sometimes it can be hard to work out what’s the best option for you. That’s why UNISON College is working with Learning Curve to offer our members a free careers advice and guidance service. Depending on where you want to go next, Learning Curve’s advisors […]
Our reps keep UNISON going. Whether they’re recruiting people to the union, ensuring that colleagues get the training they’re entitled to, making the case for healthy, safe workplaces, or accompanying members to grievance or disciplinary hearings, the work they do every day helps to make UNISON the strong, effective, cooperative union it is. UNISON recognises […]
After enjoying all that turkey and trimmings and playing Twister with friends and relatives all night it might be perfect time to have a breather and so a bit of online learning. To help you enter the new year full of peace and calm try Reducing stress with meditation and visualisation certification course. This is […]
2022 has been an exciting year for us – seeing the launch of UNISON College at National Delegate Conference and the return of our own ULR conference to UNISON Centre, with the introduction of new courses for members and for activists, and the trial of a careers information, advice and guidance service (read on for […]