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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT |
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TUC is a Service to Learning
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The government’s skills training and lifelong learning agenda
recognises that to increase the skills potential of the workforce
requires innovative and achievable projects. The promotion of learning
in the workplace is critical to the regional economy and has been
identified as being key to increasing productivity. The TUC has worked
closely with Yorkshire Forward the Regional Development Agency, over
recent years to support and develop the Workforce Development Programme.
The role of the trade union movement remains as critical as ever
in building on the Workforce Development Programme by continuing
a strategic partnership with employers in achieving a highly trained
workforce. The role of the ULR (Union Learning Representative) has
been acknowledged as being so successful that in April 2003, the
role received statutory rights to paid time off work to train and
carry out their duties. Union Learning Representatives are unique
in being recognised in the workplace as being in trusted peer roles,
providing advice and support to colleagues who require training and
basic and key skills as well as advanced skills.
The TUC (Trades Union Congress) is the umbrella organisation for
affiliated trade unions, and through the TUC’s Learning Services
promotes learning and skills training and development in the workplace.
This is achieved through a national programme to recruit and train
Union Learning Representatives to stimulate the learning agenda in
the workplace by using the network of trade union members who are
uniquely placed to promote learning across the workforce.
TUC Learning Services can be contacted on 0113 245 4909. They are
based in the Regional TUC office at 13/14 South Parade, Leeds LS1
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Engineering a Great Career |
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 Former Modern Apprentice Raza Mahmood left school with 9 GCSEs
and went on to secure an impressive list of qualifications that paved
the way to his most recent achievement – an HNC taken at Wakefield
College. Raza is now in a position of responsibility at Linpac Plastics
where he takes charge of all electrical and mechanical engineering
issues in the thermoforming section. The job involves trouble shooting
and problem solving on all equipment and the completion of planned
maintenance schedules.
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I am enjoying applying all the skills and experience gained in my
apprenticeship and I now have nationally recognised qualifications.
The education and training I have received have allowed me to achieve
my goal of becoming a multi-skilled engineer with a world class company,” says
Raza.  “Next year I’m hoping to study for a degree in
Manufacturing Systems Engineering and in the future I want to work
towards becoming a Chartered Engineer.”
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The education and training I have received have allowed me to achieve
my goal of becoming a multi-skilled engineer with a world class company” |
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ARE YOU INVOLVED
WITH or RUN A VOLUNTARY or
COMMUNITY GROUP?
Making a Difference for you and your Community Group
VAWD offers training with a difference
Small Voluntary and Community groups often don’t have
money to provide training for volunteers or workers.
We can help by providing funding for your organisation in
l Developing your skills in running your community/ voluntary
group
l Small group ICT training
l Training to meet the specific needs of your organisation
l Training and support for volunteers
l Support in bidding for funding and meeting funders’ requirements
Contact Voluntary Action Wakefield District on 01924 367418
Ask for Becky for Training or Ann / Cath for other support
Or
Email becky.wakefield@vawd.org.uk or ann.tosta@vawd.org.uk
Or visit www.vawd.org.uk |
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