Are You Interested In Learning at
Work?
Brushing Up On Skills?
Applying for College To Get New Qualifications?
Getting New Skills To Pursue A Hobby?
Improving Your English or Writing Skills?
GMB London Region has been working with employers to set up
workplace learning and personal development projects. We aim
to raise the funding, help with finding suitable education
providers and negotiate the time off needed for courses. We
have project workers in London and Norfolk who can help set
up specific workplace projects.
Here are some of the programmes we have offered:
English
for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
English lessons during working hours have been available
in a number of different companies. These range from basic
introductory courses (including writing / alphabet and
speaking) to more advanced, with a qualification. It is
also possible to do a guided open learning course, where
you work at home with a CD-ROM and a tutor is available
to mark work and advise you.
Writing
and study skills
Many of us left school without qualifications, or a long
time ago, and have become rusty and nervous about writing.
These courses are designed to help build your confidence
with written material or help you get the practice in
writing and compiling portfolios so that you can continue
with further study. Many jobs now require report writing
and letter writing – these courses can help you with
these or help you develop your own interests or gain a
qualification (NVQ etc.)
Computers
and ICT
Likewise, computers can be a baffling mystery and we can
feel left behind by our children or unable to apply for
promotion or other jobs, without a basic knowledge of
computers. We can help arrange courses for members, whether
at a basic or more advanced level.
Vocational courses / NVQs /
Modern Apprenticeships
We can offer advice and assistance to members who are
interested in pursuing any of these or in introducing
them to their workplace.
For information on any of the above
– or on any other training and development matters contact:
Jenny Webber: Tel: 01603 625260 e-mail: jenny.webber@gmb.org.uk
