For many people work is a good place to learn both in formal learning programmes and through working processes and a culture that encourages informal learning from colleagues. For others work could be a good place to learn but it would need a change in culture and opportunity. Union Learning Reps are key to helping their colleagues achieve in both types of working enviroments. (Courses for Union Learning Reps are available - more information.)
TUC Learning services promotes the TUC Learning Agenda and encourages active involvement of all unions in the Midlands. It aims to inspire a culture of learning and success by working with all partners on workforce Development, Basic Skills and the promotion of Workplace Learning Representatives.
TUC Promotes Quick Reads with Ian Rankin in their Autumn edition of The Learning Rep
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Prepare to lobby Parliament on the 25th February 2009
21st Janaury is the deadline - so submit your nominations now for an Adult Learners' Week Award
John Denham, Secretary of State at the Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills, will meet representatives of CALL’s five founding organisations (NIACE, NUS, UCU, UNISON, WEA) in the next few weeks
Notification of OCN office move
Given the current economic climate, the welfare system faces even bigger challenges, but learning of all kinds can empower people to take control of their lives.
Make sure the remarkable achievements of adult learners are given the recognition they deserve by nominating them for the Adult Learners’ Week Awards 2009.
Today's Guardian takes a detailed look into Inquiry into the Future for Lifelong Learning
Skills for Life Conferences 2008 - Building on Success: Meeting New Challenges (3 venues one being Birmingham)
The Adult Learners' Week team are now on the road with their very popular show - book you FREE space now
New to the NEC - The Learning Zone officially opens on Friday 8th September
From Ian Rankin to Dragons’ Den, ten new Quick Reads authors announced for 2009
CONFINTEA VI will take place from 19 to 22 May 2009 in Belém (State of Pará), Brazil
A-level results are a testament to the hard graft of teachers and students, says TUC
The Final Report of the 2006 Cross Government Review of Information, Advice and Guidance Services for Adults in England is now available
NIACE now publish an even larger number of resources unrivalled in the sector.
Make sure the remarkable achievements of your adult learners are recognised by nominating them for the Adult Learners’ Week Awards 2009.
We want to encourage as wide a range of signatories as possible so that we can join forces.........
Liz Smith, unionlearn Director, gave a wide ranging speech at the 'Learning and Development' conference of ULRs in the probation officers' union Napo, on Tuesday 15 July) in Hinckley, near Leicester.
Representatvie Organisation of the Year Award for its contribution to and leadership in the Birmingham and Solihull Equal Engage Learner Forums Project
Have you a winner sitting next to you whose remarkable learning achievements could inspire others?
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