5/14/13 Ezine us6.campaign-archive1.com/?u=824da19aa9&id=a1d203e2d1&e= 1/10 Share Tweet Forward to Friend Welcome to the May 2013 edition of the Wales TUC Learning & Education Services E zine. A PDF version can be viewed here http://tiny.cc/vnn2ww View this email in your browser Facebook Tw itter Website Cooking the books? PCS HMRC Story. It’s Your Choice’ apprenticeships project ‘It’s Your Choice’ apprenticeships project Unison Learning 2 Make a Difference News Cult Cymru - BECTU Job offer NUJ Course Info Unions and Assembly Members mobilise for Young Workers and Apprenticeships on International Workers’ Day Unions and Assembly Members mobilise for Young Workers and RCN's May Learning Roadshows Please see the following documents for information on RCN's roadshows. Cult Cymru Newsletter Please see the below documents for CULT Cymru's Newsletter Union leaders join Bosch in £9,000 Tŷ Hafan Donation Network Meetings in June 2013 Get Online @ Home Driving up Skills with the CWU Subscribe here Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate
Cooking the books Quick Reads are quick reads and herersquos the proof CWU member and avid fan of the Quick Read book is Linda Flowers Linda works for BT Facilities Services at the BT building in Newport South Waleswhere there is an on-site Learning Centre This is supported by the CWU SouthWales Branch and local BT Management
The Learning Centre has a couple of laptops some desktop PCs printer learningresources such as college and community learning information pens paper and asmall library Itrsquos the library that proved to be the most attractive to Linda Jan James the Union Learning Representative (ULR) approached Linda asking ifshe would like to undertake one of the courses available through the CWU WULFproject Linda responded advising that she didnrsquot have the time to think sometimesso there was no way that she could even contemplate fitting something else into herday Jan then asked her if she liked to read Linda responded that she did but hadgotten out of the habit and again there was the time factor Jan introduced Linda to Quick Reads advising that they were written by well-knownauthors with a huge array of titles and were easy and quick to read hence thename Linda looked through the titles available and after some persuasionselected one of the Quick Reads to take home with her This was the start ofLindarsquos reading journey That night Linda read her first book for years whilst cooking the tea The next dayshe changed that book for another title and this continued for several weeks Lindacontinued on a daily basis to select a book take it home and read it in the eveningwhilst cooking It became apparent that the library was running out of new titles forher so new books were bought and this increased Lindarsquos interest When asked about Quick Reads Linda said ldquothe books are so easy to read and ifyou havenrsquot read for a long time it gets you interested in going for a book with alonger story to itrdquo Linda now reads books on a regular basis Not just Quick Reads but a host of bothfictional and factual titles However Linda hasnrsquot lost her zeal for the Quick Readand often pops into the Learning Centre to check for new titles Linda will be happy to know that we will be stocking up with the 2013 titles in duecourse
PCS HMRC Story
The PCS Union Learning PC is in Room 114 and can be booked by members ofstaff to use in their own time Tracey Madeley-Jones has been using the facilities to
staff to use in their own time Tracey Madeley-Jones has been using the facilities todo some research ndash and has actually published her own novel Here is Traceyrsquos Learning story ldquoI started Peaceful Meadows in 2008 and it took about 9 months to write in its firstdraft Sending it to literary agents saw rejection after rejection and a lot of revisionand re-working over the next few years The Union Learning room provided a quietplace to do some editing and revision work It also allowed me to access daily blogson writing tips and later blogs giving marketing advice on how to promote yourbook In 2012 I spotted an advert at the end of the Amazon website suggesting writerspublish their work with them When I looked into this I found their American partnerCreatespace would publish a written copy of your work to a professional standardwith a print on demand service The book could then be sold through Amazon I had always been put off publishing due to the horror stories about formattingHowever the template provided made it much easier Page numbering has to bedone manually but this is not an insurmountable problem You also get theopportunity to publish on Kindle This is more tricky as the formatting for this isdifferent but if you are willing to put in the effort it can be done You will never retire on the sale of your book as there are literally hundreds ofthousands of authors out there but it is a wonderful creative outlet I am currentlybusy researching Irish history and sixties America for the next bookrdquo More about Traceyrsquos book can be found here httpwwwamazoncoukPeaceful-Meadows-Tracey-Madeleydp1477645535 This article was first published in the HMRC Wrexham PCS Union LearningNewsletter Feb 2013
Itrsquos Your Choicersquo apprenticeships project
lsquoItrsquos Your Choicersquo apprenticeships project Chwarae Teg with partners in the Sector Skills Councils has been working on acampaign to promote the value of non-traditional apprenticeships to teenage girlsliving in Wales Why Because Apprenticeships and vocational training are currently the mostgender-segregated areas of the Welsh education system This not simply areflection of the occupational segregation that occurs throughout the economyeven in sectors where women are under-represented the proportion of femaleapprentices can be ten times lower than the proportion of women working in thesector as a whole Where females do enrol onto apprenticeships over half offemale apprentices are clustered into only five of the 156 frameworks available There is also a gender pay gap in apprenticeships of 26 with most of the female-dominated apprenticeship frameworks attracting significantly lower rates of paythan those traditionally chosen by males (Source TUC report lsquo(Still More) BetterPaid Jobs for the Boysrsquo) What have we done
lsquoItrsquos Your Choicersquo is an apprenticeships e-booklet - a bi-lingual digital resourcefeaturing case studies of young Welsh women who have successfully undertakenapprenticeships in non-traditional areas The booklet is designed to specificallyappeal to young women (primarily aged 13-16) at a time when they are beginningto think about the options open to them We aim to promote the benefits ofapprenticeships provide information on the wide variety of apprenticeship
apprenticeships provide information on the wide variety of apprenticeshipopportunities levels of qualification types of employer and usefulwebsitesinformation sources to help overcome some of the common barriersfacing women and girls who want to undertake non-traditional apprenticeships lsquoItrsquos Your Choicersquo was launched during National Apprenticeship Week 2013 (11th to15th March) We would be delighted if you could help us disseminate the links to the booklet aswidely as possible through your networks Download the free apprenticeship guide at wwwagilenationcoukitsyourchoice wwwcymraegagilenationcoukeichdewischi
Unison Learning 2 Make a Difference News
Please see the pdf file below for an update from Unison
Apprenticeships on International Workersrsquo Day May the 1st was International Workersrsquo Day and this year to mark this importantevent in our calendar David Rees AM hosted a joint event with Wales TUC at theSenedd The theme of the event was Young Workers and Apprenticeships a matter of greatrelevance to unions demonstrated by the many who turned up some with stallswhich added to the celebratory atmosphere Assembly Members too arrived innumbers to hear the speakers and to chat with young workers and apprentices whowere there David Rees AM kicked off underlining the critical necessity to challenge youthunemployment in Wales and centrality of apprenticeships in any strategy to buildthe Welsh economy Jeff Cuthbert AM Deputy Minister for Skills spoke of the great success of the JobsGrowth Wales programme and announced that the pound75m three-year scheme is fastapproaching 6000 new job opportunities created for people aged between 16-24 Launched in April 2012 the flagship programme funds wages for up to six monthsto allow employers take on unemployed young people with a view to offer themsustainable posts at the end of the 6 months The original target was to create4000 opportunities each year for three years The Deputy Minister also outlined spending plans for an additional pound40 million overthe next two years for Apprenticeships in Wales Siacircn Cartwright Wales TUC Head of Learning Services explained how unionsworking in partnership with Welsh Government and employers add huge value toapprenticeship schemes ldquoUnions are guarantors of good practice employment and have much to offer bothin the strategic planning recruitment support monitoring and quality assurance ofapprenticeship schemesrdquo she stated and committed Wales TUC Learning Servicesto raise the issue of Apprenticeships with all of those employers with whom theywork to deliver union-led learning initiatives By far the best part of the event however was to hear from young workers andapprentices themselves Kellogs in north Wales distinguished themselves by providing presentations frommanagement Unite the Union and an apprentice which demonstrated in real termshow by working together the apprenticeship scheme in Kellogs has become amodel of good practice Mike Ford has been employed at Kelloggrsquos for 22 years as a Maintenance Fitterand explained how for the past 4 years since a serious out of work accident hehas been working with Apprentices and liaising with the Craft group to bring inimprovements to working conditions and standards Ian Rowley has been employed at Kelloggrsquos for 17 years as a MaintenanceElectrician and for the past 8 years has been a Union Learning Rep for Unite Ian isthe current Unite Union Learning Rep of the year for 2013 and he explained howby using the Ecorys scheme he has worked with management to provide overseasopportunities for Kellogs apprentices undertake study visits at companies in Fanceand Belgium Unitersquos Step Up To Learning WULF project provided language
courses for them so that they could communicate while they were thereCraig Stamp who has been Employed at Kelloggrsquos for 4 years as a MechanicalApprentice shared his experiences ndash it was a fascinating insight into his learning ndashnot surprising then that Craig was awarded runner up in the Wales Apprentice ofthe Year for 2012 Ryan Jones is a 24 year old PCSO working for Dyfed Powys police He works andlives in the Lampeter area and is a UNISON young member Ryan has recentlybeen appointed Chair of the National (UK) Unison Young Members group Hersquos also
been appointed Chair of the National (UK) Unison Young Members group Hersquos alsoa steward at his workplace and has been an active member for around 4 yearsCraig who is married and has two little girls explained some of the greatchallenges faced by young workers - his wife was a youth worker but had to give upher job after the birth of their second daughter because the costs of childcare wereso high that they would have cost more than her salary Also he explained thepublic sector wage freezes had hit him hard and in common with so many youngworkers his is a daily struggle to make ends meet Dionne Way of British Airways Avionic Engineering is an Approved AvionicTechnician which she gained on completion of her apprenticeship Dionne spokeenthusiastically of the apprenticeship pathway into work ldquoI left school at 16 as I didnrsquot enjoy it and upon leaving I had never even heard ofapprenticeships it was a family member who informed me of them and what firstattracted me to the idea of an apprenticeship was that I could work and gainexperience at the same time as studying part time After looking at the schemes inmore depth I realised the potential for opportunities that an apprenticeship givesand this attracted me even further into getting into a scheme I applied for 6different apprenticeship schemes in total in the electricalelectronic field ofengineering but I chose BAAE as BA is a well-known and reputable company and Ihad read that a BA apprenticeship is regarded as a very good standard and anexcellent base for developing a careerrdquo she explained
RCNs May Learning Roadshows
Please see the following documents for information on RCNs roadshows
Union leaders join Bosch in pound9000 Tŷ Hafan Donation
Presentation of pound9000 Cheque to Ty Hafen Childrenrsquos Hospice Union leaders join Bosch in pound9000 Tŷ Hafan Donation Union leaders representing the Bosch workforce donated pound9000 at Tŷ Hafan on
25th March to support Tŷ Hafanrsquos work with life limited children in Wales Unite the Union and Wales TUC have worked with the Welsh Government toprovide access to learning opportunities for workers made redundant when Boschclosed operations at its Miskin factory in 2011 with the loss of 900 jobs A pound50000fund was created by Bosch to supplement the Welsh Governmentrsquos React II schemeto ensure that workers facing redundancy were given access to quality learning andskills development The programme which was delivered by Wales TUC Learning Services hasassisted 60 workers with courses and training which they would have otherwisemissed out on These have included practical workplace skills ranging fromEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) courses to Fork Lift Truck drivingskills
Todayrsquos pound9000 donation was made possible by an agreement between Wales TUCand Bosch which pledged any remaining funds to Tŷ Hafan which offers comfortcare and support for life-limited children and young people and is dedicated toimproving quality of life for the whole family
Frank Ady Head of Business and Community at Tŷ Hafan said ldquoWe are very grateful to the Bosch workforce Unite the Union and Wales TUC forsupporting Tŷ Hafan in its work to provide care and suport for life-limited childrenyoung people and their families We understand that the workforce at Bosch aregoing through a very difficult time with the closure of their factory and we aretouched by their continuing concern for the wider community ldquoThank you on behalf of all at Tŷ HafanrdquoWales TUC General Secretary Martin Mansfield saidldquoThe Bosch workforce has acted in a dignified and positive manner throughout thisprocess and I am pleased that so many have benefitted from learning opportunitieswith Wales TUC Learning ServicesldquoIt is tragic that so many jobs have been lost here but todayrsquos donation is testamentto a proud workforce that is dedicated to its communityrdquo Nigel Goddard of BoschldquoThroughout the 21 years of manufacturing at the Miskin plant Bosch associates
were enthusiastic fundraisers and supporters for the great work being done by TŷHafan They will be immensely proud today that even after closure of the site theirsupport for Tŷ Hafan continues to be acknowledged and appreciatedrdquo
UNITE Regional Officer David Lewis said ldquoWorkers at Bosch have faced extremely tough times since the closure wasannounced and many continue to do so at a time of high unemployment UNITE hasacted to assist as many workers as possible throughout this difficult period withsupport including the quality learning opportunities offered through this fund ldquoThis substantial donation to the fantastic work done by Tŷ Hafan is a fitting legacyfor a committed workforce whose reputation will endure long after the factoryrsquosclosure
Fairtrade focus Book the date and your place How Email or phone Bernice contact details below All meetings start at 10am and will finish no later than 4pm The morning consistsof updates and short briefings and the afternoon workshops and short training sessions forULRs and reps Bring your lunch and we will bring tea and coffee Tues 18 June Antur Gwy Training room 2 Park Road Builth Wells LD2 3BA Wed 19 June The Engine House High Street Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3HA Fri 21 June Antioch Centre Copperworks Road Llanelli SA15 2NE Tues 25 June Colwyn Bay Library Woodland Road West Colwyn Bay LL29 7DH Wed 26 June Coleg Harlech St Davidrsquos Hill Harlech LL46 2PU Meetings are informal friendly and importantly useful What will the Network meeting do for youThe network and networking can help you to Get ideas and leads for courses and funding Meet other ULRs Meet training and learning providers Raise awareness of local workplace learning Share ideas and solve problems Update your own skills Book your place by contacting Bernice Waugh bwaughtucorguk Tel 07917 415601 Bernice Waugh Project Officer Network of Excellence Y Rhwydwaith RhagoriaethWales TUC Cymru FfonTel 07917 415601
Get Online Home
Get Online Home Microsoft digital inclusion initiative lsquoGet Online Homersquo The aim of the scheme isto provide affordable internet ready computers from pound99 pre loaded with core Microsoftsoftware ( Windows 7 Office 2007 amp Antivirus) throughout the UK to eligible recipients
All WULF projects ULRrsquos and Union Learners can benefit from Get Online Home as they all meet the eligibilitycriteria
To find out more please contact Marcus GriffithsTel 01443 434675 Mob 07908707804 Web wwwgetonlineathomeorg Many union members and ULRs have already used the scheme very successfully Many Thanks Marcus GriffithsSales Manager Apollo HousePenygraig Ind EstatePenygraigRhondda Cynon TaffCF40 1HZ Tel 01443 434675Fax 01443 440677Mob 07908707804Web wwwcomputerrecyclersukcom
Driving up Skills with the CWU
Driving up Skills The Skills Academy Wales through LRC Training are currently delivering DGV(Delivery Goods Vehicle) Apprenticeships at Royal Mail Enterprise Park SwanseaThe Apprenticeship consists of an NVQ in DGV plus Essential Skills in Maths andEnglish Once these have been completed the Apprentices are given theopportunity to upgrade their HGV licence to the level above their current licence It was evident from the start that some members didnrsquot want to undertake orenvisaged having difficulties with the ESW part of the Apprenticeship but once theywere introduced to Amanda the tutor who was very supportive and they started to
complete the work they sailed through it One member arrived on a Mondaymorning stating that he wouldnrsquot be staying long as he thought the work would betoo arduous ended up staying all day and almost completing the ESW in 9 hoursHe was so engaged with the work that he decided to just have a Kit-Kat and coffeefor lunch to enable him to get on without too much interruption In fact he alsobought Amanda a Kit Kat and coffee for persevering with him This pilot course is going very well and we are now looking to offer this opportunity in the first
instance to the outlying Delivery Offices of South West Wales Amal Branch and later to otherCWU Branches within Wales
James Park Lead ULR said ldquoThis is a great opportunity for our members to gain a recognisedtransferrable qualification They not only have the chance to upgrade their driving licence but also
Cooking the books Quick Reads are quick reads and herersquos the proof CWU member and avid fan of the Quick Read book is Linda Flowers Linda works for BT Facilities Services at the BT building in Newport South Waleswhere there is an on-site Learning Centre This is supported by the CWU SouthWales Branch and local BT Management
The Learning Centre has a couple of laptops some desktop PCs printer learningresources such as college and community learning information pens paper and asmall library Itrsquos the library that proved to be the most attractive to Linda Jan James the Union Learning Representative (ULR) approached Linda asking ifshe would like to undertake one of the courses available through the CWU WULFproject Linda responded advising that she didnrsquot have the time to think sometimesso there was no way that she could even contemplate fitting something else into herday Jan then asked her if she liked to read Linda responded that she did but hadgotten out of the habit and again there was the time factor Jan introduced Linda to Quick Reads advising that they were written by well-knownauthors with a huge array of titles and were easy and quick to read hence thename Linda looked through the titles available and after some persuasionselected one of the Quick Reads to take home with her This was the start ofLindarsquos reading journey That night Linda read her first book for years whilst cooking the tea The next dayshe changed that book for another title and this continued for several weeks Lindacontinued on a daily basis to select a book take it home and read it in the eveningwhilst cooking It became apparent that the library was running out of new titles forher so new books were bought and this increased Lindarsquos interest When asked about Quick Reads Linda said ldquothe books are so easy to read and ifyou havenrsquot read for a long time it gets you interested in going for a book with alonger story to itrdquo Linda now reads books on a regular basis Not just Quick Reads but a host of bothfictional and factual titles However Linda hasnrsquot lost her zeal for the Quick Readand often pops into the Learning Centre to check for new titles Linda will be happy to know that we will be stocking up with the 2013 titles in duecourse
PCS HMRC Story
The PCS Union Learning PC is in Room 114 and can be booked by members ofstaff to use in their own time Tracey Madeley-Jones has been using the facilities to
staff to use in their own time Tracey Madeley-Jones has been using the facilities todo some research ndash and has actually published her own novel Here is Traceyrsquos Learning story ldquoI started Peaceful Meadows in 2008 and it took about 9 months to write in its firstdraft Sending it to literary agents saw rejection after rejection and a lot of revisionand re-working over the next few years The Union Learning room provided a quietplace to do some editing and revision work It also allowed me to access daily blogson writing tips and later blogs giving marketing advice on how to promote yourbook In 2012 I spotted an advert at the end of the Amazon website suggesting writerspublish their work with them When I looked into this I found their American partnerCreatespace would publish a written copy of your work to a professional standardwith a print on demand service The book could then be sold through Amazon I had always been put off publishing due to the horror stories about formattingHowever the template provided made it much easier Page numbering has to bedone manually but this is not an insurmountable problem You also get theopportunity to publish on Kindle This is more tricky as the formatting for this isdifferent but if you are willing to put in the effort it can be done You will never retire on the sale of your book as there are literally hundreds ofthousands of authors out there but it is a wonderful creative outlet I am currentlybusy researching Irish history and sixties America for the next bookrdquo More about Traceyrsquos book can be found here httpwwwamazoncoukPeaceful-Meadows-Tracey-Madeleydp1477645535 This article was first published in the HMRC Wrexham PCS Union LearningNewsletter Feb 2013
Itrsquos Your Choicersquo apprenticeships project
lsquoItrsquos Your Choicersquo apprenticeships project Chwarae Teg with partners in the Sector Skills Councils has been working on acampaign to promote the value of non-traditional apprenticeships to teenage girlsliving in Wales Why Because Apprenticeships and vocational training are currently the mostgender-segregated areas of the Welsh education system This not simply areflection of the occupational segregation that occurs throughout the economyeven in sectors where women are under-represented the proportion of femaleapprentices can be ten times lower than the proportion of women working in thesector as a whole Where females do enrol onto apprenticeships over half offemale apprentices are clustered into only five of the 156 frameworks available There is also a gender pay gap in apprenticeships of 26 with most of the female-dominated apprenticeship frameworks attracting significantly lower rates of paythan those traditionally chosen by males (Source TUC report lsquo(Still More) BetterPaid Jobs for the Boysrsquo) What have we done
lsquoItrsquos Your Choicersquo is an apprenticeships e-booklet - a bi-lingual digital resourcefeaturing case studies of young Welsh women who have successfully undertakenapprenticeships in non-traditional areas The booklet is designed to specificallyappeal to young women (primarily aged 13-16) at a time when they are beginningto think about the options open to them We aim to promote the benefits ofapprenticeships provide information on the wide variety of apprenticeship
apprenticeships provide information on the wide variety of apprenticeshipopportunities levels of qualification types of employer and usefulwebsitesinformation sources to help overcome some of the common barriersfacing women and girls who want to undertake non-traditional apprenticeships lsquoItrsquos Your Choicersquo was launched during National Apprenticeship Week 2013 (11th to15th March) We would be delighted if you could help us disseminate the links to the booklet aswidely as possible through your networks Download the free apprenticeship guide at wwwagilenationcoukitsyourchoice wwwcymraegagilenationcoukeichdewischi
Unison Learning 2 Make a Difference News
Please see the pdf file below for an update from Unison
Apprenticeships on International Workersrsquo Day May the 1st was International Workersrsquo Day and this year to mark this importantevent in our calendar David Rees AM hosted a joint event with Wales TUC at theSenedd The theme of the event was Young Workers and Apprenticeships a matter of greatrelevance to unions demonstrated by the many who turned up some with stallswhich added to the celebratory atmosphere Assembly Members too arrived innumbers to hear the speakers and to chat with young workers and apprentices whowere there David Rees AM kicked off underlining the critical necessity to challenge youthunemployment in Wales and centrality of apprenticeships in any strategy to buildthe Welsh economy Jeff Cuthbert AM Deputy Minister for Skills spoke of the great success of the JobsGrowth Wales programme and announced that the pound75m three-year scheme is fastapproaching 6000 new job opportunities created for people aged between 16-24 Launched in April 2012 the flagship programme funds wages for up to six monthsto allow employers take on unemployed young people with a view to offer themsustainable posts at the end of the 6 months The original target was to create4000 opportunities each year for three years The Deputy Minister also outlined spending plans for an additional pound40 million overthe next two years for Apprenticeships in Wales Siacircn Cartwright Wales TUC Head of Learning Services explained how unionsworking in partnership with Welsh Government and employers add huge value toapprenticeship schemes ldquoUnions are guarantors of good practice employment and have much to offer bothin the strategic planning recruitment support monitoring and quality assurance ofapprenticeship schemesrdquo she stated and committed Wales TUC Learning Servicesto raise the issue of Apprenticeships with all of those employers with whom theywork to deliver union-led learning initiatives By far the best part of the event however was to hear from young workers andapprentices themselves Kellogs in north Wales distinguished themselves by providing presentations frommanagement Unite the Union and an apprentice which demonstrated in real termshow by working together the apprenticeship scheme in Kellogs has become amodel of good practice Mike Ford has been employed at Kelloggrsquos for 22 years as a Maintenance Fitterand explained how for the past 4 years since a serious out of work accident hehas been working with Apprentices and liaising with the Craft group to bring inimprovements to working conditions and standards Ian Rowley has been employed at Kelloggrsquos for 17 years as a MaintenanceElectrician and for the past 8 years has been a Union Learning Rep for Unite Ian isthe current Unite Union Learning Rep of the year for 2013 and he explained howby using the Ecorys scheme he has worked with management to provide overseasopportunities for Kellogs apprentices undertake study visits at companies in Fanceand Belgium Unitersquos Step Up To Learning WULF project provided language
courses for them so that they could communicate while they were thereCraig Stamp who has been Employed at Kelloggrsquos for 4 years as a MechanicalApprentice shared his experiences ndash it was a fascinating insight into his learning ndashnot surprising then that Craig was awarded runner up in the Wales Apprentice ofthe Year for 2012 Ryan Jones is a 24 year old PCSO working for Dyfed Powys police He works andlives in the Lampeter area and is a UNISON young member Ryan has recentlybeen appointed Chair of the National (UK) Unison Young Members group Hersquos also
been appointed Chair of the National (UK) Unison Young Members group Hersquos alsoa steward at his workplace and has been an active member for around 4 yearsCraig who is married and has two little girls explained some of the greatchallenges faced by young workers - his wife was a youth worker but had to give upher job after the birth of their second daughter because the costs of childcare wereso high that they would have cost more than her salary Also he explained thepublic sector wage freezes had hit him hard and in common with so many youngworkers his is a daily struggle to make ends meet Dionne Way of British Airways Avionic Engineering is an Approved AvionicTechnician which she gained on completion of her apprenticeship Dionne spokeenthusiastically of the apprenticeship pathway into work ldquoI left school at 16 as I didnrsquot enjoy it and upon leaving I had never even heard ofapprenticeships it was a family member who informed me of them and what firstattracted me to the idea of an apprenticeship was that I could work and gainexperience at the same time as studying part time After looking at the schemes inmore depth I realised the potential for opportunities that an apprenticeship givesand this attracted me even further into getting into a scheme I applied for 6different apprenticeship schemes in total in the electricalelectronic field ofengineering but I chose BAAE as BA is a well-known and reputable company and Ihad read that a BA apprenticeship is regarded as a very good standard and anexcellent base for developing a careerrdquo she explained
RCNs May Learning Roadshows
Please see the following documents for information on RCNs roadshows
Union leaders join Bosch in pound9000 Tŷ Hafan Donation
Presentation of pound9000 Cheque to Ty Hafen Childrenrsquos Hospice Union leaders join Bosch in pound9000 Tŷ Hafan Donation Union leaders representing the Bosch workforce donated pound9000 at Tŷ Hafan on
25th March to support Tŷ Hafanrsquos work with life limited children in Wales Unite the Union and Wales TUC have worked with the Welsh Government toprovide access to learning opportunities for workers made redundant when Boschclosed operations at its Miskin factory in 2011 with the loss of 900 jobs A pound50000fund was created by Bosch to supplement the Welsh Governmentrsquos React II schemeto ensure that workers facing redundancy were given access to quality learning andskills development The programme which was delivered by Wales TUC Learning Services hasassisted 60 workers with courses and training which they would have otherwisemissed out on These have included practical workplace skills ranging fromEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) courses to Fork Lift Truck drivingskills
Todayrsquos pound9000 donation was made possible by an agreement between Wales TUCand Bosch which pledged any remaining funds to Tŷ Hafan which offers comfortcare and support for life-limited children and young people and is dedicated toimproving quality of life for the whole family
Frank Ady Head of Business and Community at Tŷ Hafan said ldquoWe are very grateful to the Bosch workforce Unite the Union and Wales TUC forsupporting Tŷ Hafan in its work to provide care and suport for life-limited childrenyoung people and their families We understand that the workforce at Bosch aregoing through a very difficult time with the closure of their factory and we aretouched by their continuing concern for the wider community ldquoThank you on behalf of all at Tŷ HafanrdquoWales TUC General Secretary Martin Mansfield saidldquoThe Bosch workforce has acted in a dignified and positive manner throughout thisprocess and I am pleased that so many have benefitted from learning opportunitieswith Wales TUC Learning ServicesldquoIt is tragic that so many jobs have been lost here but todayrsquos donation is testamentto a proud workforce that is dedicated to its communityrdquo Nigel Goddard of BoschldquoThroughout the 21 years of manufacturing at the Miskin plant Bosch associates
were enthusiastic fundraisers and supporters for the great work being done by TŷHafan They will be immensely proud today that even after closure of the site theirsupport for Tŷ Hafan continues to be acknowledged and appreciatedrdquo
UNITE Regional Officer David Lewis said ldquoWorkers at Bosch have faced extremely tough times since the closure wasannounced and many continue to do so at a time of high unemployment UNITE hasacted to assist as many workers as possible throughout this difficult period withsupport including the quality learning opportunities offered through this fund ldquoThis substantial donation to the fantastic work done by Tŷ Hafan is a fitting legacyfor a committed workforce whose reputation will endure long after the factoryrsquosclosure
Fairtrade focus Book the date and your place How Email or phone Bernice contact details below All meetings start at 10am and will finish no later than 4pm The morning consistsof updates and short briefings and the afternoon workshops and short training sessions forULRs and reps Bring your lunch and we will bring tea and coffee Tues 18 June Antur Gwy Training room 2 Park Road Builth Wells LD2 3BA Wed 19 June The Engine House High Street Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3HA Fri 21 June Antioch Centre Copperworks Road Llanelli SA15 2NE Tues 25 June Colwyn Bay Library Woodland Road West Colwyn Bay LL29 7DH Wed 26 June Coleg Harlech St Davidrsquos Hill Harlech LL46 2PU Meetings are informal friendly and importantly useful What will the Network meeting do for youThe network and networking can help you to Get ideas and leads for courses and funding Meet other ULRs Meet training and learning providers Raise awareness of local workplace learning Share ideas and solve problems Update your own skills Book your place by contacting Bernice Waugh bwaughtucorguk Tel 07917 415601 Bernice Waugh Project Officer Network of Excellence Y Rhwydwaith RhagoriaethWales TUC Cymru FfonTel 07917 415601
Get Online Home
Get Online Home Microsoft digital inclusion initiative lsquoGet Online Homersquo The aim of the scheme isto provide affordable internet ready computers from pound99 pre loaded with core Microsoftsoftware ( Windows 7 Office 2007 amp Antivirus) throughout the UK to eligible recipients
All WULF projects ULRrsquos and Union Learners can benefit from Get Online Home as they all meet the eligibilitycriteria
To find out more please contact Marcus GriffithsTel 01443 434675 Mob 07908707804 Web wwwgetonlineathomeorg Many union members and ULRs have already used the scheme very successfully Many Thanks Marcus GriffithsSales Manager Apollo HousePenygraig Ind EstatePenygraigRhondda Cynon TaffCF40 1HZ Tel 01443 434675Fax 01443 440677Mob 07908707804Web wwwcomputerrecyclersukcom
Driving up Skills with the CWU
Driving up Skills The Skills Academy Wales through LRC Training are currently delivering DGV(Delivery Goods Vehicle) Apprenticeships at Royal Mail Enterprise Park SwanseaThe Apprenticeship consists of an NVQ in DGV plus Essential Skills in Maths andEnglish Once these have been completed the Apprentices are given theopportunity to upgrade their HGV licence to the level above their current licence It was evident from the start that some members didnrsquot want to undertake orenvisaged having difficulties with the ESW part of the Apprenticeship but once theywere introduced to Amanda the tutor who was very supportive and they started to
complete the work they sailed through it One member arrived on a Mondaymorning stating that he wouldnrsquot be staying long as he thought the work would betoo arduous ended up staying all day and almost completing the ESW in 9 hoursHe was so engaged with the work that he decided to just have a Kit-Kat and coffeefor lunch to enable him to get on without too much interruption In fact he alsobought Amanda a Kit Kat and coffee for persevering with him This pilot course is going very well and we are now looking to offer this opportunity in the first
instance to the outlying Delivery Offices of South West Wales Amal Branch and later to otherCWU Branches within Wales
James Park Lead ULR said ldquoThis is a great opportunity for our members to gain a recognisedtransferrable qualification They not only have the chance to upgrade their driving licence but also
staff to use in their own time Tracey Madeley-Jones has been using the facilities todo some research ndash and has actually published her own novel Here is Traceyrsquos Learning story ldquoI started Peaceful Meadows in 2008 and it took about 9 months to write in its firstdraft Sending it to literary agents saw rejection after rejection and a lot of revisionand re-working over the next few years The Union Learning room provided a quietplace to do some editing and revision work It also allowed me to access daily blogson writing tips and later blogs giving marketing advice on how to promote yourbook In 2012 I spotted an advert at the end of the Amazon website suggesting writerspublish their work with them When I looked into this I found their American partnerCreatespace would publish a written copy of your work to a professional standardwith a print on demand service The book could then be sold through Amazon I had always been put off publishing due to the horror stories about formattingHowever the template provided made it much easier Page numbering has to bedone manually but this is not an insurmountable problem You also get theopportunity to publish on Kindle This is more tricky as the formatting for this isdifferent but if you are willing to put in the effort it can be done You will never retire on the sale of your book as there are literally hundreds ofthousands of authors out there but it is a wonderful creative outlet I am currentlybusy researching Irish history and sixties America for the next bookrdquo More about Traceyrsquos book can be found here httpwwwamazoncoukPeaceful-Meadows-Tracey-Madeleydp1477645535 This article was first published in the HMRC Wrexham PCS Union LearningNewsletter Feb 2013
Itrsquos Your Choicersquo apprenticeships project
lsquoItrsquos Your Choicersquo apprenticeships project Chwarae Teg with partners in the Sector Skills Councils has been working on acampaign to promote the value of non-traditional apprenticeships to teenage girlsliving in Wales Why Because Apprenticeships and vocational training are currently the mostgender-segregated areas of the Welsh education system This not simply areflection of the occupational segregation that occurs throughout the economyeven in sectors where women are under-represented the proportion of femaleapprentices can be ten times lower than the proportion of women working in thesector as a whole Where females do enrol onto apprenticeships over half offemale apprentices are clustered into only five of the 156 frameworks available There is also a gender pay gap in apprenticeships of 26 with most of the female-dominated apprenticeship frameworks attracting significantly lower rates of paythan those traditionally chosen by males (Source TUC report lsquo(Still More) BetterPaid Jobs for the Boysrsquo) What have we done
lsquoItrsquos Your Choicersquo is an apprenticeships e-booklet - a bi-lingual digital resourcefeaturing case studies of young Welsh women who have successfully undertakenapprenticeships in non-traditional areas The booklet is designed to specificallyappeal to young women (primarily aged 13-16) at a time when they are beginningto think about the options open to them We aim to promote the benefits ofapprenticeships provide information on the wide variety of apprenticeship
apprenticeships provide information on the wide variety of apprenticeshipopportunities levels of qualification types of employer and usefulwebsitesinformation sources to help overcome some of the common barriersfacing women and girls who want to undertake non-traditional apprenticeships lsquoItrsquos Your Choicersquo was launched during National Apprenticeship Week 2013 (11th to15th March) We would be delighted if you could help us disseminate the links to the booklet aswidely as possible through your networks Download the free apprenticeship guide at wwwagilenationcoukitsyourchoice wwwcymraegagilenationcoukeichdewischi
Unison Learning 2 Make a Difference News
Please see the pdf file below for an update from Unison
Apprenticeships on International Workersrsquo Day May the 1st was International Workersrsquo Day and this year to mark this importantevent in our calendar David Rees AM hosted a joint event with Wales TUC at theSenedd The theme of the event was Young Workers and Apprenticeships a matter of greatrelevance to unions demonstrated by the many who turned up some with stallswhich added to the celebratory atmosphere Assembly Members too arrived innumbers to hear the speakers and to chat with young workers and apprentices whowere there David Rees AM kicked off underlining the critical necessity to challenge youthunemployment in Wales and centrality of apprenticeships in any strategy to buildthe Welsh economy Jeff Cuthbert AM Deputy Minister for Skills spoke of the great success of the JobsGrowth Wales programme and announced that the pound75m three-year scheme is fastapproaching 6000 new job opportunities created for people aged between 16-24 Launched in April 2012 the flagship programme funds wages for up to six monthsto allow employers take on unemployed young people with a view to offer themsustainable posts at the end of the 6 months The original target was to create4000 opportunities each year for three years The Deputy Minister also outlined spending plans for an additional pound40 million overthe next two years for Apprenticeships in Wales Siacircn Cartwright Wales TUC Head of Learning Services explained how unionsworking in partnership with Welsh Government and employers add huge value toapprenticeship schemes ldquoUnions are guarantors of good practice employment and have much to offer bothin the strategic planning recruitment support monitoring and quality assurance ofapprenticeship schemesrdquo she stated and committed Wales TUC Learning Servicesto raise the issue of Apprenticeships with all of those employers with whom theywork to deliver union-led learning initiatives By far the best part of the event however was to hear from young workers andapprentices themselves Kellogs in north Wales distinguished themselves by providing presentations frommanagement Unite the Union and an apprentice which demonstrated in real termshow by working together the apprenticeship scheme in Kellogs has become amodel of good practice Mike Ford has been employed at Kelloggrsquos for 22 years as a Maintenance Fitterand explained how for the past 4 years since a serious out of work accident hehas been working with Apprentices and liaising with the Craft group to bring inimprovements to working conditions and standards Ian Rowley has been employed at Kelloggrsquos for 17 years as a MaintenanceElectrician and for the past 8 years has been a Union Learning Rep for Unite Ian isthe current Unite Union Learning Rep of the year for 2013 and he explained howby using the Ecorys scheme he has worked with management to provide overseasopportunities for Kellogs apprentices undertake study visits at companies in Fanceand Belgium Unitersquos Step Up To Learning WULF project provided language
courses for them so that they could communicate while they were thereCraig Stamp who has been Employed at Kelloggrsquos for 4 years as a MechanicalApprentice shared his experiences ndash it was a fascinating insight into his learning ndashnot surprising then that Craig was awarded runner up in the Wales Apprentice ofthe Year for 2012 Ryan Jones is a 24 year old PCSO working for Dyfed Powys police He works andlives in the Lampeter area and is a UNISON young member Ryan has recentlybeen appointed Chair of the National (UK) Unison Young Members group Hersquos also
been appointed Chair of the National (UK) Unison Young Members group Hersquos alsoa steward at his workplace and has been an active member for around 4 yearsCraig who is married and has two little girls explained some of the greatchallenges faced by young workers - his wife was a youth worker but had to give upher job after the birth of their second daughter because the costs of childcare wereso high that they would have cost more than her salary Also he explained thepublic sector wage freezes had hit him hard and in common with so many youngworkers his is a daily struggle to make ends meet Dionne Way of British Airways Avionic Engineering is an Approved AvionicTechnician which she gained on completion of her apprenticeship Dionne spokeenthusiastically of the apprenticeship pathway into work ldquoI left school at 16 as I didnrsquot enjoy it and upon leaving I had never even heard ofapprenticeships it was a family member who informed me of them and what firstattracted me to the idea of an apprenticeship was that I could work and gainexperience at the same time as studying part time After looking at the schemes inmore depth I realised the potential for opportunities that an apprenticeship givesand this attracted me even further into getting into a scheme I applied for 6different apprenticeship schemes in total in the electricalelectronic field ofengineering but I chose BAAE as BA is a well-known and reputable company and Ihad read that a BA apprenticeship is regarded as a very good standard and anexcellent base for developing a careerrdquo she explained
RCNs May Learning Roadshows
Please see the following documents for information on RCNs roadshows
Union leaders join Bosch in pound9000 Tŷ Hafan Donation
Presentation of pound9000 Cheque to Ty Hafen Childrenrsquos Hospice Union leaders join Bosch in pound9000 Tŷ Hafan Donation Union leaders representing the Bosch workforce donated pound9000 at Tŷ Hafan on
25th March to support Tŷ Hafanrsquos work with life limited children in Wales Unite the Union and Wales TUC have worked with the Welsh Government toprovide access to learning opportunities for workers made redundant when Boschclosed operations at its Miskin factory in 2011 with the loss of 900 jobs A pound50000fund was created by Bosch to supplement the Welsh Governmentrsquos React II schemeto ensure that workers facing redundancy were given access to quality learning andskills development The programme which was delivered by Wales TUC Learning Services hasassisted 60 workers with courses and training which they would have otherwisemissed out on These have included practical workplace skills ranging fromEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) courses to Fork Lift Truck drivingskills
Todayrsquos pound9000 donation was made possible by an agreement between Wales TUCand Bosch which pledged any remaining funds to Tŷ Hafan which offers comfortcare and support for life-limited children and young people and is dedicated toimproving quality of life for the whole family
Frank Ady Head of Business and Community at Tŷ Hafan said ldquoWe are very grateful to the Bosch workforce Unite the Union and Wales TUC forsupporting Tŷ Hafan in its work to provide care and suport for life-limited childrenyoung people and their families We understand that the workforce at Bosch aregoing through a very difficult time with the closure of their factory and we aretouched by their continuing concern for the wider community ldquoThank you on behalf of all at Tŷ HafanrdquoWales TUC General Secretary Martin Mansfield saidldquoThe Bosch workforce has acted in a dignified and positive manner throughout thisprocess and I am pleased that so many have benefitted from learning opportunitieswith Wales TUC Learning ServicesldquoIt is tragic that so many jobs have been lost here but todayrsquos donation is testamentto a proud workforce that is dedicated to its communityrdquo Nigel Goddard of BoschldquoThroughout the 21 years of manufacturing at the Miskin plant Bosch associates
were enthusiastic fundraisers and supporters for the great work being done by TŷHafan They will be immensely proud today that even after closure of the site theirsupport for Tŷ Hafan continues to be acknowledged and appreciatedrdquo
UNITE Regional Officer David Lewis said ldquoWorkers at Bosch have faced extremely tough times since the closure wasannounced and many continue to do so at a time of high unemployment UNITE hasacted to assist as many workers as possible throughout this difficult period withsupport including the quality learning opportunities offered through this fund ldquoThis substantial donation to the fantastic work done by Tŷ Hafan is a fitting legacyfor a committed workforce whose reputation will endure long after the factoryrsquosclosure
Fairtrade focus Book the date and your place How Email or phone Bernice contact details below All meetings start at 10am and will finish no later than 4pm The morning consistsof updates and short briefings and the afternoon workshops and short training sessions forULRs and reps Bring your lunch and we will bring tea and coffee Tues 18 June Antur Gwy Training room 2 Park Road Builth Wells LD2 3BA Wed 19 June The Engine House High Street Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3HA Fri 21 June Antioch Centre Copperworks Road Llanelli SA15 2NE Tues 25 June Colwyn Bay Library Woodland Road West Colwyn Bay LL29 7DH Wed 26 June Coleg Harlech St Davidrsquos Hill Harlech LL46 2PU Meetings are informal friendly and importantly useful What will the Network meeting do for youThe network and networking can help you to Get ideas and leads for courses and funding Meet other ULRs Meet training and learning providers Raise awareness of local workplace learning Share ideas and solve problems Update your own skills Book your place by contacting Bernice Waugh bwaughtucorguk Tel 07917 415601 Bernice Waugh Project Officer Network of Excellence Y Rhwydwaith RhagoriaethWales TUC Cymru FfonTel 07917 415601
Get Online Home
Get Online Home Microsoft digital inclusion initiative lsquoGet Online Homersquo The aim of the scheme isto provide affordable internet ready computers from pound99 pre loaded with core Microsoftsoftware ( Windows 7 Office 2007 amp Antivirus) throughout the UK to eligible recipients
All WULF projects ULRrsquos and Union Learners can benefit from Get Online Home as they all meet the eligibilitycriteria
To find out more please contact Marcus GriffithsTel 01443 434675 Mob 07908707804 Web wwwgetonlineathomeorg Many union members and ULRs have already used the scheme very successfully Many Thanks Marcus GriffithsSales Manager Apollo HousePenygraig Ind EstatePenygraigRhondda Cynon TaffCF40 1HZ Tel 01443 434675Fax 01443 440677Mob 07908707804Web wwwcomputerrecyclersukcom
Driving up Skills with the CWU
Driving up Skills The Skills Academy Wales through LRC Training are currently delivering DGV(Delivery Goods Vehicle) Apprenticeships at Royal Mail Enterprise Park SwanseaThe Apprenticeship consists of an NVQ in DGV plus Essential Skills in Maths andEnglish Once these have been completed the Apprentices are given theopportunity to upgrade their HGV licence to the level above their current licence It was evident from the start that some members didnrsquot want to undertake orenvisaged having difficulties with the ESW part of the Apprenticeship but once theywere introduced to Amanda the tutor who was very supportive and they started to
complete the work they sailed through it One member arrived on a Mondaymorning stating that he wouldnrsquot be staying long as he thought the work would betoo arduous ended up staying all day and almost completing the ESW in 9 hoursHe was so engaged with the work that he decided to just have a Kit-Kat and coffeefor lunch to enable him to get on without too much interruption In fact he alsobought Amanda a Kit Kat and coffee for persevering with him This pilot course is going very well and we are now looking to offer this opportunity in the first
instance to the outlying Delivery Offices of South West Wales Amal Branch and later to otherCWU Branches within Wales
James Park Lead ULR said ldquoThis is a great opportunity for our members to gain a recognisedtransferrable qualification They not only have the chance to upgrade their driving licence but also
apprenticeships provide information on the wide variety of apprenticeshipopportunities levels of qualification types of employer and usefulwebsitesinformation sources to help overcome some of the common barriersfacing women and girls who want to undertake non-traditional apprenticeships lsquoItrsquos Your Choicersquo was launched during National Apprenticeship Week 2013 (11th to15th March) We would be delighted if you could help us disseminate the links to the booklet aswidely as possible through your networks Download the free apprenticeship guide at wwwagilenationcoukitsyourchoice wwwcymraegagilenationcoukeichdewischi
Unison Learning 2 Make a Difference News
Please see the pdf file below for an update from Unison
Apprenticeships on International Workersrsquo Day May the 1st was International Workersrsquo Day and this year to mark this importantevent in our calendar David Rees AM hosted a joint event with Wales TUC at theSenedd The theme of the event was Young Workers and Apprenticeships a matter of greatrelevance to unions demonstrated by the many who turned up some with stallswhich added to the celebratory atmosphere Assembly Members too arrived innumbers to hear the speakers and to chat with young workers and apprentices whowere there David Rees AM kicked off underlining the critical necessity to challenge youthunemployment in Wales and centrality of apprenticeships in any strategy to buildthe Welsh economy Jeff Cuthbert AM Deputy Minister for Skills spoke of the great success of the JobsGrowth Wales programme and announced that the pound75m three-year scheme is fastapproaching 6000 new job opportunities created for people aged between 16-24 Launched in April 2012 the flagship programme funds wages for up to six monthsto allow employers take on unemployed young people with a view to offer themsustainable posts at the end of the 6 months The original target was to create4000 opportunities each year for three years The Deputy Minister also outlined spending plans for an additional pound40 million overthe next two years for Apprenticeships in Wales Siacircn Cartwright Wales TUC Head of Learning Services explained how unionsworking in partnership with Welsh Government and employers add huge value toapprenticeship schemes ldquoUnions are guarantors of good practice employment and have much to offer bothin the strategic planning recruitment support monitoring and quality assurance ofapprenticeship schemesrdquo she stated and committed Wales TUC Learning Servicesto raise the issue of Apprenticeships with all of those employers with whom theywork to deliver union-led learning initiatives By far the best part of the event however was to hear from young workers andapprentices themselves Kellogs in north Wales distinguished themselves by providing presentations frommanagement Unite the Union and an apprentice which demonstrated in real termshow by working together the apprenticeship scheme in Kellogs has become amodel of good practice Mike Ford has been employed at Kelloggrsquos for 22 years as a Maintenance Fitterand explained how for the past 4 years since a serious out of work accident hehas been working with Apprentices and liaising with the Craft group to bring inimprovements to working conditions and standards Ian Rowley has been employed at Kelloggrsquos for 17 years as a MaintenanceElectrician and for the past 8 years has been a Union Learning Rep for Unite Ian isthe current Unite Union Learning Rep of the year for 2013 and he explained howby using the Ecorys scheme he has worked with management to provide overseasopportunities for Kellogs apprentices undertake study visits at companies in Fanceand Belgium Unitersquos Step Up To Learning WULF project provided language
courses for them so that they could communicate while they were thereCraig Stamp who has been Employed at Kelloggrsquos for 4 years as a MechanicalApprentice shared his experiences ndash it was a fascinating insight into his learning ndashnot surprising then that Craig was awarded runner up in the Wales Apprentice ofthe Year for 2012 Ryan Jones is a 24 year old PCSO working for Dyfed Powys police He works andlives in the Lampeter area and is a UNISON young member Ryan has recentlybeen appointed Chair of the National (UK) Unison Young Members group Hersquos also
been appointed Chair of the National (UK) Unison Young Members group Hersquos alsoa steward at his workplace and has been an active member for around 4 yearsCraig who is married and has two little girls explained some of the greatchallenges faced by young workers - his wife was a youth worker but had to give upher job after the birth of their second daughter because the costs of childcare wereso high that they would have cost more than her salary Also he explained thepublic sector wage freezes had hit him hard and in common with so many youngworkers his is a daily struggle to make ends meet Dionne Way of British Airways Avionic Engineering is an Approved AvionicTechnician which she gained on completion of her apprenticeship Dionne spokeenthusiastically of the apprenticeship pathway into work ldquoI left school at 16 as I didnrsquot enjoy it and upon leaving I had never even heard ofapprenticeships it was a family member who informed me of them and what firstattracted me to the idea of an apprenticeship was that I could work and gainexperience at the same time as studying part time After looking at the schemes inmore depth I realised the potential for opportunities that an apprenticeship givesand this attracted me even further into getting into a scheme I applied for 6different apprenticeship schemes in total in the electricalelectronic field ofengineering but I chose BAAE as BA is a well-known and reputable company and Ihad read that a BA apprenticeship is regarded as a very good standard and anexcellent base for developing a careerrdquo she explained
RCNs May Learning Roadshows
Please see the following documents for information on RCNs roadshows
Union leaders join Bosch in pound9000 Tŷ Hafan Donation
Presentation of pound9000 Cheque to Ty Hafen Childrenrsquos Hospice Union leaders join Bosch in pound9000 Tŷ Hafan Donation Union leaders representing the Bosch workforce donated pound9000 at Tŷ Hafan on
25th March to support Tŷ Hafanrsquos work with life limited children in Wales Unite the Union and Wales TUC have worked with the Welsh Government toprovide access to learning opportunities for workers made redundant when Boschclosed operations at its Miskin factory in 2011 with the loss of 900 jobs A pound50000fund was created by Bosch to supplement the Welsh Governmentrsquos React II schemeto ensure that workers facing redundancy were given access to quality learning andskills development The programme which was delivered by Wales TUC Learning Services hasassisted 60 workers with courses and training which they would have otherwisemissed out on These have included practical workplace skills ranging fromEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) courses to Fork Lift Truck drivingskills
Todayrsquos pound9000 donation was made possible by an agreement between Wales TUCand Bosch which pledged any remaining funds to Tŷ Hafan which offers comfortcare and support for life-limited children and young people and is dedicated toimproving quality of life for the whole family
Frank Ady Head of Business and Community at Tŷ Hafan said ldquoWe are very grateful to the Bosch workforce Unite the Union and Wales TUC forsupporting Tŷ Hafan in its work to provide care and suport for life-limited childrenyoung people and their families We understand that the workforce at Bosch aregoing through a very difficult time with the closure of their factory and we aretouched by their continuing concern for the wider community ldquoThank you on behalf of all at Tŷ HafanrdquoWales TUC General Secretary Martin Mansfield saidldquoThe Bosch workforce has acted in a dignified and positive manner throughout thisprocess and I am pleased that so many have benefitted from learning opportunitieswith Wales TUC Learning ServicesldquoIt is tragic that so many jobs have been lost here but todayrsquos donation is testamentto a proud workforce that is dedicated to its communityrdquo Nigel Goddard of BoschldquoThroughout the 21 years of manufacturing at the Miskin plant Bosch associates
were enthusiastic fundraisers and supporters for the great work being done by TŷHafan They will be immensely proud today that even after closure of the site theirsupport for Tŷ Hafan continues to be acknowledged and appreciatedrdquo
UNITE Regional Officer David Lewis said ldquoWorkers at Bosch have faced extremely tough times since the closure wasannounced and many continue to do so at a time of high unemployment UNITE hasacted to assist as many workers as possible throughout this difficult period withsupport including the quality learning opportunities offered through this fund ldquoThis substantial donation to the fantastic work done by Tŷ Hafan is a fitting legacyfor a committed workforce whose reputation will endure long after the factoryrsquosclosure
Fairtrade focus Book the date and your place How Email or phone Bernice contact details below All meetings start at 10am and will finish no later than 4pm The morning consistsof updates and short briefings and the afternoon workshops and short training sessions forULRs and reps Bring your lunch and we will bring tea and coffee Tues 18 June Antur Gwy Training room 2 Park Road Builth Wells LD2 3BA Wed 19 June The Engine House High Street Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3HA Fri 21 June Antioch Centre Copperworks Road Llanelli SA15 2NE Tues 25 June Colwyn Bay Library Woodland Road West Colwyn Bay LL29 7DH Wed 26 June Coleg Harlech St Davidrsquos Hill Harlech LL46 2PU Meetings are informal friendly and importantly useful What will the Network meeting do for youThe network and networking can help you to Get ideas and leads for courses and funding Meet other ULRs Meet training and learning providers Raise awareness of local workplace learning Share ideas and solve problems Update your own skills Book your place by contacting Bernice Waugh bwaughtucorguk Tel 07917 415601 Bernice Waugh Project Officer Network of Excellence Y Rhwydwaith RhagoriaethWales TUC Cymru FfonTel 07917 415601
Get Online Home
Get Online Home Microsoft digital inclusion initiative lsquoGet Online Homersquo The aim of the scheme isto provide affordable internet ready computers from pound99 pre loaded with core Microsoftsoftware ( Windows 7 Office 2007 amp Antivirus) throughout the UK to eligible recipients
All WULF projects ULRrsquos and Union Learners can benefit from Get Online Home as they all meet the eligibilitycriteria
To find out more please contact Marcus GriffithsTel 01443 434675 Mob 07908707804 Web wwwgetonlineathomeorg Many union members and ULRs have already used the scheme very successfully Many Thanks Marcus GriffithsSales Manager Apollo HousePenygraig Ind EstatePenygraigRhondda Cynon TaffCF40 1HZ Tel 01443 434675Fax 01443 440677Mob 07908707804Web wwwcomputerrecyclersukcom
Driving up Skills with the CWU
Driving up Skills The Skills Academy Wales through LRC Training are currently delivering DGV(Delivery Goods Vehicle) Apprenticeships at Royal Mail Enterprise Park SwanseaThe Apprenticeship consists of an NVQ in DGV plus Essential Skills in Maths andEnglish Once these have been completed the Apprentices are given theopportunity to upgrade their HGV licence to the level above their current licence It was evident from the start that some members didnrsquot want to undertake orenvisaged having difficulties with the ESW part of the Apprenticeship but once theywere introduced to Amanda the tutor who was very supportive and they started to
complete the work they sailed through it One member arrived on a Mondaymorning stating that he wouldnrsquot be staying long as he thought the work would betoo arduous ended up staying all day and almost completing the ESW in 9 hoursHe was so engaged with the work that he decided to just have a Kit-Kat and coffeefor lunch to enable him to get on without too much interruption In fact he alsobought Amanda a Kit Kat and coffee for persevering with him This pilot course is going very well and we are now looking to offer this opportunity in the first
instance to the outlying Delivery Offices of South West Wales Amal Branch and later to otherCWU Branches within Wales
James Park Lead ULR said ldquoThis is a great opportunity for our members to gain a recognisedtransferrable qualification They not only have the chance to upgrade their driving licence but also
Apprenticeships on International Workersrsquo Day May the 1st was International Workersrsquo Day and this year to mark this importantevent in our calendar David Rees AM hosted a joint event with Wales TUC at theSenedd The theme of the event was Young Workers and Apprenticeships a matter of greatrelevance to unions demonstrated by the many who turned up some with stallswhich added to the celebratory atmosphere Assembly Members too arrived innumbers to hear the speakers and to chat with young workers and apprentices whowere there David Rees AM kicked off underlining the critical necessity to challenge youthunemployment in Wales and centrality of apprenticeships in any strategy to buildthe Welsh economy Jeff Cuthbert AM Deputy Minister for Skills spoke of the great success of the JobsGrowth Wales programme and announced that the pound75m three-year scheme is fastapproaching 6000 new job opportunities created for people aged between 16-24 Launched in April 2012 the flagship programme funds wages for up to six monthsto allow employers take on unemployed young people with a view to offer themsustainable posts at the end of the 6 months The original target was to create4000 opportunities each year for three years The Deputy Minister also outlined spending plans for an additional pound40 million overthe next two years for Apprenticeships in Wales Siacircn Cartwright Wales TUC Head of Learning Services explained how unionsworking in partnership with Welsh Government and employers add huge value toapprenticeship schemes ldquoUnions are guarantors of good practice employment and have much to offer bothin the strategic planning recruitment support monitoring and quality assurance ofapprenticeship schemesrdquo she stated and committed Wales TUC Learning Servicesto raise the issue of Apprenticeships with all of those employers with whom theywork to deliver union-led learning initiatives By far the best part of the event however was to hear from young workers andapprentices themselves Kellogs in north Wales distinguished themselves by providing presentations frommanagement Unite the Union and an apprentice which demonstrated in real termshow by working together the apprenticeship scheme in Kellogs has become amodel of good practice Mike Ford has been employed at Kelloggrsquos for 22 years as a Maintenance Fitterand explained how for the past 4 years since a serious out of work accident hehas been working with Apprentices and liaising with the Craft group to bring inimprovements to working conditions and standards Ian Rowley has been employed at Kelloggrsquos for 17 years as a MaintenanceElectrician and for the past 8 years has been a Union Learning Rep for Unite Ian isthe current Unite Union Learning Rep of the year for 2013 and he explained howby using the Ecorys scheme he has worked with management to provide overseasopportunities for Kellogs apprentices undertake study visits at companies in Fanceand Belgium Unitersquos Step Up To Learning WULF project provided language
courses for them so that they could communicate while they were thereCraig Stamp who has been Employed at Kelloggrsquos for 4 years as a MechanicalApprentice shared his experiences ndash it was a fascinating insight into his learning ndashnot surprising then that Craig was awarded runner up in the Wales Apprentice ofthe Year for 2012 Ryan Jones is a 24 year old PCSO working for Dyfed Powys police He works andlives in the Lampeter area and is a UNISON young member Ryan has recentlybeen appointed Chair of the National (UK) Unison Young Members group Hersquos also
been appointed Chair of the National (UK) Unison Young Members group Hersquos alsoa steward at his workplace and has been an active member for around 4 yearsCraig who is married and has two little girls explained some of the greatchallenges faced by young workers - his wife was a youth worker but had to give upher job after the birth of their second daughter because the costs of childcare wereso high that they would have cost more than her salary Also he explained thepublic sector wage freezes had hit him hard and in common with so many youngworkers his is a daily struggle to make ends meet Dionne Way of British Airways Avionic Engineering is an Approved AvionicTechnician which she gained on completion of her apprenticeship Dionne spokeenthusiastically of the apprenticeship pathway into work ldquoI left school at 16 as I didnrsquot enjoy it and upon leaving I had never even heard ofapprenticeships it was a family member who informed me of them and what firstattracted me to the idea of an apprenticeship was that I could work and gainexperience at the same time as studying part time After looking at the schemes inmore depth I realised the potential for opportunities that an apprenticeship givesand this attracted me even further into getting into a scheme I applied for 6different apprenticeship schemes in total in the electricalelectronic field ofengineering but I chose BAAE as BA is a well-known and reputable company and Ihad read that a BA apprenticeship is regarded as a very good standard and anexcellent base for developing a careerrdquo she explained
RCNs May Learning Roadshows
Please see the following documents for information on RCNs roadshows
Union leaders join Bosch in pound9000 Tŷ Hafan Donation
Presentation of pound9000 Cheque to Ty Hafen Childrenrsquos Hospice Union leaders join Bosch in pound9000 Tŷ Hafan Donation Union leaders representing the Bosch workforce donated pound9000 at Tŷ Hafan on
25th March to support Tŷ Hafanrsquos work with life limited children in Wales Unite the Union and Wales TUC have worked with the Welsh Government toprovide access to learning opportunities for workers made redundant when Boschclosed operations at its Miskin factory in 2011 with the loss of 900 jobs A pound50000fund was created by Bosch to supplement the Welsh Governmentrsquos React II schemeto ensure that workers facing redundancy were given access to quality learning andskills development The programme which was delivered by Wales TUC Learning Services hasassisted 60 workers with courses and training which they would have otherwisemissed out on These have included practical workplace skills ranging fromEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) courses to Fork Lift Truck drivingskills
Todayrsquos pound9000 donation was made possible by an agreement between Wales TUCand Bosch which pledged any remaining funds to Tŷ Hafan which offers comfortcare and support for life-limited children and young people and is dedicated toimproving quality of life for the whole family
Frank Ady Head of Business and Community at Tŷ Hafan said ldquoWe are very grateful to the Bosch workforce Unite the Union and Wales TUC forsupporting Tŷ Hafan in its work to provide care and suport for life-limited childrenyoung people and their families We understand that the workforce at Bosch aregoing through a very difficult time with the closure of their factory and we aretouched by their continuing concern for the wider community ldquoThank you on behalf of all at Tŷ HafanrdquoWales TUC General Secretary Martin Mansfield saidldquoThe Bosch workforce has acted in a dignified and positive manner throughout thisprocess and I am pleased that so many have benefitted from learning opportunitieswith Wales TUC Learning ServicesldquoIt is tragic that so many jobs have been lost here but todayrsquos donation is testamentto a proud workforce that is dedicated to its communityrdquo Nigel Goddard of BoschldquoThroughout the 21 years of manufacturing at the Miskin plant Bosch associates
were enthusiastic fundraisers and supporters for the great work being done by TŷHafan They will be immensely proud today that even after closure of the site theirsupport for Tŷ Hafan continues to be acknowledged and appreciatedrdquo
UNITE Regional Officer David Lewis said ldquoWorkers at Bosch have faced extremely tough times since the closure wasannounced and many continue to do so at a time of high unemployment UNITE hasacted to assist as many workers as possible throughout this difficult period withsupport including the quality learning opportunities offered through this fund ldquoThis substantial donation to the fantastic work done by Tŷ Hafan is a fitting legacyfor a committed workforce whose reputation will endure long after the factoryrsquosclosure
Fairtrade focus Book the date and your place How Email or phone Bernice contact details below All meetings start at 10am and will finish no later than 4pm The morning consistsof updates and short briefings and the afternoon workshops and short training sessions forULRs and reps Bring your lunch and we will bring tea and coffee Tues 18 June Antur Gwy Training room 2 Park Road Builth Wells LD2 3BA Wed 19 June The Engine House High Street Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3HA Fri 21 June Antioch Centre Copperworks Road Llanelli SA15 2NE Tues 25 June Colwyn Bay Library Woodland Road West Colwyn Bay LL29 7DH Wed 26 June Coleg Harlech St Davidrsquos Hill Harlech LL46 2PU Meetings are informal friendly and importantly useful What will the Network meeting do for youThe network and networking can help you to Get ideas and leads for courses and funding Meet other ULRs Meet training and learning providers Raise awareness of local workplace learning Share ideas and solve problems Update your own skills Book your place by contacting Bernice Waugh bwaughtucorguk Tel 07917 415601 Bernice Waugh Project Officer Network of Excellence Y Rhwydwaith RhagoriaethWales TUC Cymru FfonTel 07917 415601
Get Online Home
Get Online Home Microsoft digital inclusion initiative lsquoGet Online Homersquo The aim of the scheme isto provide affordable internet ready computers from pound99 pre loaded with core Microsoftsoftware ( Windows 7 Office 2007 amp Antivirus) throughout the UK to eligible recipients
All WULF projects ULRrsquos and Union Learners can benefit from Get Online Home as they all meet the eligibilitycriteria
To find out more please contact Marcus GriffithsTel 01443 434675 Mob 07908707804 Web wwwgetonlineathomeorg Many union members and ULRs have already used the scheme very successfully Many Thanks Marcus GriffithsSales Manager Apollo HousePenygraig Ind EstatePenygraigRhondda Cynon TaffCF40 1HZ Tel 01443 434675Fax 01443 440677Mob 07908707804Web wwwcomputerrecyclersukcom
Driving up Skills with the CWU
Driving up Skills The Skills Academy Wales through LRC Training are currently delivering DGV(Delivery Goods Vehicle) Apprenticeships at Royal Mail Enterprise Park SwanseaThe Apprenticeship consists of an NVQ in DGV plus Essential Skills in Maths andEnglish Once these have been completed the Apprentices are given theopportunity to upgrade their HGV licence to the level above their current licence It was evident from the start that some members didnrsquot want to undertake orenvisaged having difficulties with the ESW part of the Apprenticeship but once theywere introduced to Amanda the tutor who was very supportive and they started to
complete the work they sailed through it One member arrived on a Mondaymorning stating that he wouldnrsquot be staying long as he thought the work would betoo arduous ended up staying all day and almost completing the ESW in 9 hoursHe was so engaged with the work that he decided to just have a Kit-Kat and coffeefor lunch to enable him to get on without too much interruption In fact he alsobought Amanda a Kit Kat and coffee for persevering with him This pilot course is going very well and we are now looking to offer this opportunity in the first
instance to the outlying Delivery Offices of South West Wales Amal Branch and later to otherCWU Branches within Wales
James Park Lead ULR said ldquoThis is a great opportunity for our members to gain a recognisedtransferrable qualification They not only have the chance to upgrade their driving licence but also
been appointed Chair of the National (UK) Unison Young Members group Hersquos alsoa steward at his workplace and has been an active member for around 4 yearsCraig who is married and has two little girls explained some of the greatchallenges faced by young workers - his wife was a youth worker but had to give upher job after the birth of their second daughter because the costs of childcare wereso high that they would have cost more than her salary Also he explained thepublic sector wage freezes had hit him hard and in common with so many youngworkers his is a daily struggle to make ends meet Dionne Way of British Airways Avionic Engineering is an Approved AvionicTechnician which she gained on completion of her apprenticeship Dionne spokeenthusiastically of the apprenticeship pathway into work ldquoI left school at 16 as I didnrsquot enjoy it and upon leaving I had never even heard ofapprenticeships it was a family member who informed me of them and what firstattracted me to the idea of an apprenticeship was that I could work and gainexperience at the same time as studying part time After looking at the schemes inmore depth I realised the potential for opportunities that an apprenticeship givesand this attracted me even further into getting into a scheme I applied for 6different apprenticeship schemes in total in the electricalelectronic field ofengineering but I chose BAAE as BA is a well-known and reputable company and Ihad read that a BA apprenticeship is regarded as a very good standard and anexcellent base for developing a careerrdquo she explained
RCNs May Learning Roadshows
Please see the following documents for information on RCNs roadshows
Union leaders join Bosch in pound9000 Tŷ Hafan Donation
Presentation of pound9000 Cheque to Ty Hafen Childrenrsquos Hospice Union leaders join Bosch in pound9000 Tŷ Hafan Donation Union leaders representing the Bosch workforce donated pound9000 at Tŷ Hafan on
25th March to support Tŷ Hafanrsquos work with life limited children in Wales Unite the Union and Wales TUC have worked with the Welsh Government toprovide access to learning opportunities for workers made redundant when Boschclosed operations at its Miskin factory in 2011 with the loss of 900 jobs A pound50000fund was created by Bosch to supplement the Welsh Governmentrsquos React II schemeto ensure that workers facing redundancy were given access to quality learning andskills development The programme which was delivered by Wales TUC Learning Services hasassisted 60 workers with courses and training which they would have otherwisemissed out on These have included practical workplace skills ranging fromEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) courses to Fork Lift Truck drivingskills
Todayrsquos pound9000 donation was made possible by an agreement between Wales TUCand Bosch which pledged any remaining funds to Tŷ Hafan which offers comfortcare and support for life-limited children and young people and is dedicated toimproving quality of life for the whole family
Frank Ady Head of Business and Community at Tŷ Hafan said ldquoWe are very grateful to the Bosch workforce Unite the Union and Wales TUC forsupporting Tŷ Hafan in its work to provide care and suport for life-limited childrenyoung people and their families We understand that the workforce at Bosch aregoing through a very difficult time with the closure of their factory and we aretouched by their continuing concern for the wider community ldquoThank you on behalf of all at Tŷ HafanrdquoWales TUC General Secretary Martin Mansfield saidldquoThe Bosch workforce has acted in a dignified and positive manner throughout thisprocess and I am pleased that so many have benefitted from learning opportunitieswith Wales TUC Learning ServicesldquoIt is tragic that so many jobs have been lost here but todayrsquos donation is testamentto a proud workforce that is dedicated to its communityrdquo Nigel Goddard of BoschldquoThroughout the 21 years of manufacturing at the Miskin plant Bosch associates
were enthusiastic fundraisers and supporters for the great work being done by TŷHafan They will be immensely proud today that even after closure of the site theirsupport for Tŷ Hafan continues to be acknowledged and appreciatedrdquo
UNITE Regional Officer David Lewis said ldquoWorkers at Bosch have faced extremely tough times since the closure wasannounced and many continue to do so at a time of high unemployment UNITE hasacted to assist as many workers as possible throughout this difficult period withsupport including the quality learning opportunities offered through this fund ldquoThis substantial donation to the fantastic work done by Tŷ Hafan is a fitting legacyfor a committed workforce whose reputation will endure long after the factoryrsquosclosure
Fairtrade focus Book the date and your place How Email or phone Bernice contact details below All meetings start at 10am and will finish no later than 4pm The morning consistsof updates and short briefings and the afternoon workshops and short training sessions forULRs and reps Bring your lunch and we will bring tea and coffee Tues 18 June Antur Gwy Training room 2 Park Road Builth Wells LD2 3BA Wed 19 June The Engine House High Street Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3HA Fri 21 June Antioch Centre Copperworks Road Llanelli SA15 2NE Tues 25 June Colwyn Bay Library Woodland Road West Colwyn Bay LL29 7DH Wed 26 June Coleg Harlech St Davidrsquos Hill Harlech LL46 2PU Meetings are informal friendly and importantly useful What will the Network meeting do for youThe network and networking can help you to Get ideas and leads for courses and funding Meet other ULRs Meet training and learning providers Raise awareness of local workplace learning Share ideas and solve problems Update your own skills Book your place by contacting Bernice Waugh bwaughtucorguk Tel 07917 415601 Bernice Waugh Project Officer Network of Excellence Y Rhwydwaith RhagoriaethWales TUC Cymru FfonTel 07917 415601
Get Online Home
Get Online Home Microsoft digital inclusion initiative lsquoGet Online Homersquo The aim of the scheme isto provide affordable internet ready computers from pound99 pre loaded with core Microsoftsoftware ( Windows 7 Office 2007 amp Antivirus) throughout the UK to eligible recipients
All WULF projects ULRrsquos and Union Learners can benefit from Get Online Home as they all meet the eligibilitycriteria
To find out more please contact Marcus GriffithsTel 01443 434675 Mob 07908707804 Web wwwgetonlineathomeorg Many union members and ULRs have already used the scheme very successfully Many Thanks Marcus GriffithsSales Manager Apollo HousePenygraig Ind EstatePenygraigRhondda Cynon TaffCF40 1HZ Tel 01443 434675Fax 01443 440677Mob 07908707804Web wwwcomputerrecyclersukcom
Driving up Skills with the CWU
Driving up Skills The Skills Academy Wales through LRC Training are currently delivering DGV(Delivery Goods Vehicle) Apprenticeships at Royal Mail Enterprise Park SwanseaThe Apprenticeship consists of an NVQ in DGV plus Essential Skills in Maths andEnglish Once these have been completed the Apprentices are given theopportunity to upgrade their HGV licence to the level above their current licence It was evident from the start that some members didnrsquot want to undertake orenvisaged having difficulties with the ESW part of the Apprenticeship but once theywere introduced to Amanda the tutor who was very supportive and they started to
complete the work they sailed through it One member arrived on a Mondaymorning stating that he wouldnrsquot be staying long as he thought the work would betoo arduous ended up staying all day and almost completing the ESW in 9 hoursHe was so engaged with the work that he decided to just have a Kit-Kat and coffeefor lunch to enable him to get on without too much interruption In fact he alsobought Amanda a Kit Kat and coffee for persevering with him This pilot course is going very well and we are now looking to offer this opportunity in the first
instance to the outlying Delivery Offices of South West Wales Amal Branch and later to otherCWU Branches within Wales
James Park Lead ULR said ldquoThis is a great opportunity for our members to gain a recognisedtransferrable qualification They not only have the chance to upgrade their driving licence but also
Union leaders join Bosch in pound9000 Tŷ Hafan Donation
Presentation of pound9000 Cheque to Ty Hafen Childrenrsquos Hospice Union leaders join Bosch in pound9000 Tŷ Hafan Donation Union leaders representing the Bosch workforce donated pound9000 at Tŷ Hafan on
25th March to support Tŷ Hafanrsquos work with life limited children in Wales Unite the Union and Wales TUC have worked with the Welsh Government toprovide access to learning opportunities for workers made redundant when Boschclosed operations at its Miskin factory in 2011 with the loss of 900 jobs A pound50000fund was created by Bosch to supplement the Welsh Governmentrsquos React II schemeto ensure that workers facing redundancy were given access to quality learning andskills development The programme which was delivered by Wales TUC Learning Services hasassisted 60 workers with courses and training which they would have otherwisemissed out on These have included practical workplace skills ranging fromEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) courses to Fork Lift Truck drivingskills
Todayrsquos pound9000 donation was made possible by an agreement between Wales TUCand Bosch which pledged any remaining funds to Tŷ Hafan which offers comfortcare and support for life-limited children and young people and is dedicated toimproving quality of life for the whole family
Frank Ady Head of Business and Community at Tŷ Hafan said ldquoWe are very grateful to the Bosch workforce Unite the Union and Wales TUC forsupporting Tŷ Hafan in its work to provide care and suport for life-limited childrenyoung people and their families We understand that the workforce at Bosch aregoing through a very difficult time with the closure of their factory and we aretouched by their continuing concern for the wider community ldquoThank you on behalf of all at Tŷ HafanrdquoWales TUC General Secretary Martin Mansfield saidldquoThe Bosch workforce has acted in a dignified and positive manner throughout thisprocess and I am pleased that so many have benefitted from learning opportunitieswith Wales TUC Learning ServicesldquoIt is tragic that so many jobs have been lost here but todayrsquos donation is testamentto a proud workforce that is dedicated to its communityrdquo Nigel Goddard of BoschldquoThroughout the 21 years of manufacturing at the Miskin plant Bosch associates
were enthusiastic fundraisers and supporters for the great work being done by TŷHafan They will be immensely proud today that even after closure of the site theirsupport for Tŷ Hafan continues to be acknowledged and appreciatedrdquo
UNITE Regional Officer David Lewis said ldquoWorkers at Bosch have faced extremely tough times since the closure wasannounced and many continue to do so at a time of high unemployment UNITE hasacted to assist as many workers as possible throughout this difficult period withsupport including the quality learning opportunities offered through this fund ldquoThis substantial donation to the fantastic work done by Tŷ Hafan is a fitting legacyfor a committed workforce whose reputation will endure long after the factoryrsquosclosure
Fairtrade focus Book the date and your place How Email or phone Bernice contact details below All meetings start at 10am and will finish no later than 4pm The morning consistsof updates and short briefings and the afternoon workshops and short training sessions forULRs and reps Bring your lunch and we will bring tea and coffee Tues 18 June Antur Gwy Training room 2 Park Road Builth Wells LD2 3BA Wed 19 June The Engine House High Street Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3HA Fri 21 June Antioch Centre Copperworks Road Llanelli SA15 2NE Tues 25 June Colwyn Bay Library Woodland Road West Colwyn Bay LL29 7DH Wed 26 June Coleg Harlech St Davidrsquos Hill Harlech LL46 2PU Meetings are informal friendly and importantly useful What will the Network meeting do for youThe network and networking can help you to Get ideas and leads for courses and funding Meet other ULRs Meet training and learning providers Raise awareness of local workplace learning Share ideas and solve problems Update your own skills Book your place by contacting Bernice Waugh bwaughtucorguk Tel 07917 415601 Bernice Waugh Project Officer Network of Excellence Y Rhwydwaith RhagoriaethWales TUC Cymru FfonTel 07917 415601
Get Online Home
Get Online Home Microsoft digital inclusion initiative lsquoGet Online Homersquo The aim of the scheme isto provide affordable internet ready computers from pound99 pre loaded with core Microsoftsoftware ( Windows 7 Office 2007 amp Antivirus) throughout the UK to eligible recipients
All WULF projects ULRrsquos and Union Learners can benefit from Get Online Home as they all meet the eligibilitycriteria
To find out more please contact Marcus GriffithsTel 01443 434675 Mob 07908707804 Web wwwgetonlineathomeorg Many union members and ULRs have already used the scheme very successfully Many Thanks Marcus GriffithsSales Manager Apollo HousePenygraig Ind EstatePenygraigRhondda Cynon TaffCF40 1HZ Tel 01443 434675Fax 01443 440677Mob 07908707804Web wwwcomputerrecyclersukcom
Driving up Skills with the CWU
Driving up Skills The Skills Academy Wales through LRC Training are currently delivering DGV(Delivery Goods Vehicle) Apprenticeships at Royal Mail Enterprise Park SwanseaThe Apprenticeship consists of an NVQ in DGV plus Essential Skills in Maths andEnglish Once these have been completed the Apprentices are given theopportunity to upgrade their HGV licence to the level above their current licence It was evident from the start that some members didnrsquot want to undertake orenvisaged having difficulties with the ESW part of the Apprenticeship but once theywere introduced to Amanda the tutor who was very supportive and they started to
complete the work they sailed through it One member arrived on a Mondaymorning stating that he wouldnrsquot be staying long as he thought the work would betoo arduous ended up staying all day and almost completing the ESW in 9 hoursHe was so engaged with the work that he decided to just have a Kit-Kat and coffeefor lunch to enable him to get on without too much interruption In fact he alsobought Amanda a Kit Kat and coffee for persevering with him This pilot course is going very well and we are now looking to offer this opportunity in the first
instance to the outlying Delivery Offices of South West Wales Amal Branch and later to otherCWU Branches within Wales
James Park Lead ULR said ldquoThis is a great opportunity for our members to gain a recognisedtransferrable qualification They not only have the chance to upgrade their driving licence but also
Fairtrade focus Book the date and your place How Email or phone Bernice contact details below All meetings start at 10am and will finish no later than 4pm The morning consistsof updates and short briefings and the afternoon workshops and short training sessions forULRs and reps Bring your lunch and we will bring tea and coffee Tues 18 June Antur Gwy Training room 2 Park Road Builth Wells LD2 3BA Wed 19 June The Engine House High Street Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3HA Fri 21 June Antioch Centre Copperworks Road Llanelli SA15 2NE Tues 25 June Colwyn Bay Library Woodland Road West Colwyn Bay LL29 7DH Wed 26 June Coleg Harlech St Davidrsquos Hill Harlech LL46 2PU Meetings are informal friendly and importantly useful What will the Network meeting do for youThe network and networking can help you to Get ideas and leads for courses and funding Meet other ULRs Meet training and learning providers Raise awareness of local workplace learning Share ideas and solve problems Update your own skills Book your place by contacting Bernice Waugh bwaughtucorguk Tel 07917 415601 Bernice Waugh Project Officer Network of Excellence Y Rhwydwaith RhagoriaethWales TUC Cymru FfonTel 07917 415601
Get Online Home
Get Online Home Microsoft digital inclusion initiative lsquoGet Online Homersquo The aim of the scheme isto provide affordable internet ready computers from pound99 pre loaded with core Microsoftsoftware ( Windows 7 Office 2007 amp Antivirus) throughout the UK to eligible recipients
All WULF projects ULRrsquos and Union Learners can benefit from Get Online Home as they all meet the eligibilitycriteria
To find out more please contact Marcus GriffithsTel 01443 434675 Mob 07908707804 Web wwwgetonlineathomeorg Many union members and ULRs have already used the scheme very successfully Many Thanks Marcus GriffithsSales Manager Apollo HousePenygraig Ind EstatePenygraigRhondda Cynon TaffCF40 1HZ Tel 01443 434675Fax 01443 440677Mob 07908707804Web wwwcomputerrecyclersukcom
Driving up Skills with the CWU
Driving up Skills The Skills Academy Wales through LRC Training are currently delivering DGV(Delivery Goods Vehicle) Apprenticeships at Royal Mail Enterprise Park SwanseaThe Apprenticeship consists of an NVQ in DGV plus Essential Skills in Maths andEnglish Once these have been completed the Apprentices are given theopportunity to upgrade their HGV licence to the level above their current licence It was evident from the start that some members didnrsquot want to undertake orenvisaged having difficulties with the ESW part of the Apprenticeship but once theywere introduced to Amanda the tutor who was very supportive and they started to
complete the work they sailed through it One member arrived on a Mondaymorning stating that he wouldnrsquot be staying long as he thought the work would betoo arduous ended up staying all day and almost completing the ESW in 9 hoursHe was so engaged with the work that he decided to just have a Kit-Kat and coffeefor lunch to enable him to get on without too much interruption In fact he alsobought Amanda a Kit Kat and coffee for persevering with him This pilot course is going very well and we are now looking to offer this opportunity in the first
instance to the outlying Delivery Offices of South West Wales Amal Branch and later to otherCWU Branches within Wales
James Park Lead ULR said ldquoThis is a great opportunity for our members to gain a recognisedtransferrable qualification They not only have the chance to upgrade their driving licence but also
To find out more please contact Marcus GriffithsTel 01443 434675 Mob 07908707804 Web wwwgetonlineathomeorg Many union members and ULRs have already used the scheme very successfully Many Thanks Marcus GriffithsSales Manager Apollo HousePenygraig Ind EstatePenygraigRhondda Cynon TaffCF40 1HZ Tel 01443 434675Fax 01443 440677Mob 07908707804Web wwwcomputerrecyclersukcom
Driving up Skills with the CWU
Driving up Skills The Skills Academy Wales through LRC Training are currently delivering DGV(Delivery Goods Vehicle) Apprenticeships at Royal Mail Enterprise Park SwanseaThe Apprenticeship consists of an NVQ in DGV plus Essential Skills in Maths andEnglish Once these have been completed the Apprentices are given theopportunity to upgrade their HGV licence to the level above their current licence It was evident from the start that some members didnrsquot want to undertake orenvisaged having difficulties with the ESW part of the Apprenticeship but once theywere introduced to Amanda the tutor who was very supportive and they started to
complete the work they sailed through it One member arrived on a Mondaymorning stating that he wouldnrsquot be staying long as he thought the work would betoo arduous ended up staying all day and almost completing the ESW in 9 hoursHe was so engaged with the work that he decided to just have a Kit-Kat and coffeefor lunch to enable him to get on without too much interruption In fact he alsobought Amanda a Kit Kat and coffee for persevering with him This pilot course is going very well and we are now looking to offer this opportunity in the first
instance to the outlying Delivery Offices of South West Wales Amal Branch and later to otherCWU Branches within Wales
James Park Lead ULR said ldquoThis is a great opportunity for our members to gain a recognisedtransferrable qualification They not only have the chance to upgrade their driving licence but also
