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What is Connecting Learners?

Connecting Learners in the 3rd Sector is a lifelong learning project funded by the Welsh Government's Wales Union Learning Fund (WULF). The project is organised by Unison Cymru Wales, the public service trade union, and hosted by Cartrefi Cymru, a 3rd sector social care provider.

We organise courses and activities for staff and volunteers working for charities, not-forprofit companies, co-operatives, social enterprises and community groups in Wales.

All our courses and activities are free and open to everyone to attend.

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Our Mission: at work in To provide the people th e& the 3rd sector with fun, fre rtunities fascinating learning oppo fit for the 21st century.

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Connected Learners Cymru is a social network just for our learners?

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Meet the Connecting Learners Team

Did you know....

Unison also has a Connecting Learners Project team based in South Wales?

Contact Karen & Nicola on 01792 646640 You can see all their courses on

Hi, my name is Richard Speight and I’m the Project Manager.

I have a passion for lifelong learning and a big interest in helping people to get online for the first time.

You can contact me by email at richard.speight@cartreficymru.org or call me on 01248 363175.

I also run our twitter account.

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Hello, I’m the Project Assistant, Lynn Calverley.

I’m passionate about making sure as many people as possible can take part in Connecting Learners.

You can email me at Lynn.calverley @cartreficymru.org or call me on 01248 363176

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Connecting Learners Wednesdays Connecting with Computers Every Wednesday in January. May & September (See Page 6 for details)

Connecting Learners will be running courses and workshops every Wednesday throughout 2012 at Cartrefi Cymru offices in Bangor, Newtown & Bridgend.

Money Matters

Effective Writing

Every Wednesday in February, June and October

Every Wednesday in March, July and November

(See Page 7 for details)

(See Page 8 for details)

Working out where and when to attend couldn't be easier — each course runs at on the same day, at the same time in each location. We will repeat each course every four months, so if you miss a session you can always catch-up later on in the year and still achieve an Award qualification.

One Day Workshops One each Wednesday during April, August and December (See Pages 9–13 for details)

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Booking onto any course is really easy. Just go to www.bit.ly/CL3bookings or call (01248) 363 176

And remember, Connecting Learners Wednesdays are open to all 3rd sector workers—not just Cartrefi Cymru 4

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Achieve an Award with

Did you know... our 1 day workshops are also all accredited, which means that you can have your learning recognised by Agored Cymru — also great for your CV!!!

Attending Connecting Learners courses can be seriously good for your CV. Whether you’re working at Entry Level 3 or Level 1, you can achieve credits towards a recognised qualification by attending our 4 week courses on Connecting Learners Wednesdays.

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So how do I achieve my Award?

Qualification

Credits Required

Entry Level 3 Award “Online Basics”

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Entry Level 3 Award “Step-UP”

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Level 1 Award “Progression”

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Attended “Connecting with Computers” every W ednesday in January in Bridgend, achieving 3 credits at Level 1 • Then came along to “Effective W riting” course in November, gaining another 3 credits at Level 1 •

Gained a total of 6 cre dits, received a Level 1 Award in Prog ression and is now training to becom e a Unison Union Learning Rep

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Connecting with Computers

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Provided by expert tutors at Cartrefi Cymru offices in Bangor, Newtown & Bridgend

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Every Wednesday for 4 consecutive weeks, 10.30am - 4.00pm

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Starts on 4th January, 2nd May (break on 16th May) and 5th September 2012

discover On this course you will rent parts of a 1. How to use the diffe and keyboard computer, like the mouse ft Word & Excel so ro ic M of cs si ba e Th 2. net & email safely 3. How to use the inter s for work & home ite bs we ul ef us e om S 4.

Did you know...

1 in 3 adults in Wales don’t have the skills and confidence to use the internet?

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By completing this course, you can gain: An Entry Level 3 Award in Online Basics or 3 Credits at Level 1

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Money Matters On this course you will dget 1. Create a personal bu

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Delivered by expert tutors, all members of the Institute of Money Advisers, at Cartrefi Cymru offices in Bangor, Newtown & Bridgend

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Every Wednesday for 4 consecutive weeks, 10.30am - 4.00pm

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Starts on 1st February, 6th June & 3rd October

out your payslip ab e or m nd ta rs de Un 2. terest charges 3. Calculate different in ise your income im ax m to w ho n ar Le 4. iture and minimise your expend safely with money 5. Get tips for dealing in a work environment Did you know... the government estimates that households could save an average of £560 a year by shopping online?

By completing this course you can gain: 3 credits @ Entry Level 3 or Level 1

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Effective Writing

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Provided by expert tutors at Cartrefi Cymru offices in Bangor, Newtown & Bridgend

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Every Wednesday for 4 consecutive weeks, 10.30am - 4.00pm

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Starts on 7th March, 4th July, 7th November 2012

brush-up on On this course you can fectively 1. Writing clearly and ef suit the audience 2. Adjusting your style to

and presenting 3. Planning, structuring your work vising for accuracy re d an ng di ea f-r oo Pr 4. and meaning.

Did you know...

Connecting Learners can help you to set up a Reading Club in your workplace?

By completing this course, you can gain: 3 Credits at Entry Level 3 or Level 1

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One Day Workshop: Knowing Me, Knowing You

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Designed by expert tutor and mentor, Viv Newman

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Contextualised to the needs of your team

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Watch out for a poster to appear in your workplace advertising when and where this course will take place

u to This course will help yo rtive Be more confident & asse out body language 2. Understand more ab ality type 3. Discover your person tuations 4. Deal with stressful si er 5. Be a better team play

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Did you know...

ABBA is an acronym of the band members’ names (Agnetha, Benny, Bjorn & Anni-Frid)?

By completing this course, you can gain: 1 QALL credit at Level 1, 2 or 3 9

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One Day Workshop: Active Citizenship

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Provided by expert tutors at Cartrefi Cymru offices in Bangor, Newtown & Bridgend

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Workshops during April, August and December 2010 (details to be confirmed)

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s on The workshop will focu in Wales today en iz cit a be to ns ea m it 1. What ay society works 2. Understanding the w l community 3. Diversity in your loca

ts and public figures en ev l na tio na & l ca Lo 4. difference.

5. How you can make a Did you know...

That joining a trade union is one simple way that you can be active as a citizen?

By completing this course, you can gain: 1 QALL credit at Level 1

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One Day Workshop: Modern Welsh Trades Unions

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Provided by expert tutors at Cartrefi Cymru offices in Bangor, Newtown & Bridgend

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Workshops during April, August and December 2010 (details to be confirmed)

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ill discover In this workshop you w by trade unions ed ay pl s le ro nt re ffe di e 1. Th in Wales today pport their members su ns io un de tra w Ho 2. from trade unions 3. What employers gain lved in your trade vo in t ge n ca u yo w Ho 4. community. union at work and in the Did you know... there are over 25,000 Union Learning Representatives (ULRs) across the UK?

By completing this course, you can gain:

1 QALL credit at Level 1 11

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One Day Workshop: Internet Safety & Security

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Provided by expert tutors at Cartrefi Cymru offices in Bangor, Newtown & Bridgend

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Workshops during April, August and December 2010 (details to be confirmed)

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you to This workshop will help out social media 1. Understand more ab risky activities on social & re cu se ise gn co Re 2. networks online abuse 3. Know how to report online safety 4. Think about rules for line 5. Keep children safe on

Did you know...

Internet fraud and online scams cost UK consumers around £3.5 billion a year?

By completing this course, you can gain: 1 QALL credit at Level 1

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One Day Workshop: Connecting with Change

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Provided by expert tutors at Cartrefi Cymru offices in Bangor, Newtown & Bridgend

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Workshops during April, August and December 2010 (details to be confirmed)

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ill In this workshop you w the change curve on sit u yo re he w er ov sc 1. Di nfidence 2. Get a boost to your co nsferable skills 3. Think about your tra profile 4. Build your personal Did you know...

If your workplace is changing, you can get in touch with us & we can organise “ Skill Build Workshops” to help? (see p. 14)

By completing this course, you can gain: 1 QALL credit at Level 1

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Skill Build Workshop Series Creating a CV

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Understanding & creating a great CV for especially for you Knowing how to use a CV in different situations when applying for a new job

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3 one-day workshops accredited by Agored Cymru

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Perfect for changing workplaces and building on from “Connecting with Change” (see p. 13)

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Completing Job Applications

This workshop will focus on: 1.

All the information you need:

The Interview Process

This workshop will focus on:

This workshop will focus on: 1. Planning & prep aration

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Jargon-busting the terms used on application forms

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Some tips for manag ing the stress of an interview

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Getting the language right on a job application

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Different interview m et

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Completing and sending paper-based and online applications

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Interview questions &

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Some interview “dos

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Union Learning Rep (ULR) Tasters

We are always on the look out for enthusiastic learners to help to spread the culture of learning in the 3rd sector. Come along to one of our ULR days across Wales to find out more.

Bangor

Newtown

29th February, 8th August & 31st October

1st August & 12th December

Bridgend 16th May, 1st August & 5th December

The Story of a U

nion Learning R

ep “I’m a support w orker in a service in Llangefni.

My learning jour ney started with Level 1 & 2 Literacy & Numer acy courses with my employer and I caught the learning bug. I’ve completed my ULR Stages 1 & 2, I’m current ly doing my Level 3 QCF Hea lth & Social Care and will soon be starting an Employment Law course with UNISON. I’ll also be taking ad vantage of the free Learndire ct courses and ho pe to visit Europe as part of the INCLUSIVE pa rtnership.”

Llinos Jones, Uni son ULR Cartrefi Cymru

Did you know...

Union Learning Reps are legally entitled to paid time off to help their colleagues access learning opportunities?

By completing this course, you can gain: 1 QALL credit at Level 1

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Become a Digital Champion

Are you confident using the internet?

Do you know someone who isn’t?

Connecting Learners has joined Race Online 2012 to help you to become a Digital Champion

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Show people where to learn

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Inspire people to try the internet Support people during work hours Signpost to great-value computers & internet

Donate spare IT equipment

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Connecting Learners has joined up with Learndirect to offer you a free taster course from their extensive online catalogue.

By taking part you will not only get the chance to learn something new in Learndirect’s flexible and easy-to-use online environment, you could be off to visit Europe to share your experiences with other learners from across the continent.

Just use Connected Learners Cymru, the social network for lifelong learners in Wales, to connect with other Learndirect learners and you could apply to be one of the people we take to Europe under the INCLUSIVE partnership project.

Did you know...

Go to www.bit.ly/Learndirect for more information

INCLUSIVE is a partnership project created by 8 European learning organisations with the aim of sharing learners experiences of using social media to support e-learning.

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Keep Learning with The Open University OpenLearn OU Openings

Explore the world of learning available with the OU, just go to

9 short OU courses on topics like:

www.bit.ly/Openlearn

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Did you know...

Open University Openings courses are FREE for UNISON members in Wales?

Not yet a member? Just go to www.unison.org.uk today

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Starting with Psychology Understanding Children & Young People

Understanding Management

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Our courses and workshops

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Connecting with Computers: A basic ICT course including the “Online Basics” e-learning package

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Money Matters: Great tips for budgeting, maximising your income and minimising yours spending

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Effective Writing: Increase your confidence in writing reports, records or filling in application forms

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Knowing Me, Knowing You: Communication skills, active listening, body language a lots more in just 1 day

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Active Citizenship: Discover how you can make a difference at this 1 day workshop

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Modern Welsh Trades Unions: Understand more about the roles that Trades Unions play in contemporary Wales

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Internet Safety & Security: Learn to explore the wonders of the internet whilst keeping yourself and others safe

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Connecting with Change: Learn ways to cope with a changing working environment with this1 day workshop

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Creating a CV: Your chance to create and polish a CV fit for the 21st century on this 1 day workshop

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Completing Job Applications: Hints and tips for making the most of your skills on a job application form

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The Interview Process: A practical workshop focusing on how to prepare for a job interview

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Union Learning Rep (ULR) Taster: A 1 day session exploring how you can help your colleagues as a ULR

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