SUPPORTING LEARNERS NEWS
ISSUE 3, APRIL 2011
SUPPORTING LEARNERS NEWS Introduction This is the third in a series of newsletters that has been produced to keep unionlearn staff, unions, project workers, union learning reps (ULRs) and other reps up to speed about: developments in the area of a publicly funded careers service that will affect existing structures and networks
how unionlearn are responding to the changes to ensure that union learners at all levels receive the best possible information and advice to help them progress in learning and work other news, developments and resources that will help support members as learners.
The term ‘Supporting Learners’ is used by unionlearn to describe the activities of ULRs and other union reps when they are working with members to help them make choices about learning, to take up learning opportunities that are right for them and help them to progress in their jobs and careers. Whilst
these activities involve all levels of learning and some elements of information and advice, they also include mentoring, coaching, signposting and facilitating learning. There is a Supporting Learners area on the unionlearn website, for information visit: www.unionlearn.org.uk /advice
Give it a go! Have you looked on the unionlearn website www.unionlearn.org.uk
and followed the link to the unionlearn Learning and Careers Advice Service lately? If so, you will have seen that you can now access and use all of the free tools and resources that are available from Next Step. Have a look at and try out the: Skills Health Check Career values tool
Skills and interests assessment Job Profiles Course directory You can use all of the tools and resources for your own purpose or you can direct your members to use them. You can also just try them out – so go on – give it a go! If you would prefer to speak to someone at the unionlearn Learn-
Want to get on at work? Get in touch with unionlearn’s Learning and Careers Advice Service and find out about: new career opportunities, new challenges, learning new skills and funding to help you.
Call them today on: 08000 92 91 90 (calls are free from a landline)
ing and Careers Advice Line then pick up the phone and dial 08000 92 91 90 (free from a landline) and find out about the help available to you and your members. The advice line is available between 8am and 10pm daily and can be accessed in 9 different languages. The service is operated by Next Step advisers who understand the needs of ULRs, other reps and union learners.
Inside this issue: NEW 2011 Supporting Learners Guides
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Coming Soon!
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Climbing Frame Apprenticeships Learning Theme
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The Supporting Learners Regional Events 2011
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NEW Higher Learning at Work website launched
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Higher Learning at Work: Events planned
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Supporting Learners: Planning for the future
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Other News
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Contact Us
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