Recent legislation has raised the profile of sexual orientation issues on the equality and diversity agendas of many third sector organisations. Our public courses provide an excellent foundation for anyone wishing to gain a better understanding of this often sensitive subject. Despite current economic conditions we have held off price increases for our public courses until [...] [...more]
What is Connect? Connect is a newsletter that is ‘bringing the Muslim youth work community together’. It will be produced on a quarterly basis, funded entirely by Muslim Youth Skills. Connect aims to: • be a platform to celebrate and explore Muslim youth work. • show examples of ‘current practice’ at grass roots level • inform on policy updates affecting [...] [...more]
Making every Muslim child matter On the 14th of July 2008, the first national independent Muslim youth work organisation, Muslim Youth Skills, was launched at the ‘Islam Expo’ event, Hammersmith, London. “The main concerns for young Muslims, according to research, are the mundane ones; drugs, alcohol, relationships, getting a job, not extremism. We are at a crucial [...] [...more]
Are you equipped with the necessary skills and techniques? Date: Tuesday 22nd August Time: 9.30am - 4pm Venue: Voluntary Action Leicester Cost: £110 Develop your understanding of marketing and use it to your advantage. This course clarifies the importance and relevance of marketing within a changing Voluntary and Community Sector environment. Introduction to Marketing Contact Reno Xavier, Training Consultant for more details and [...] [...more]
Successful Leadership and Management for the Future Do you inspire confidence and motivate your staff to deliver excellence? Leaders are not just born they are made! Date: Tuesday 19th August Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm Venue: Voluntary Action Leicester Cost: £65 A thought provoking session designed to sharpen your leadership skills. Leadership Contact Reno Xavier, Training Consultant for more details and a booking form on: T. [...] [...more]
Performance Management, Supervision & Appraisal Skills Do you want to improve the performance of your staff? Make use of this opportunity to develop your supervision skills and increase your understanding of management theories/practice. Performance Management, Effective Supervision and Appraisal Skills - pdf flyer Contact Reno Xavier, Training Consultant for more details and a booking form on: T. 0116 257 5024 E. [...] [...more]
Citizens Eye offers training and media services to the Third Sector: 1. Consultations - short term Training courses/workshops - eg copy writing, how to use the media, preparing marketing materials etc. 2. Consultations - medium term Communications Strategies - work with organisations or partnership groups on compiling realistic strategies for promoting their services to their target audience. The aim [...] [...more]
Introduction to Train the Trainer Do you need some fresh inspiration? Are you a new Trainer? This course will equip you with the skills and techniques to deliver training sessions. Trainer Course details Reno Xavier Training Consultant Trading For Change 0116 257 5024 reno@voluntaryactionleicester.org.uk [...more]
Community Journalism What is the course about? This new course in Community Journalism provides members of the public and representatives of community or minority groups with the skills and knowledge to tell their story to a wide audience through good quality, clear reports, newsletters and articles. Equally suitable for newcomers to journalistic writing and for those already [...] [...more]
Here are some details of a course running at South Leicestershire College starting in September. It is aimed at those that have left compulsory education with an interest in ICT and media but who may not yet be ready for a full level 2 qualification, or have chosen which of the vocational paths they [...] [...more]
