Training
Free and Funded Remote Contact Centre course for residents of West Yorkshire
Guaranteed Job Interviews offered on completion for Working from Home roles with Concentriex!
**Working from home roles**
JobSkilla is running a remote free and funded REMOTE Contact Centre Operations course
which is available to customers who are residents of West Yorkshire.
All course information within the link below!
If you would like to refer a learner, please click on the on link, select apply now, input your customers details and our recruitment team will make contact within 48 hours.
https://www.jobskilla.co.uk/course/level-1-diploma-in-contact-centre-operations-west-yorkshire/
Calderdale 2023 Apprenticeship Event March 8th at the Shay
C+K are organising the Calderdale 2023 Apprenticeship event, taking place on Wednesday 8th March 2023 from 5-8pm at The Shay Stadium, Halifax. This annual event provides visitors with the opportunity to talk to employers, colleges, and apprenticeship providers to find out about their vacancies and company information.
Visitors do not need to book to attend and can turn up anytime between 5-8pm on the 8th March.
Students and their parents/carers will be able to talk to exhibitors and current apprentices. They will be able to access information, leaflets, details of live vacancies and C+K Careers advisers will be on hand to give individual advice and guidance. All students are encouraged to attend, even if they have an idea of their future plans.
Information to help schools to promote the event to their students has been sent into school and all Year 11 students in Calderdale have received an email inviting them to the event.
Event sponsors include Calderdale College, Nufarm and Sonoco Alcore. Other exhibitors include: ALS Environmental, Calderdale Council, Covea Insurance, Ferno UK, FMG, Halifax Opportunities Trust, Lubrizol, Royal Airforce, Walter Dawson & Son and many more.
For more information about the event, contact the events team – events@ckcareers.org.uk or check out the website MyDirections | Calderdale Apprenticeship Event 2023
Free Diploma in Childcare or Health & Social Care in your Local Community!
The 16 week Intro to Childcare Course is back, if you are interested or would like to explore the opportunities offered then why not come and join us!
Following completion of this there will be opportunity to then complete Level 1 Diploma in Childcare.
Please see the flyers below for booking URL and QR code.
You can find the booking form at the Sure Start Children’s Centres website
Classes run 9:30 am to 2:30 pm – during school hours!
Course starts: Wednesday 22nd February
Elland Children’s Centre
Boxhall Road, Elland HX5 0BB
There is a similar course in the North and East Halifax area, running at Creations Community Children’s Centre : Free Diploma Course – Creations Children’s Centre
For more information and to apply:
Contact Elland Children’s Centre on 01422 266197 or 01422 251090
Neighbourhood Watch Crime Prevention Free Webinar Series
The Neighbourhood watch team are delighted to invite you to attend our free crime prevention webinars running during February.
Each webinar will be delivered by Neighbourhood Watch with an expert speaker on each of the topics of knife crime, burglary prevention and scams.
Places are free but limited so book your place soon to avoid disappointment.
Preventing Burglary with WIDENDates and times: 14th Feb 1pm – 2pm and 22nd Feb 6pm – 7pm – please attend one session only Speaker: Inspector Matt Coe, Sergeant Matt Coe, Crime Prevention, London Safety Centre
Understanding the Psychology of Scams
Dates: 15th Feb, 3.30-4.30pm and 28th Feb, 5.30-6.30pm – please attend one session onlySpeaker: Paul Maskall from the Fraud & Cyber Crime Prevention Manager, Dedicated Card and Payment Crime Unit (DCPCU)
Free Diploma in Childcare or Health & Social Care in your Local Community!
Gain a degree in your local community without having to travel to College!
Course runs one day a week, within 16 sessions.
All coursework is completed in class.
Classes run 9:30 am to 2:30 pm – during school hours!
Course starts: Wednesday 25th January – ends 14th June.
Elland Children’s Centre
Boxhall Road
Elland HX5 0BB
There is a similar course in the North and East Halifax area, running at Creations Community Children’s Centre : Free Diploma Course – Creations Children’s Centre
For more information and to apply:
Contact Elland Children’s Centre on 01422 266197 or 01422 251090
Jobskilla Free Courses for West Yorkshire Residents!
Jobskilla offer free courses to West Yorkshire residents for skills ranging from digital competence, cyber security, construction, security SIA. Courses come with either a completion reward or a guaranteed job interview.
These courses are available to residents of West Yorkshire who are 19+, permanent UK residents and not in employment.
To refer your customers, please click on the relevant course picture or link below
5 Day Digital SkillsOnline Course
Start Date: Monday 23rd January
Completion Date: Friday 27th January
5 Day ConstructionOnline CourseStart Date: Monday 23rd JanuaryCompletion Date: Friday 27th January
Guaranteed Interviews on Completion in Leeds
For further information contact Donna Ham on either:Mob: 07877092832 or Email: donna.ham@jobskilla.co.uk
Meet the funder : Free funding webinar from easyfundraising – January 24th
Is your voluntary organisation looking for unrestricted funding? Come along to this informal session to find out how your voluntary group, CIC, social enterprise, church, school, sports club or charity can use the free easyfundraising platform to receive donations unrestricted funding when your volunteers, staff and supporters shop with leading retailers.
What to expect:
- A live demonstration of how it works
- Instructions on how to get your organisation set up
- Tips on how to raise as much as possible
- A Q&A session with Community Fundraising Manager Becky Coleman
Date: Tuesday 24th January
Time: 12.30 – 1.15pm
Register to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAud-qvpjoqE9R9GDQHnF1Q8600l2YsbdUk
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
easyfundraising offer to run exclusive sessions just for your organisations/members. To find out more, contact Becky Coleman
Free Courses for West Yorkshire Residents from JobSkilla
Online – 5 Day Digital Skills with Free Android Tablet PLUS FREE BONUS JS ACADEMY COURSE!!
https://www.jobskilla.co.uk/course/digital-skills-with-free-android-tablet-west–yorkshire-only/
Online 5 Day Introduction to Construction With CSCS Card
https://www.jobskilla.co.uk/course/5-day-introduction-to-construction-with-cscs-card-west–yorkshire/
Eligibility Criteria
LEARNERS NEED A LAPTOP, TABLET OR COMPUTER TO ACCESS THE BELOW COURSES! (Online courses)
Learners must be 19 +. Currently unemployed or on a low income.
Must not have completed these qualifications previously at degree standard or possess the same qualifications higher than level 1.
A learners Maths and English working level must be at least an Entry Level 3. An online BKSB initial assessment is required to be completed prior to the course starting.
Please note, the cut-off date for referrals is the Wednesday before the course starts, to allow time for the learners to complete the initial assessment and enrolment process. Referrals made after this will be put on the next available date.
If you require any further information, please contact:
Donna Ham
We are delighted to offer any of our JS Academy Courses Free of charge to your customers !!!!
With over 600 of our academy courses to choose from, there is something for everyone and training can be completed in their own homes.
Please visit https://www.js-academy.co.uk/allCourses to browse all course options available (do not try and book via this link and please ignore the price!! the courses will have no charge!!!)
5 day job qualification free courses with JobSkilla starting November 21
Online – 5 Day Digital Skills with Free Android Tablet!
https://www.jobskilla.co.uk/course/digital-skills-with-free-android-tablet-west–yorkshire-only/
Online 5 Day Introduction to Construction With CSCS Card
https://www.jobskilla.co.uk/course/5-day-introduction-to-construction-with-cscs-card-west-yorkshire/
Eligibility Criteria
LEARNERS NEED A LAPTOP, TABLET OR COMPUTER TO ACCESS THE BELOW COURSES! (Online courses)
Learners must be 19 +. Currently unemployed or on a low income.
Must not have completed these qualifications previously at degree standard or possess the same qualifications higher than level 1.
A learners Maths and English working level must be at least an Entry Level 3. An online BKSB initial assessment is required to be completed prior to the course starting.
Please note, the cut-off date for referrals is the Wednesday before the course starts, to allow time for the learners to complete the initial assessment and enrolment process. Referrals made after this will be put on the next available date.
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Donna Ham on
t : 07877092832
e : donna.ham@jobskilla.co.uk
Greener Together Workforce Development Programme
What is a Green Warrior and how do you become one?
• What does the Green Economy mean to you and your customers?
• Do you want practical ideas on how to include green skills in your customer sessions, as well as practical ideas on how you can become Greener yourself?
We will be running seven unique sessions for community workers, youth leaders and anyone involved in delivering community sessions for residents of Calderdale. These will run in conjunction with Todmorden Green Skills College.
Sessions will include:
• Demystifying the jargon
• Ideas on how to increase Green Skills knowledge for you and your customers
• Practical ideas on how to run Green Skills activities.
The October, Thursday sessions are at Pellon Hub, Halifax and Friday sessions are at Halifax Opportunities Trust. November sessions venue to be confirmed.
Get in touch to book:
Tel: 0300 330 5535
Email: hello@newgroundtogether.co.uk
newgroundtogether.co.uk
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