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Go4it newsletter Issue No.1 from the LSC SE Berkshire
Fresh off the press Issue 1 of Go4it newsletter full of tips on learning new skills for work and/or learning.

   Go4it newsletter No 1 (large file 2.9m)
'Back to Work' Grow Our Own workshop
Boost your confidence and identify what you have to offer employers.

Workshop for anyone wishing to boost their confidence and develop the skills to sell themselves.

Workshop content:

• Finding your hidden skills
• Developing a plan to get the job you want
• Gaining skills to sell yourself at interviews

Thursday 27th March 9.15am to 3pm (lunch provided)

Download the 'Back to Work' flyer
'Look good - feel great'
Slough and Eton C of E Business & Enterprise College are having an Open Evening on Thurs 27 March to showcase the launch of a new programme of courses starting in April many of which help you 'look good and feel great'

Tickets £3 - to book your tickets in advance contact Heather or Razeena on:
Tel: 01753 486047		  
National Press Guide
Need to look for a vacancy in the national press and not sure which day they run job adverts for your sector of interest? Look no further - we have just added the National Press Guide in our Career Resource area - go here to access the form >>		  
“Migration Works”
Are you a new arrival to the U.K?
Looking to Improve your English?
Looking for accredited computer courses like ECDL/CLAIT?
Looking for courses to get back into work?
Looking for advice on housing/ National Insurance/ UK NARIC etc.
Don’t know where to start?

If you have lived in this country for less than five years and have come from a country like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Somalia or any other third country then we can provide you with the FREE courses to help you finding a career path into training or employment.

For further information call Seema Kamboj on 01753 476614/476609

 Download the Migration Works flyer
Life begins at 50
Millions of British workers are still dreaming about what they want to do 'when they grow up'…and they’re aged over 50. 46% of 50-pluses in the UK say they are not too old to start a new career or fulfil lifetime job goals, according to major new research by learndirect Careers Advice.

Visit the learndirect 50 plus section for more information

The Training and Development Agency for Schools
Train to Teach Event - London and the South East

Science Museum, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2DD
Friday 14 March 9am - 6.30pm
Saturday 15 March 9.30am - 4pm

For more information and to register for the event visit the TDA website

 Visit the TDA website
The Big Debate ‘Black Representation’
Tuesday 18 March, 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Kennet Room, Civic Centre, Reading

Following a ‘Question Time’ format, come and join a lively debate and put your questions to the panel, who will be discussing ways to increase Black Representation in political, public and community life in Reading.
 Download 'The Big Debate' flyer

Train to Gain is funded through the Learning and Skills Council is now available to volunteers.

What is Train to Gain?

Available to Individuals who are in secure employment:
NVQ Level 2 training for those who do not as yet have a Level 2 qualification eg 5 GCSEs at 'C' or above

In certain circumstances learners can get funding to do NVQ Level 3 training if they have been working in a particular work environment for a length of time and therefore have lots of experience but no qualifications ie they can 'jump' to Level 3 training without having previously undertaken a Level 2 course.

Literacy, Numeracy and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) are also available through T2G - Literacy and Numeracy are FREE but employers will be asked to contribute £173 towards ESOL training.

NEW
Eligibility for Volunteers
Unpaid volunteers are now eligible where they are working in an organisation (within any sector including the third/voluntary) that is making use of the Train to Gain service. There is no minimum limit to the number of hours worked by the volunteer and there is no requirement for there to be a written agreement between the organisation and the volunteer relating to their voluntary work.

For further information about T2G for volunteers please call:
0845 751 2288

 
Skillsmart Retail Careers Bulletin
Visit the Skillsmart Retail website and download the fitst edition of the Careers Bulletin. This free quarterly newsletter has been designed to keep you informed on all careers-related issues and news for the retail sector. Please recommend this service to anyone you think would benefit.
 Visit the Skills Smart Retail website to download the Careers Bulletin
Chalvey Learning and Advice Centre
Chalvey Learning and Advice Centre celebrated their 1st birthday on the 3rd of October. The event which was held at the Thames Valley community centre in Chalvey gave learners an opportunity to find out more about training courses and providers all across Slough and offered a progression route to all those who were already into learning.
 For more information download the Chalvey Learning and Advice Centre newsletter - Issue 2
Apprentice Newletter - Issue 28 (30.1.2008)
This issue features the launch of the Government’s Apprenticeships Review, details of a week-long event to celebrate the success of Apprenticeships and a reminder to get your entry in soon for the Apprenticeship Awards 2008.
 Download Apprenticeship newsletter - Issue 28
Social Enterprise Newsletter (10.1.08)
More than 60% of Britons would prefer their local services to be run by a social enterprise instead of the government according to a YouGov poll published on National Social Enterprise Day in November. As policies and strategies are launched by government to encourage procurement from social enterprises, the sector is pushing on an open door. Download the newsletter to read more...
Download the Social Enterprise newsletter
Discover Mind Mapping Workshop (11.11.07)
Discover how mind mapping can help you with note-taking and structuring your ideas and thoughts.
 Download the Mind Mapping flyer

Apprentice Newletter - Issue 27 (4.12.07)
This issue features the launch of the Learning and Skills Council’s Apprenticeship Awards 2008, details of how you can enter and a report on a brand-new Apprenticeship for the media industry.

Download Apprenticeship newsletter - Issue 27
LANTRA Winter e-bulletin (18.12.07)
LANTRA is the Sector Skills Council for the environment and land-based sector
 Visit the LANTRA website to view the e-bulletin
Move up to the next level (11.11.07)
Would you like to make the most of your potential and move your career and earning prospects forward? After your recent nextstep interview, are you thinking about ‘moving up the ladder' by continuing your study onto a Level 3 qualification? If so, then an Adult Learner Account could help you with free impartial advice and guidance about the best course for you, and any financial help you may be entitled to.

Adult Learner Accounts are free and are being trialled in parts of Berkshire for adults starting a full Level 3* programme of study.

To find out more, come along to one of the nextstep opendays in our local offices:
Wednesday 14th November 2007 in Slough or Thursday 15th November 2007 in Reading
Download the Adult Learner Accounts postcard
 
Make your Mark – Enterprise Week Business Showcase (11.11.07)
Don’t miss this unique free event if you are:
1. Interested in what’s on offer locally. Come and meet businesses trading in your area and find out what they can do for you.
2. Want to start your own businesses? See how others have done it and see what local support is available to you now. Get an overview of the wide range of creative and business talent in Slough, and get a taster of the West Wing and what else it has to offer.
3. Starting an enterprise? You may be looking for creatives to help develop your image, help promote your business or improve your work space.
4. An established business? Do you want to improve your reception area or meeting rooms? Is your website good enough, likewise your promotional materials?
5. Have you ever thought of commissioning a video, live performance or sculpture?
Download the 'Make your Mark' eflyer
 
Train to Gain (4.11.07)
Train to Gain Newsletter No.4 - October 2007
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Are you a woman in management struggling to climb the career ladder? (23.10.07)
If the answer is 'yes', then you could access training and a programme of one-to-one mentoring support, tailored to your individual needs, with one aim: to help you realise your full career potential. Visit the Breaking Barriers website www.breakingbarriers.co.uk for the South East Women's Mentoring Network.
 
New resource! (27.9.07)
3 p's of Job Seeking Success booklet
Prepare... present... perform! A guide to taking control, seeking opportunities and marketing yourself for the new world of work can be found the Resources area of this website. Take a look
 Download the '3P's of Job Seeking Succes's booklet
Latest research by the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS)shows computing skills have a significant impact on pay (27.9.07)
The research also found that the greater the intensity of computer use (ie the number of tasks for which a computer is used at work), the higher the wage return; and that computer use is directly related to education – computer users have approximately 2.5 years more schooling than non users.
Download DIUS PDF bulletin
Quality of jobs (27.9.07)
There is a significant gender gap in the 'quality' of jobs undertaken by men and women. Recent research examines a range of factors that are likely to impact on the 'quality' of work, as measured by average levels of pay. These include: highest qualification; age/life cycle effects; dependent children; part-time working; and ethnicity.
Department for Innovation, Universities an Skills (DIUS) (27.9.07)
The Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) brings together functions from the former Department of Trade and Industry, including responsibilities for science and innovation, with further and higher education and skills, previously part of the Department for Education and Skills. Visit the DIUS website for the latest news
Apprentice Newsletter - Issue 25 (25.8.07)
This issue features the Government's response to the Leitch Review of Skills, a leading chemicals company which prides itself on offering Apprenticeships to individuals of all ages and a motor manufacturer which is piloting a new Apprenticeships for Adults programme.
Introduction to Business with Confidence (25.7.07)
Offered by Slough Enterprise Gateway Events for anyone thinking of starting their own business - but seeks the confidence to do so - see flyers for more details
Download Introduction to Buness with Confidence PDFflyer
Download Confidence workshop flyer
Download Creativity workshop flyer
Labour Market Focus e-bulletin August 2007 edition is now available (28.8.07)
As always, this e-bulletin and our website has lots of useful information and links to help you to inform your clients of opportunities out there.
Financial Maze on Wednesday 19th September 2007 (28.8.07)
FREE Women’s Seminar on understanding mentoring and different types of funding. This event is to help women who are looking to start their business or who are already in business understand the financial maze in business.
Reading Credit Union (20.7.07)
Reading Credit Union will officially launch next week. This community owned and managed Union will provide savings, low cost loans and financial advice to its members. This main aim will be to help those struggling financially.

As part of the celebration and so people can start joining the Union, they are holding a family fun day on Saturday 28th July, between 1pm to 4pm in Kings Meadow Park, Napier Road, Reading.

The family fun day will include a kids 5-a-side football competition, egg and spoon races, bouncy castle, children's entertainer, face painting, treasure hunt, display by the Fire Service and a fantastic raffle with the opportunity to win tickets for a London Irish game, vouchers for Monsoon, M & S and John Lewis. Come along and join the fun!! Please download the flyers for more detail about the fun day, the credit union.
Train to Gain (20.7.7)
Thhird issue of the Train to Gain newsletter is now available
'Our future. It's in our hands.' newsletter (17.7.07)
Launch of new skills awareness programme..download newsletter issue No.1
Procurement documents now available for download (5.7.07)
Download the Powerpoint presentation, application form and Prospectus for Procurement documents here:
PPT presentation here >>>
Application form here >>>
Prospectus for Procurement here >>>
Moving into Work from the NIACE website (27.5.07)
Supporting people with learning difficulties to make the transition from vocational education and training into employment. This pack contains a set of six information sheets, aimed at key players who need to be involved in the process of supporting people with learning difficulties in the transition from vocational education and training to employment.
TURN YOUR DREAMS INTO REALITY (27.5.07)
Join us for a fun packed day of FREE Workshops on:
Parenting Skills, Career Skills and Business ideas, Thursday 14th June 2007
Venue: Baylis House, Stoke Poges Lane, Slough, Berkshire SL1 3PB
From 09.00 to 16.00 Covering different topics from how to help your child achieve more, take charge of your future and how to develop your business idea with confidence. This will be a fun packed day with service providers exhibiting on the day.
See the latest edition of the 'apprentice' newsletter (27.5.07)
This issue features the trials for Higher Apprenticeships in the IT and engineering sectors, two exceptional engineers who used their Apprenticeships as a stepping stone to university and the very latest news about the forthcoming Apprenticeship Awards 2007.
First edition of the Berkshire Community Learning Network (BCLN) now available to download (27.5.07)
Need help with your English, Basic Skills or developing your skills for employment? (19.5.07)
A4e can offer ESOL, Basic Skills and employability training in Reading. If you are aged 25+, on Job Seeker Allowance or income support you should be eligible.
Ladies, ever thought of becoming a British Gas Engineer? (17.5.07)
The Engineering Academy is running a 'taster day' for women only, designed to help you get a clearer understanding of the engineering opportunities available within British Gas. Why not consider joining their growing diverse engineering workforce? Download the flyer to find out more about the event on 2 June in Thatcham.
Latest Labour Market Focus e-bulletin and website. (15.5.07)
View the latest edition (May 2007) of the Labour Market Focus e-bulletin and website. The bulletin is proving to be of interest to more and more people. To receive the bulletin directly and in good time, just click on the 'Subscribe' link on the left column of the e-bulletin and fill in brief contact details.
Skills for Life - Improvement Programme - Free resources (7.5.07)
Skills for Life resources are available for order (free of charge) using the link below (from which, on-line ordering will be available in the next few days). We believe the 'Embedding Materials' will only be available for a short time.
Train to Gain newsletter - Issue No. 2 (7.5.07) 
This issue features a guest editorial by Skills Minister Phil Hope, a report on how Train to Gain's Skills Brokers are helping employers get the training they need and details of how Train to Gain enabled a South West roofing company to broaden its skills base and boost its turnover.
Language Zone now contains 12 community languages (19.4.07)
Our Language Zone now includes information on where to find advice in
12 community languages including Farsi, French, Gujarati and Sylheti.
Click on the rotating 'Choose a language' link on the left to go straight to the Language Zone.
Would you like to speak to someone in your own language about work and learning? (12.4.07)
Did you know that learndirect offer exactly the same free, confidential support and advice for selected languages as they offer on the English-speaking helpline? Visit their website and check out which languages are available.
Download the latest edition of the 'apprentice' newsletter (8.4.07)
This issue features the work of the Apprenticeship Ambassadors Network, the national roll-out of the Apprenticeships for Adults programme and a dedicated young woman who's doing an Advanced Apprenticeship in Community Justice.
Welcome UK 2007 Tourism and Hospitality Conference (8.4.07)
This annual conference will bring together leading education and skills providers, with representatives from industry, to explore how to respond to the National Skills Strategy for tourism and hospitality. In the context of the Leitch report the event will examine how education providers, industry and government can work together to ensure industry gets the skills it needs to support and grow this vital part of the UK economy – worth almost £85 billion.
Lantra e-bulletin (8.4.07)
Lantra’s e-bulletin is now available for the latest on skills and training in the environmental and land-based sector.
Download the March 07 edition of the Labour Market Focus e-bulletin and website
The latest issue is packed with new information and features (3.4.07)
Win a day in your Childhood Dream Career ! (1.4.07)
Firefighter, popstar, politician, train driver...as children we all dreamed about the job we wanted to do when we grew up. Thanks to lifelong learning charity the Campaign for Learning, three lucky winners will now get the chance to spend a day experiencing their childhood dream job first hand.
Train to Gain newsletter - Issue No. 1 (1.3.07)
Train to Gain News is a brand-new publication from the Learning and Skills Council. It will bring you all the latest information about Train to Gain, the new service designed to help employers get the training they need to succeed.
Intensive business start up course (15.2.07)
Social Enterprise Berkshire is delighted to announce that we are working with Business Link to provide an intensive business start up course. Visit the Social Enterprise Berkshire website for more details - link provided below..

Interested in tendering for contracts?
Social Enterprise Berkshire is also pleased to present the Go Public Procurement Programme, in partnership with Business Link Solutions, SEEDA and the LSC.
London Olympic Games 2012 (14.2.07)
Want to be one of the 70,000 volunteers needed? The London Olympic Games 2012 and Paralympic Games will offer a unique and vibrant experience for athletes and spectators; an experience in large part created by up to 70,000 volunteers from around the UK and across the world.
Free business workshops (13.2.07)
A series of one-day workshops which include assertiveness, selling, finance and marketing.
 
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2007 (13.2.07)
Careers, Skills and Business Support for Women on Thursday 8th March 2007
Business Link and the Enterprise Gateways would like to celebrate International Women's Day 2007 by providing an easy opportunity for women to find out about the training, business and careers support services available in Berkshire.
The apprentice newsletter Issue 21 (February/March 2007)  (8.2.07)
Find out the latest news on Appentices including 'Looking to the future' The Leitch Review recommends doubling of apprentices in the UK by 2020.
FREE Workshop events at the Slough Enterprise Gateway for anyone thinking of starting their own business (6.2.07)
Download 'Self employment workshop' flyer
Download 'Business Planning workshop' flyer
Download 'How to find and develop a business idea' flyer
First Steps to Learning for Unpaid and/or Voluntary Carers (30.1.07) 
Funding for learning opportunities for unpaid, voluntary and family carers in Berkshire who are currently caring for a partner, friend or relative who requires assistance due to disability, illness or frailty.
FunderFinder (29.1.07)
FunderFinder now has a new improved website. It is now much easier to find your way around. Visit the website here: www.funderfinder.org.uk
*STOP PRESS* DO YOUR LEVEL 4 LITERACY / NUMERACY / ESOL IN 6 DAYS!!!! SIGN UP BY 31 JANUARY 2007 Log in to Providers Community News section for more details.
PRIME(15.1.07)
Over 45 and like to start your own business? PRIME is delivering a special business awareness workshop on Friday 19 Jan at the Enterprise Hub at Reading University
STOP PRESS (6.12.06)
The new professional standards for teachers, tutors and trainers have been published today on the LLUK Website.
Women Thinking Business (21.11.06)
Thinking of starting your own business? Download the 'Woman Thinking Business' flyer and check out the free workshops offered by the Enterprise Gateway on 25 Nov in Slough and 2 December in Reading.
nextstep e-bulletin Issue No.8 - November 2006 is now available to download.
Log in and follow the 'E-bulletin' link on Providers menu (9.11.06)
Visit the latest addition to our website the 'Providers' Community News' section. Check the latest news in your community. (9.11.06) Log in and follow the link on the Providers menu
nextstep Berkshire Survey 2006 now available (29.10.06)
How did we perform this year? Go to Providers area then 'Useful documents' to download a PDF copy of the survey
Latest Training Progamme now available (29.10.06)
Go to Providers area then 'nextstep Training' to view and download
Learning Adviser (OCN accredited) course now available (29.10.06)
Details now available for download in the Training section of the Providers area of this website.
Confused about the new Age Discrimination Regulations?
Help is at hand! Agebusters is a new website designed to be an invaluable first port-of-call for anyone wishing to know about the UK’s Age Discrimination Regulations.

Download our latest E-bulletin - Issue No. 7 August 2006 -Keep up to date on the latest news

Latest Training and Matrix update on NOCN Advice and Guidance and NVQs in Advice and Guidance is now available.

Like to learn more about HE More information... or Booking form More information Aimhigher website

Berkshire Network Directory - Log in to Providers area then 'Useful Documents' to access

NIAS - Countdown to Teachers and Management course date!

NIAS - Countdown to Teachers and Management course
New marketing forms added to Providers' area
Visit the Providers' area to access the latest nextstep survey postcards and referral forms. Log in to Providers' area - then click on 'Marketing Materials' link - new forms are numbers 16, 17,18,19 at bottom of page.
We did it again!
For the second consecutive year nextstep Berkshire has won the prestigious
ICG National Careers Award 2005 for the following categories:
1) Highly Commended category for 'Innovative use of IT'
2) Worthy of Mention category for 'Working with Adults'



Visit ICG website
Employing Older Workers
Do you need good quality marketing material for your clients?
We have updated our Providers section of the website to include several nextstep marketing documents including leaflets, appointment cards, nextstep stick-on labels. Log in as usual and you will be taken to the new area automatically.
New times for TVU Graduate Workshops  (who qualified ore than six months ago)
Download flyer with new times  TVU flyer
Download flyers for University of Reading

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Are we speaking your language? Visit our Language Zone to find out more...
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