LIFELONG
LEARNING REPORT 2007/08
UNISON Scotland continues to look towards
securing funding from the Scottish Union Learning Fund
to build on the successes we have had in lifelong learning.
Two major projects within lifelong learning
were delivered successfully in 2007/08:
SULF 6 : Highland Region:
This project was led by UNISON's Lifelong
Learning Fieldworker, Philippa Clark, who worked closely
with local branches, employers, the STUC and WEA and other
unions. The project created more Union Learning Reps and
culminated with the signing of two learning agreements
with employers. Lifelong learning within the Highlands
has become a fundamental issue for the workforce and employers.
Literacy & Numeracy Project:
This project was led by UNISON's Learning
Development Officers - Carol MacSwan and Derek Durkin.
Carol and Derek have been successful in embedding literacy
and numeracy awareness within induction sessions with
employers. The project, working in partnership with the
WEA, has run literacy and numeracy awareness courses for
ULRs and employers. Courses involving one-to-one and group
work have been developed and delivered to those with literacy
needs.
Internal Programme:
UNISON Scotland continues to promote
lifelong learning courses through its internal programme.
These courses are offered free of charge to UNISON members
however they don't come under the learning@work programme
and have to be delivered outside working hours. We would
like to encourage our members to participate in the lifelong
learning courses and more information on these can be
found within the Course Description Section of this programme.
Union Learning Reps (ULRs):
Our aim is to build on the infrastructure
of our branches to be able to inform our members and help
them achieve their learning and training needs in the
widest sense. We want to encourage our members to become
advocates for learning and to help us promote learning
not only to our members but to the wider workforce. We
are happy to deliver ULR courses - please see "Your
Branch" Section for further information on how to
secure a place on a course.
JOHN KEGGIE
Senior Regional Organiser - Learning
& Organising
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