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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