UNISON Ulearn Northern Ireland

The University of Ulster is offering an opportunity to activists, professionals and participants in the community sector to convert their hard won experience into university credits in order to gain an honours degree. The university has a long history of widening access, removing barriers and being imaginative in enabling people to study at degree level. »more

Women's Tec still have places available on their computer courses which run April - June 2007 . Courses include an introduction to computers, web design, using the internet and email and A+ computer technician. The courses take place at Women's Tec, Duncairn Gardens, Belfast »more

The WEA has a range of courses coming up targeted at older people under the Changing Aging Partnership. The courses are available free and aim to give older people the skills and confidence to have your voice heard. »more

This workshop covers the operational guidance on the POC (NI) Service - previously known as PECS. It looks at the key points of the relevant Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults Order legislation, how to access the service and what to do with the information obtained as a result of the check. It takes place in Ballymena on March 6th and in Ballymena and Belfast on March 14th »more

The work of the WINS project will be highlighted at a promotional event on Wednesday 7 March 2007 at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast. The Women Into Non-Traditional Sectors (WINS) project was set up to provide greater opportunities for women to take part in ‘non-traditional’ jobs. This includes jobs in which the large majority of workers are typically men - for example: in the construction industry; grounds maintenance; street cleaning and public transport. »more