Learning

You will find all information relating to learning in Commercial Sector on these pages including upcoming events, contacts and updates from union learning reps about what is happening in their areas. 

If you have a query about learning and do not find what you need here please email Ann Ainsworth or Cathy Harrison or alternatively give us a call on 020 7801 2667.

 

Commercial Sector Learning Event

We will be having a learning event on 27 November. 

Have a look at our agenda and if you are interested in attending get in touch with Ann or Cathy for an application form.

 

Agenda
 
10:00 – 10:15           Tea/Coffee on arrival
 
10:15 – 10:30           Announcements & Introduction
                                    Chris Morrison
                                    National Executive Committee Member
 
10:30 – 10:45           Welcome
                                    Hugh Lanning
                                    Deputy General Secretary                     
                       
10:45 – 11:15           PCS Learning Project
                                    David McEvoy PCS Union Learning Fund
                                    Project  Manager and Peter Knight
                                    London and South East Learning Officer
                                   
11:15 – 12:00           How To Organising a Learning at Work Day  
                                    Laura Lloyd
                                    PCS Law and Justice Learning Officer
 
12:00 – 12:30           Union learning and How to Make The Most
                                    of the Learning and Careers Advice Service 
                                    Adrian Ryan TUC Union Learn Southern and 
                                    Eastern Regional Development Worker
           
12:30 – 13:15           Lunch (provided)
 
13:15 – 13:45           e-skills UK (IT & Telecommunications Sector) -                                    What is a Sector Skills Council? What does 
                                    does this mean for our members?  
                                    Nigel Payne from e-skills UK
 
13:45 – 14:15           Asset Skills and the customer service
                                    standard - example of how an identified need
                                    is addressed  
                                    Richard Foxwell Special Projects Department 
                                    Asset Skills
 
14:15 – 14:30           Break
 
14:30 – 15:00           Accessing Sources of Funding
                                    Jon Tennison TUC Southern and Eastern
                                    Union Development Co-Ordinator
 
15:00 – 15:20           Plenary questions
                                   Jon Tennison, David McEvoy, Laura Lloyd, 
                                   Kevin Barnes (EDS Group Learning Co-
                                   Ordinator, Graham Steel, Ann Ainsworth 
                                   (Commercial Sector Learning Officer)
 
15:20 – 15:30          Closing
                                   Graham Steel
                                   Senior National Officer Commercial Sector
 
There will be a TUC learning stall available on the day