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Need some motivation to change?

With autumn approaching, maybe you’re thinking of updating your skills, breaking a habit or making a lifestyle change. Why not try these gems from NICVA’s training calendar for size?
NICVA | John McCormick | 20 Aug 2008

Women's policy forum visits Fermanagh

The next women’s policy forum will be hosted by Fermanagh Women’s Network on Thursday 18 September from 10.30am – 12.30pm in Fermanagh House, Broadmeadow, Enniskillen.
NICVA | Jonny Currie | 19 Aug 2008

Governance skills need updating?

Could your group do with some charity or governance advice? We’ve got the answer ...
NICVA | John McCormick | 19 Aug 2008

Priorities for youth

DENI needs your help to identify priorities for youth work and services in Northern Ireland.
Department Of Education - Press Office | Press office | 11 Aug 2008

DEL seeks Employment and Skills Advisor

The Department for Employment and Learning is holding a public appointments competition to identify and appoint a Northern Ireland Advisor on Employment and Skills, who will also act as Northern Ireland Commissioner on the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES).
NICVA | John McCormick | 24 Jul 2008

Sign language gets welcome cash boost

Government has announced a £1.3million investment in sign language interpreter and tutor training in Northern Ireland, reports RNID.
Royal National Institute For Deaf People NI | Claire Lavery | 24 Jul 2008

Learning support programme

Northern Ireland's six regional colleges are inviting voluntary and community organisations to tender for delivery of a learning support programme to help engage local communities with further education.
NICVA | John McCormick | 17 Jul 2008

Can’t find that publication?

It could well be in NICVA’s Library. NICVA has built up a comprehensive library resource over many years, with current and historical information of all kinds...
NICVA | John McCormick | 30 Jun 2008

Stormont ‘skill-duggery’

A unique collaboration between NICVA and nine of the Sector Skills Councils (SSCs), has produced the highly praised Northern Ireland Voluntary and Community Sector Skills Survey 2008 report, launched by Sir Reg Empey at Stormont.
NICVA | John McCormick | 26 Jun 2008

There's something in the woods ...

A new initiative launched by the Woodland Trust will offer schools the opportunity to bring green issues, the great outdoors and the wonderful world of wildlife into the classroom with a range of resources and a new award scheme.
The Woodland Trust | Kaye Coates | 20 Jun 2008

School transfer misery for parents and pupils

Voice of children not being heard says NICCY. Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Patricia Lewsley, urged all concerned to end the uncertainty over school transfers.

Young people and money

Citizens Advice and the Financial Services Authority (FSA) join forces to support Northern Ireland Youth Workers.  In partnership they have launched a free financial training initiative to equip youth workers with the skills to help vulnerable young people manage money.
Citizens Advice Regional Office | Press Office | 17 Jun 2008

Postgraduate training in social research

Three postgraduate courses (part-time and accessed through e-learning) in social research skills. The next admission is in September 2008.
CommunityNI.org | University of Ulster | 06 Jun 2008

Children sorting it out

Environment Minister Arlene Foster joined P5 pupils at Strand Primary school in Belfast to celebrate Bryson Charitable Group’s 1,000th waste education programme visit.
Bryson Charitable Group | Admin | 05 Jun 2008

Silver surfing needs boost

Help the Aged has made several recommendations to boost the access of older people to the internet.
Help The Aged In Northern Ireland | Research Department | 03 Jun 2008

Accounting for Charities

The new Charities Bill for Northern Ireland was introduced to the Assembly on 10 December 2007. This will replace the draft Charities (NI) Order 2007. This new bill has stringent requirements for the accounting records which Charities have to keep.
CommunityNI.org | Dympna McAlinden | 02 Jun 2008

BURA to run Open Regeneration Training Programme

BURA will run an Open Regeneration Training Programme from September in Belfast, building upon 3 years delivering training in Northern Ireland.
British Urban Regeneration Association | Richard Rose | 23 May 2008

Adult Learners' Week

Adult Learners’ Week runs until 23 May 2008 and is a time when many individuals consider a return to learning and begin a journey that can completely transform their lives.  It aims to celebrate the achievements of learning, promote participation and increase access to information, advice and guidance.

NI must confront the issues in education

The Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action calls on our political parties to create an education system that will serve all the children in Northern Ireland, not just an academic minority.
NICVA | Paul McGill | 20 May 2008

Let your feet do the walking!

Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy today marked Walk to School Week 2008 with the launch of a new schools initiative. Entitled ‘WOW!’ it stands for ‘Walk/Wheels Once a Week’. Over 45,000 primary and post primary school pupils here will be taking part in the Walk to School Week (19–23 May) enjoying the environmental, health, social and financial benefits of walking the journey to and from school.
CommunityNI.org | DRD Press Office | 19 May 2008

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