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NICVA, in conjunction with the International Fund for Ireland (IFI), is currently running the £2.1 million Community Leadership Programme for Northern Ireland and the six border counties of the Republic of Ireland. The 2009 Programme, which was officially launched in January 2009, is now at the half way point. Twenty seven groups are currently in the scheme, with recruitment for year two already underway.
NICVA's Skills Development Unit recently held their first Presentation of certificates Ceremony for individuals who have completed the first line management programme as part of the Reaching Communities Development and Support Programme funded by The Big Lottery Fund.
The Development and Support Contract supported by the Big Lottery Fund provides a unique opportunity to organisations funded under the Reaching Communities NI programme to avail of training and support to enable them to be more effective in delivering their outcomes.
In partnership with NICVA, the Equality Commission will deliver a series of seminars this autumn to help voluntary sector employers meet their responsibilities under employment equality legislation. All seminars are free of charge and will be hosted by NICVA at 61 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast.
An innovative training programme has been launched to give support to members of Destined, the learning disability support group, in their role as Directors of the organisation.
More and more services are being provided outside of the mainstream public sector. This has created new opportunities for third sector providers but inevitably means bidding in competition for funding.
NICVA, in conjunction with the International Fund for Ireland (IFI), has launched the second year of its hugely successful £2.1 million Community Leadership Programme for Northern Ireland and the southern border counties.
NICVA's latest training schedule, always good value for money, now also includes recession-busting sessions with you in mind ...
NICVA is working with the Big Lottery Fund on an exciting project to provide a programme of development and support to Reaching Communities NI grant holders. Round five of this programme has just been awarded, with a further ten groups starting on the programme this year. This brings the total number of groups supported by the Big Lottery Fund over the past 3 years to 45.
We have launched our brand new training calendar. Have a look and see what's coming up in August. If the last one was anything to go by, you'd better get in quick...
Excellent customer service was the focus of a training seminar delivered today (Thursday) by the Consumer Council and Trading Standards to IKEA. The seminar, which outlined consumer law and best practice in customer care, took place at Belfast’s Holywood Exchange store. It forms part of IKEA’s training programme for all Duty Managers in effective complaints handling and consumer law.
Congratulations to the 28 groups that have been awarded places on the 2009-2010 Community Leadership Programme.
Maoiniú: Campaí Samhraidh agus Imeachtaí Óige trí Ghaeilge
Funding: Irish language summer camps and youth activities
The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People urges action on review of special educational needs and inclusion.
Education Minister Caitríona Ruane has launched a full public consultation looking specifically at the equality implications of the proposals for the Review of Public Administration (RPA) on the education system.
Children and adults with literacy problems are making great strides through a computer based, self directed programme designed in England in 1992 and running in Northern Ireland since May 2008.
9-15 May 2009 sees the celebration of 18 years of Adult Learners' Week (ALW) in Northern Ireland. EGSA has compiled a wealth of information and events for the Week.
Queen's University has launched a range of part-time courses for those who want to sharpen their skills, but don’t have the time or resources to invest in full-time education. Courses at all levels across a wide range of areas, from Management and Human Resources, to Community Development and Counselling, are on offer at Queen’s School of Education.
Are you interested in the arts? Do you want to work with children and young people? Do you want to learn new skills and meet new people? Young at Art is recruiting volunteers for its annual Belfast Children's Festival, which runs from 22 to 31 May 2009.
The National Confederation of Parent Teacher Associations is delighted to announce that local schools in NI have been honoured in the prestigious LEAPP awards this year.
Parents, pupils and teaching staff from all three schools will attend an awards ceremony in the House of Commons on Wednesday 29 April to be presented their award by the Rt Hon Peter Robinson, MP MLA
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