The New Roots project has arranged a workshop at the Apple store in Leeds for Refugees. You will learn how to: – Make and receive calls – Text Messaging – Email and Attachments When: Friday 13th March 2020 12.30-2pm Where: Apple Store, Trinity Shopping Centre, Leeds, LS1 5AR To book a place please contact Jasmine […]
Archive | Training
Free Online Course: Dyslexia and Language Teaching
Calling all ESOL teachers, modern languages teachers and teacher trainers… Lancaster University are pleased to announce a free online learning course on ‘Dyslexia and language teaching’ https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/dyslexia/6 which runs from 20th of April – 17th of May 2020. This exciting course is offered by Lancaster University in cooperation with FutureLearn and takes place over four […]
Course: Know your rights
Law Firm DLA Piper have organised a 7 week legal education programme. The course is mainly for people with Refugee Status Details Venue: DLA Piper, Prines Exchange, Princes Square, Leeds, LS1 4BY 19 February 12pm – 3pm Public Speaking andAdvocacy Skills 26 February 12pm – 3pm Welfare and Finance 4 March 12pm – 3pm Employment […]
“Get Into Work” 4 week employability course for refugees
The New Roots Team at PATH Yorkshire is launching a *new* “Get Into Work” 4 week employability course for refugees*. The course includes: Understanding the job market in the UK and the process of applying for jobs You and your skills. Matching your skills and experience to an employers job description. Applying for jobs. Learn […]
Refugee Council Training: Mental Health and Wellbeing; Homeless Applications for single refugees
The Refugee Council has arranged training in Leeds in November 1. Intro to Mental Health and Wellbeing for Refugees and Asylum Seekers. Wednesday 20th November 2019 10am-4pm Quaker Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 9DX 2. Making Homelessness applications for Single Refugees Training Friday 29th November 2019 9:15am-4.15pm Quaker Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, […]
Basic Safeguarding in the Community Course, Saturday 2nd November 2019
When? Saturday 2nd November 2019 10am – 12:30pm, Where? CATCH Leeds, ARK, Hovingham Ave, Leeds, LS8 3QY Aimed at learners who want an introduction to Safeguarding before they take the Level 1, if English is not the first language or they need to understand more about what safeguarding means, this is the pre-course for you. […]
Free seminar ‘What next for EU citizens and their family members post-Brexit?
Date: 31st October 2019 Time: 1.00pm – 4.30 pm (please arrive by 12.45 for registration and refreshments) Venue: City Exchange, 11 Albion Street, Leeds LS1 5ES (walking distance from Leeds Train Station) This briefing will provide you with knowledge to support EU citizens and their family members who are victims of gender-based abuse to secure […]
Advising refugees and asylum seekers on volunteering opportunities – 25th September 2019
What? Volunteering Opportunities for member of the Refugee and Asylum Seeking Communities: When? Training 25 September 10 am – 12.30 pm Where? at Stringer House, Voluntary Action Leeds (VAL) The Volunteer Centre, Leeds (VAL), LASSN, Refugee Council and RETAS have been working in partnership to increase the choice of volunteering opportunities for adults from Refugee […]
Resource of the Week #91: Cultural Community College – Autumn Programme
via Emily at LASSN More free courses – but these are a bit more off the wall. From playing the Ukelele to Stage Combat via Breadmaking and CPR THE HOLBECK CHOIR BREAD MAKING STREET PHOTOGRAPHY INTRODUCTION TO BOXING STAGE COMBAT MANJIT’S KITCHEN BEGINNERS UKULELE CPR PERFORMANCE SKILLS MAKE A PLANTER WRITING RHYMES Book early to […]
Forced and Precarious Labour in the Global Economy – Free online course – Starts September 18th
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for anyone wanting to understand more about forced and precarious labour! Watch the YouTube trailer Sign up here Starting September 18th 2019 Forced and Precarious Labour in the Global Economy This free online course explains how global economic systems manufacture vulnerability, and how worker and migrant rights can be strengthened. _____________ Week […]
Free Online Courses from FutureLearn
via Jo from LASSN Working Supportively With Refugees: Principles, Skills and Perspectives University of GlasgowLearn how the principles of psychological well-being, communication and interpretation can benefit your work with refugees Migrants and Refugees in Education: A toolkit for teachers British CouncilLearn how to teach and support young people across the globe affected by violence, conflict […]
Community Interpreting Initial Assessment – WEA
Are you a confident speaker of English and fluent in another language? Would you like to learn how to use your language skills to work or volunteer as a Community Interpreter? We will be running Level 1 and 2 Community Interpreting Courses. If you would like to join please come along to the Initial Assessment. […]