The purpose of the Workforce Development Programme is to reduce skills gaps within the Voluntary and Community Sector’s Workforce and Governance Structures, and to increase the participation of deprived and marginalised communities in training opportunities.
- Support the Boroughs Voluntary and Community Sector to become an environment that supports it’s committee members, employees and volunteers to develop and grow
- Provide formal and informal Community Management and Leadership Training to the Borough’s Residents and the Voluntary and Community Groups and Organisations that support our local communities
- Encourage the Voluntary and Community Sector to work together in the Learning and Skills arena by developing Partnerships and facilitating Community Networks that support learner engagement
- Increase the level and accessibility of training information and guidance to the Voluntary and Community Sector by working in Partnership with local training providers and supporting them to improve their communication methods
- To deliver both accredited and non accredited training programmes to Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector workers and governance volunteers on a yearly basis
- To deliver informal workshops to Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector workers and volunteers
- To create and develop readily available information about learning and skills opportunities and work in partnership with current training providers to ensure that gaps in provision are identified, developing resources where appropriate and that good practice is highlighted and encouraged. This will be achieved through the co-ordination of the Learning and Skills Network
Institute of Leadership & Management – Introductory Certificate in First Line Management
10 Modules as follows:-
- Leadership Skills
- Problem Solving
- Building The Team
- Planning Work
- The Communication Process
- Using Information for Decisions
- Managing Performance
- Meetings
- Working to a budget
- Planning Change
Run over 3 weekends or over 5 weeks
Management & Leadership (Accredited via OCN Level 4)
5 Modules as follows
- Leadership & Management
- Communications
- Managing Projects and Activities
- Recruiting & Managing Staff
- Financial Management
Community Management Skills (Accredited via OCN Level 3)
6 Modules as follows:-
- Legal Structures
- Business Planning
- Financial Planning
- Marketing
- Staff Management
- Monitoring & Evaluation
Community Leadership (accredited via OCN level 4)
10 modules as follows:-
- Leadership
- Individual Learning & Group Dynamics
- Visioning
- Communication Strategies
- Practical Communication Skills
- Governance
- Meeting Skills
- Innovation
- Project Development
- Local Leadership Opportunities
Essential Business Understanding for VCS Boards (Governance Works)
5 Modules:-
- Understanding your Organisation in business terms
- Planning
- Marketing
- Money
- Roles, Responsibilities and Legal Status of Board Members
Informal Workshops ( 1 or 2 days)
General
- Effective Partnership Working
- Committee Skills & Governance
- Business Planning
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Funding – Research, Project Development and Securing Funding
- Budget Setting & Full Cost Recovery
- Treasurers Training
- Planning for Real – Community Consultation
ICT Training
- Beginners Guide to the Internet
- Introduction to E-mail
- Creating a Website in an hour
- IT Trouble shooting
- Digital Photography
Volunteer Training
- Volunteering & the Law
- Recruitment & Retention of Volunteers
- Confidence Building for Volunteers
What is Community Development?
- Involving People
- Understanding & Getting Involved in Partnerships
- Common Issues in Partnerships
- Making Meetings Effective
- Contributing Effectively to Meetings
- Feedback & Listening Skills
- Report writing skills
- Presentation skills – giving a short presentation
- Getting Active in Your Community – build your confidence
- Skills for representing your community
- Problems with Groups
- How Groups Work
If you have any questions or would like to discuss training for your community group contact the Workforce Development Officer.
Learning & Skills Development Officer: Dean Cowan
E-mail: d.cowan@cvsr.org.uk
Project administrator: Helen Garvey
E-mail: h.garvey@cvsr.org.uk
CVS Rochdale,
156-158 Drake Street,
Rochdale,
OL16 1PX
Project Telephone: 01706 510824
Project Fax: 01706 710769
