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Digital Skills & Employability sessions
If you need to build confidence with your Digital skills and need help looking and applying for Employment then our ICT course is perfect for you. Small group sessions and 1 to 1 slots available.
1 to 1 slots also available for Employment support with an experianced tutor.
Contact our Tutor Rory Garforth – 01709 889880 / 07813022087
DECV – Lifelong Learning Centre / Thurnscoe Library
Get Online Week @ DECV
#GetOnlineWeek is taking place 17th-23rd October at DECV helping people improve their digtial skills and #TryOneThing online. Read more 
https://uk.getonlineweek.com. You can also find out more about the #NationalDataBank, #LearnMyWay and our Digital Skills / Employability courses.
https://uk.getonlineweek.com/?fbclid=IwAR2qB8hmsZFpPx7Q2jqoRUhfgoC2GLCIhFtOWETldtMnW48Cv9UdOIuaN8Y
More Money in your Pocket event
Many people experience financial difficulties for different reasons and might not realise they’re entitled to help. The significant rise in the cost of living is a concern for everyone, and we’re doing what we can to offer help and support.
Join us on Tuesday 25th October (12pm-3pm) at Goldthorpe Parish Hall. S63 9JY
Activities for Children include:
– Pumpkin Carving 
– Chocolate Apple Decorating 
– Arts & Crafts 
– Make your own Pizza 
Activities for Adults:
– Vegetable Bouquets 
Information, advice and support on:
– Housing 
– Health & Well-Being 
– Food 
– Energy Costs 
– Budgeting 
– Education & Skills 
– Benefits / Eligibility 
– Uniform / Wider Essentials 
– Cooking on a budget 
– Early Interventions 
– Mental Health 
– Social Isolation 
More financial support for households at: https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/…/help-with-the-rising…/
Could you become a DECV Ltd Trustee?
Have a chat (01709 889880 / 07813022087) or email info@decv.co.uk for more details
New – Beginners ICT Course
Tutor Rory Garforth is available to provide advice and support with Employability Skills and developing your ICT skills. He’s still working at the Lifelong Learning Centre in Thurnscoe Mondays, Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays (10am-4pm). Places have filled up fast but drop him a message or give him a call to see how he can help you.
DECV Employability / ICT Sessions
Face to Face and Remote sessions
Rory Garforth is available to provide advice and support with Employability Skills and developing your ICT skills. He’s still working remotely Wednesdays and Fridays and is now back at Thurnscoe Library Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays (10am-4pm). Places have filled up fast but drop him a message or give him a call to see how he can help you.
Not letting Coronavirus stop our work, Rory Garforth has been working remotely with clients supporting people in the Dearne Valley, providing much needed employability and ICT assistance to individuals living in our community.
Rory uses email, phone, social media and video calls, ensuring the service remains and all our learners are given course work, advice and guidance to suit thier individual needs.
Regular weekly contact has been made with all learners, new and old and we’ve managed to keep our accredited courses up and running, with over 40 people gaining accreditation throughout lockdown.
During lock down, we’ve also continued our Employability support with applications, CV writing, online interviews, Social media and sharing new opportunities that our learners can access.
Currently Rory is back in the Lifelong Learning centre at Thurnscoe 3 days per week (Mondays / Tuesdays and Thursdays) with remote working on Wednesdays and Fridays. Places are limited at the centre so please phone early to book your place.
Tel: 07813022087
Email: info@decv.co.uk
*Facemasks must be worn at all times
*Covid measures in place at Library / DECV Classroom
* No more than 2 learners in class at any one time
OCR ICT Awards Results
Congratualtions to 20 DECV learners who completed their OCR ICT Awards during lockdown!!! As ever, thank you to our Funders for this project, Coalfields Regeneration Trust
Work with an experienced tutor and make the most of one-to-one / small group support with Accredited ICT training, searching for jobs, writing CVs and covering letters, completing applications, preparing for an interview, as well as information and help with Online job search and applications.
Contact: 01709 889880 / 07813022087 to book a place. DECV – Lifelong learning centre, Thurnscoe
DECV Now Open – Limited Hours
Rory Garforth is available to provide advice and support with Employability Skills and developing your ICT skills. He’s still working remotely Monday / Wednesday / Friday and is now back at Thurnscoe Library Tuesdays and Thursdays (10am-2pm). Places have filled up fast but drop him a message or give him a call to see how he can help you
07813022087 – info@decv.co.uk X
*Facemasks must be worn at all times
*Covid measures in place at Library / DECV Classroom
* No more than 2 learners in class at any one time
Active Dearne
Hello everyone, we hope you are keeping safe. The Active Dearne programme works across 9 communities in the Dearne Valley, including in Barnsley Goldthorpe, Thurnscoe and shortly Bolton upon Dearne. The programme is aimed at getting more adults and families active in the community. We work closely with the Dearne Area Team, and community groups/organisations/clubs to help the community shape the programme.
Check out the Facebook Page for more info HERE
