ICT & Employability Sessions
DECV’s ICT & Employability course is ideal for people who are currently unemployed and looking for work, or who is thinking of returning to work after an illness. Work in a small group or 1 to 1 with an experienced Tutor.
The accredited course covers the following topics:
Microsoft Office
ICT Basics
CV writing and updating
Job applications online
Job searching online
Self employment
Preparing for interviews
Universal Credit…..and anything else you need! Just ask!!!
Tel: 01709 889880 – 07813022087
Email: info@decv.co.uk
Call Now – Places available.
DECV receives Co-op Funding!
We are extremely pleased to announce we have received funding from the Co-Op. Saturday morning saw DECV Trustee Brian Walker pick up a cheque for £5,194.82 from Bolton Upon Dearne’s Co-Op store. The money has been raised by Co-Op members and has been raised for DECV to help with the running costs of the centre. The award comes from Co-op members who take part in The Co-op Local Community Fund which is Co-ops way of giving back to their members and their communities.
The Dearne Electronic Community Village (DECV) is a charity based in the village of Thurnscoe, experiencing high levels of disadvantage, they educate and empower people to take positive lead of their lives, through classes in ICT, employability skills and getting local residents back into Employment.
A Massive thankyou to all at the Co-op and the wonderful customers!
Employability / ICT Course
DECV’s ICT & Employability course is ideal for people who are currently unemployed and looking for work, or who is thinking of returning to work after an illness.
The accredited course covers the following topics:
Microsoft Office
ICT Basics
CV writing and updating
Job applications online
Job searching online
Self employment
Preparing for interviews
Universal Credit
01709 889880
info@decv.co.uk
Employability Skills
DECV’s Employability course is ideal for people who are currently unemployed and looking for work, or who is thinking of returning to work after an illness. The course generally runs alongside our OCR ICT course.
The course covers the following topics:
- CV writing
- Job applications
- Job searching (See below)
- self employment
- preparing for interviews
- Universal Credit
So if you are:
- 19+
- Have a valid NI Number
- Resident of Dearne North/South
- In receipt of benefit
and would like to improve your chances of employment sign up today! Contact the tutor on 01709 889880 to book your place. Courses currently run on a rolling basis.
Help with online job searching & applications
At DECV’s job search sessions we have friendly experienced staff and volunteers available to help you:
- Create a professional email address
- Register for Online Jobsearch sites
- Carry out effective online job searches
- Complete online application forms
- Upload your CV to agencies and job sites
- Set up folders to archive job applications
- Practice for your CSCS card
Classroom for Hire at DECV
TRAINING ROOM 2
Training Room 2 – DECV: Contains 12 PC’s, Broadband, Windows 10, MS Office, Adobe and Macromedia software. Interactive Whiteboard, 2 Colour Laser Printers plus any required teaching aids.
This room is available for hire and can accommodate 12 Students. The computers can be removed if not needed for classes such as English or Maths. Refreshments provided.
If you would like to hire this room please Contact Us
DECV receives funding from Co-Op’s Local Community Fund
DECV receives funding from Co-Op’s Local Community Fund
We are extremely pleased to announce we have received funding from the Co-Op. Saturday morning saw DECV Trustee Brian Walker pick up a cheque for £3234.28 from Bolton Upon Dearne’s Co-Op store. The money has been raised by Co-Op members and has been raised for DECV to help with the running costs of the centre. The money comes from Co-op members who take part in The Co-op Local Community Fund which is Co-ops way of giving back to their members and their communities.
The Dearne Electronic Community Village (DECV) is a charity based in the village of Thurnscoe, experiencing high levels of disadvantage, they educate and empower people to take positive lead of their lives, through classes in ICT and employability skills. Massive thanks to all at the Co-op and the wonderful customers!
HOW DO YOU BECOME A MEMBER?
You pay £1 to become a member and this buys you a share in Co-op, which gives you:
- 5% back to spend next time when you buy Co-op products
- a share of their profits if they do well
- the right to vote on how they do business
- 1% of what you spend on local causes near you
WHAT IS THE CO-OP LOCAL COMMUNITY FUND?
The £3234.28 has been raised by Co-op members who purchased selected products and services from Co-op Group businesses. 1% of what you spend on selected, Co-op own-brand products goes into your local community fund and the money raised by all the members in your community, together with money from shopping bag sales, helps to fund local projects in the area where you live.
Any money raised by members who don’t select a cause is added to the money raised from shopping bag sales and shared equally between the causes in their local area.
ICT and Employability in the Community – DECV
DECV (Dearne Electronic Community Village) has a proven track record supporting many people living in the Dearne with all aspects of gaining Computer skills and searching and applying for a job. People can make the most of one-to-one / small group support with 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.
There will also be the opportunity to take part in our popular computer courses, accredited with OCR. If you need help finding work and want to gain a qualification in ICT please call 01709 889880 or 07813022087 and speak to our Qualified and experienced tutor about booking your place.
Activities Include:
Word Processing
Internet
Email
Spreadsheets
CV Creation
Application Forms
Interview Advice
Using Universal Jobmatch
Universal Credit
Register and search/apply with CV Library / Reed / Indeed / Monster
Careers Advice
Progression opportunities
Volunteering
Learn my Way Online Course
Signposting
ICT & Employability Workshops at DECV
Dearne Electronic Community Village are supporting many people living in the Dearne with all aspects of searching and applying for a job. People will be able to make the most of one-to-one / small group support with searching for jobs, writing CVs and covering letters, completing applications, preparing for an interview, as well as information on universal job match.
There will also be the opportunity to take part in our popular computer courses, accredited with OCR. If you need help finding work and want to gain a qualification in ICT please call 01709 889880 and speak to our tutor about booking your place.
We offer Employability activities alongside our popular ICT programmes. Activities include:
Word Processing
Internet
Email
Spreadsheets
CV Creation
Application Forms
Interview Advice
Using Universal Jobmatch
Register with CV Library / Reed / Indeed / Moster
Careers Advice
Progression opportunities
Volunteering
The Young @ Heart Program offers sessions for older learners (55+) who want to get to grips with the latest technology. Subjects Include Microsoft Office, Photography, Social Media, Online Shopping / Banking, Using Tablets, Smart Phones…..Please phone for availability. These courses are subject to funding.
Monday (9-5) – Employability & ICT Workshop
Tuesday (9-5) – Employability & ICT Workshop
Wed (9-5) – Employability & ICT Workshop
Thurs (9-5) – Employability & ICT Workshop
Friday (9-5) – Employability & ICT Workshop
Call Rory Garforth on 01709 889880 or 07813022087 to book a place or find out more information. Alternatively email info@decv.co.uk
New Computer Suite Launch!
DECV / GMB Open Day – New Computer Suite Launch
Many thanks to John Healey MP for attending the opening of our new computer suite at DECV, alongside the leader of Barnsley Council Steve Houghton, local councillors Pauline Phillips and Annette Gollick and representatives for GMB and Dearne Valley College. The new resources were obtained through funds donated by the GMB Trade Union Learning Project. DECV now has 8 new computers, enabling the continued delivery of lifelong learning opportunities to the local community. The Suite will mainly be used for ICT and Employability Skills Training in the centre.
D5 Creation