Jobcentre Community Outreach @ DECV
Community advisors for the job centre, working in partnership with DECV are now based in DECV’s public Room (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday), offering advice to people looking for work and training. As well as lists of current vacancies, their role is to work out travel plans to help Thurnscoe people get to places of work, CV creation, calculate how you would be affected financially by take-up of a job and what impact this might have on benefits.
” Engaging with a wide variety of jobseekers, from those just seeking advice on a job application form to those seeking training or opportunities to develop work experience. One of the most important issues linked to recruitment and jobseeking is the rise in use of the internet. Many jobs are only advertised online and often require CV’s to be created and emailed online. The partnership with DECV is working extremely well, with over 100 jobseekers gaining an ICT qualification and job search skills.”
For information and booking a slot call 01709 889880 / 01709 890001 or drop into the Library/DECV during normal hours, Monday to Friday (except Wednesday).
English & Maths for Adults now Enrolling (DVC)
English & Maths for Adults
Dearne Valley College will be offering English & Maths courses at DECV starting September September 3rd 2013. Please contact us or pop into the centre if you are interested in enrolling.
There are many reasons to brush up on your English and Maths skills and gain a formal qualification. Whether you’re looking to achieve a new career or promotion, looking to improve skills you already have, or a parent struggling to help your children with their homework, studying for an up-to-date free Functional English and Maths qualification at Dearne Valley College might be the route for you!
Achieving an up-to-date formal qualification will demonstrate to prospective employers that you have the English and Maths skills that they are looking for and give you a leading edge. It could help you to beat off the competition for new positions or promotion opportunities. At Dearne Valley College, we try as much as possible to fit around your commitments. The best part is …. the English and Maths courses are absolutely free!You will be provided with a warm and welcoming learning environment and will receive a wealth of support from your Tutors.
You must attend all sessions to complete the course. Courses last 8 weeks with 2 sessions per week.
Thurnscoe Lifelong Learning Centre
Tuesday & Thursday mornings (9.30 – 12.00) – English
Tuesday & Thursday afternoons (1.00 – 3.30) – Maths
Please pop in for a chat with the tutors if you are interested in a place or phone DECV on 01709 889880 or Dearne Valley College on 01709 513333 (ask for Jane Ladds)
Thurnscoe Local History Group – WW1 in Thurnscoe
Celebrations 2014
Information is required related to Thurnscoe & Dearne Area. Old photographs, documents and artifacts etc related to the above would be most welcomed by the Thurnscoe Local History Group. Any documents and photographs would be copied and returned speedily to the providers.
Thurnscoe Local History Group meets at the Rainbow Centre, Houghton Rd, Thurnscoe. Every Thursday, 10-12 noon.
Thanking you in anticipation of your co-operation!
Cash boost from GMB
We are very happy to announce a £10,000 cash boost from our partners GMB who have provided us with new computers/software for our public room and classrooms. They are also providing much needed ICT support from A&D ICT. As many regulars here know, funding is increasingly now hard to come by. The contribution comes from GMB through the Union Learning Fund and a ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on the 24th June at 2pm. Feel free to come along, refreshments will be flowing! It will be attended by GMB secretary Jim Roache and Wentworth & Dearne MP John Healey.
We look forward to putting these machines to good use, helping the people of Thurnscoe, Goldthorpe and surrounding areas with ICT, Maths, English, employability skills and other courses.
A write up of the event is featured on GMB’s website. Take a look here:
What’s in IT for me? New Course starting July 1st 2013
Our popular OCR Entry Level Award in ICT/Employability skills course is re-starting on the 1st July 2013. Sessions (small group and where possible 1 to 1) will cover Word Processing, Internet, Email, CV preperation, Online Jobsearch and online applications. You will also have access to an outreach jobcentre worker who can help with CV’s, Job applications etc.
You must be unemployed to access this particular course which is funded by Humber Learning Consortium. There are only 20 places, so book quick!
Please contact Rory Garforth on 01709 889880 / 07813022087 if you wish to book a place or email info@decv.co.uk.
Thurnscoe Readers Group
If you enjoy reading why not join our reading group? The group is informal and very relaxed . We meet once per month (1st Monday) at 10am-12pm. We currently have 12 members. It’s an ideal way to have some fun and lively discussion!
Tea/Coffee is available
Great selection of books
Attend Author events
If you are interested in joining pop in and speak to Janet Ellor or give us a ring on 01709 890001.
Free Legal Clinic
Peace Revitt Solicitors will be holding a free legal clinic each Thursday afternoon between 3pm & 5pm at Thurnscoe Library (Lifelong Learning Centre)
Do you or anyone you know need assistance with:
Matrimonial/Family Matters
Disputes with Social Services
Problems with the police
Personal Injury Claims
Wills & Probate Estate Planning
Conveyancing
If so, then please call in to secure an appointment or just pop in!
For all your legal needs
01226 341111
www.peacelevitt.co.uk
Congratulations to all DECV ITQ students!
OCR ITQ Qualification Results
A massive well done to all our lovely students who have gained OCR (Entry 3) ICT, ITQ Level 1 and Level 2 Awards. Over 100 students have completed and achieved in 2012! A massive thanks also to Coalfields Regen Trust who funded the classes for a 12 month period. Rory will be in touch with you about certificates.
OCR Entry (3) ICT Awards
Well done to all 40 students who completed the OCR Entry ICT Qualification and the award in Life & Living Skills. A massive thanks to Humber Learning Consortium who funded us for this project!
Thurnscoe Family History Group (Monday 2pm-4pm@DECV)
Thurnscoe Family History Group
The family history group meet every Monday Afternoon (2-4pm) in Training Room 2 at DECV LTd. This popular group is run by Shirley Swales. More information can be found on their Facebook Page or by dropping into the DECV.