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Need some motivation to change?

With autumn approaching, maybe you’re thinking of updating your skills, breaking a habit or making a lifestyle change. Why not try these gems from NICVA’s training calendar for size?
NICVA | John McCormick | 20 Aug 2008

Governance skills need updating?

Could your group do with some charity or governance advice? We’ve got the answer ...
NICVA | John McCormick | 19 Aug 2008

Can’t find that publication?

It could well be in NICVA’s Library. NICVA has built up a comprehensive library resource over many years, with current and historical information of all kinds...
NICVA | John McCormick | 30 Jun 2008

Stormont ‘skill-duggery’

A unique collaboration between NICVA and nine of the Sector Skills Councils (SSCs), has produced the highly praised Northern Ireland Voluntary and Community Sector Skills Survey 2008 report, launched by Sir Reg Empey at Stormont.
NICVA | John McCormick | 26 Jun 2008

Postgraduate training in social research

Three postgraduate courses (part-time and accessed through e-learning) in social research skills. The next admission is in September 2008.
CommunityNI.org | University of Ulster | 06 Jun 2008

Accounting for Charities

The new Charities Bill for Northern Ireland was introduced to the Assembly on 10 December 2007. This will replace the draft Charities (NI) Order 2007. This new bill has stringent requirements for the accounting records which Charities have to keep.
CommunityNI.org | Dympna McAlinden | 02 Jun 2008

BURA to run Open Regeneration Training Programme

BURA will run an Open Regeneration Training Programme from September in Belfast, building upon 3 years delivering training in Northern Ireland.
British Urban Regeneration Association | Richard Rose | 23 May 2008

Juggle your way to the top

Improvement Juggler from the Centre for Competitiveness has been tailored to boost productivity in the voluntary and community sector.
Centre for Competitiveness NI Ltd | Press Office | 08 May 2008

Spotlight on Skills for Justice

Judith Thompson, NI Manager for Skills for Justice, explains to NICVA the role of Skills for Justice in raising the skills agenda in Northern Ireland.

Building research capacity

For the second year running NICVA has teamed up with ARK, the Northern Ireland Social and Political Archive, a joint initiative by the University of Ulster and Queen’s University to provide an introduction to basic research skills to voluntary and community sector organisations
NICVA | Andrea Thornbury | 11 Mar 2008

Jim takes managers for a ride

Achieving your dreams is about a lot more than jockeying for position but Jim Lawless found the job of jockey was just the way to prove you can achieve remarkable things.
NICVA | Paul McGill | 29 Feb 2008

WEA learners scoop top awards

Eight inspirational Workers' Educational Association (WEA) learners are celebrating have won CCEA Learner of the Year Awards in various curriculum areas at a presentation ceremony in Belfast.
WEA NI Head Office | Clare Oliver | 28 Feb 2008

Tender for External Evaluation of Peace

Training for Women Network is inviting tender proposals for the evaluation of the Peace by Piece project funded under the Programme for Peace and Reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the Border Counties of Ireland.
Training For Women Network Ltd | Dearbhla McGrath | 28 Feb 2008

UU Developing Managers Programme

The programme includes a one week residential will be held in Boston, incorporating lectures in Boston College, as well as site visits to a number of North America's leading organisations.
University of Ulster at Jordanstown | Rachel Sherrard | 25 Feb 2008

UU Developing Managers Programme

The programme includes a one week residential will be held in Boston, incorporating lectures in Boston College, as well as site visits to a number of North America's leading organisations.
University of Ulster at Jordanstown | Rachel Sherrard | 25 Feb 2008

Spotlight on Lantra

In the second of a series of interviews with voluntary and community groups and sector skills councils, NICVA caught up with David Seffen, Partnership Manager Northern Ireland, about the work undertaken by Lantra.
NICVA | Roisin Kelly | 19 Feb 2008

Find a new world of learning with Atlas

Local Disability Charity The Cedar Foundation is looking for people to join its Proteus funded ATLAS course.
The Cedar Foundation Head Office | Gayle Campbell | 21 Jan 2008

Spotlight on sector skills councils

In the first of a series of interviews with voluntary and community groups and sector skills councils, NICVA caught up with Stevie Johnston, Director of WEA, and Carol O Kane, Development Officer from The Creative and Cultural Sector Skills council
NICVA | Roisin Kelly | 07 Jan 2008

Developing Managers Programme recruiting

The Developing Managers Programme (DMP) was launched in 1995 in response to a demand from business for a management development initiative targeted specifically at middle/aspiring senior managers. Since then some 19 programmes have since taken place. In this time, more than 300 managers have participated, with the programme having received a Regional Training Award for excellence.

Have your say on Volunteering Standards

The UK Workforce Hub are currently undertaking a project to review and refresh the Management of Volunteers National Occupational Standards to ensure they meet the needs of managers in the sector. The Belfast consultation event is being held on 05 December 2007
NICVA | Roisin Kelly | 29 Nov 2007

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