News 16/7/09

Community Development
Course Invitation

A new programme, aimed at people who have experience of working in the community and who would like to undertake training at college will start in September.

Training and placement

Training will be based at John Wheatley College, Easterhouse Campus and there will also be a placement within a local community organisation. The training and placement will be 14 hours per week which does not affect any benefits.

The course will run from 14th September 2009 until the beginning of June 2010. It will be college based for the first 6 to 8 weeks - 3½ hours per day over four days.

The programme is operated in partnership by Glasgow East Regeneration Agency and John Wheatley College.

Information Sessions

There will be two information sessions where you can find out more and talk to the organisers.

 Wednesday 19 August 2009, 10am - 11am.

 Glasgow East Regeneration Agency Office
78 - 80 Tollcross Road, Parkhead.

 Thursday 20 August 2009, 10:00 am—11:00 am.

 Glasgow East Regeneration Agency Office,
40 Shandwick Square (Easterhouse)

To register for the information sessions or for further details contact:

Mary McLaughlin

  0141 781 4020

 mmclaughlin@gera.org.uk

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Will this Course affect my benefit?

A. No, its within the number of hours allowed

Q. Will I get help with travel costs

A. Yes, you will be given a travel card

Q. Will lunch be provided

A. Yes

Q. Do you need to have qualifications to do the course

A. No, only experience of either volunteering in the community or being involved in a local group

Q. Is there a lot of writing on the course

A. There is some but the college will provide you with appropriate support

Q. Will the course lead to a job

A. The skills you gain can give you access to further training or could be used to apply for jobs if appropriate for you.