Training and Career Development
We have gathered a range of useful resources which can be used to assist you in exploring your career options and identifying useful professional development training.
ViSTAjobs 'Coffee Break Moments'
What makes a good Trustee?
Would you consider supporting local charities with your skills and expertise? Could you partake in the strategic decision making needed to guide a charity's direction? You could be a qualified accountant, an IT consultant or young mum! Trustee's from a range of backgrounds are in high demand across the South West. The first article in our series of ViSTAjobs 'coffee break moments' introduces what makes a good trustee and looks at how to get involved.
What makes a good trustee.pdf
Training Opportunities
ViSTA's Latest Training Brochure
ViSTA is now producing a quarterly training brochure. Offering a range of quality trainers delivering one day training and longer accredited courses. All of which is particularly relevant to the Voluntary and Community Sector.
Ladder for Learning
Learning Curve are now running the Ladder for Learning website. While it's due for a make-over, it is still brimming with VCS training opportunities and definitely worth a perusal!
One To One Careers & Learning Advice Services.
ViSTA
Offers a one to one service to staff and volunteers in the voluntary and community sector who want to explore their learning options or career development prospects. Please phone us to arrange your session: 01458 259 487.
Adult Learning and Leisure (and all of the Somerset Colleges)
Offer learning advice and guidance, phone Adult Learning & Leisure or visit the college websites.
0845 345 9122
Next Step Somerset
Offers practical help and advice on learning and work for adults aged 20 or over.
0845 850 5070.
Connexions
A similar service for young people under 20 is available from Connexions Somerset.
www.connexions-somerset.org.uk Online Resources
National Voluntary Sector Workforce Hub
Sector Skills Councils
These are employer led independent bodies that have been set up to improve the skills of the workforce. Although the voluntary and community sector doesn’t have a dedicated sector skills council at present many issues covered by existing bodies are relevant. Search for Sector Skills Councils here…
http://www.ssda.org.uk/ssda/default.aspx?page=579 Skills for Health
Skills for Justice
Skills for Care and Development
Working For A Better World
An National Council for Voluntary Organisations publication, a guide to charity careers available via the website.
www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/publications Federation for Community Development Learning
Institute of Fundraising
Centre for Charity Effectiveness
Charity Commission
National Council for Voluntary Youth Services - Career Information Sheets.
ViSTA, Suite 1, Bank Chambers, Cheapside, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9PD
Telephone: 01458 259487 or 01458 253599
Voluntary Sector Training Alliance Ltd, Company Number: 60 74 763