As Fórsa activist, your voice is your power. That’s why we’re kicking off the Autumn training season with two vital workshops to help sharpen your communications skills and strengthen your message. 

Communications training: Monday 15th September 
 
Led by Hannah Deasy, Fórsa director of member communications, this workshop is designed for branch officers who regularly communicate with members and want to build branch visibility in workplaces.

The course content will cover a range of engaging topics, including message development, the principles of clear communication, how to create compelling content that captures attention, from emails and branch newsletters to posters and leaflets.  It is also suitable for anyone who writes emails to members or is considering a branch newsletter. 

The first of our communications training course will take place on Monday, 15th September, at Fórsa head office, Nerney’s Court, Dublin. Further courses will take place later in the year in Galway and Cork.   

Participants will learn to use effective tools to reach members and build a branch profile. Further detail is contained in the application form which can be found here.

Digital and Social Media training (Level 1): Tuesday 23rd September  

We will also be holding the first session of our Digital and Social Media training on Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025, at Fórsa head office, Nerney’s Court, Dublin. 

With Kate O’Sullivan, Fórsa director of digital at the helm, this course will give you the tools to "speak union" online and reach members where they are. This introductory training course is aimed at workplace reps who communicate with union members and is ideal for those with a basic grasp of social media who want to do more. 

You can register for this training here.

Don’t miss your chance to sharpen your voice and strengthen your skills to help build collective power. Spaces are limited, so sign up soon!  

Applications for both training sessions will close as soon as we reach course capacity or three weeks before the course is due to be delivered, in order to facilitate workplace releases.  

Please contact skillsacademy@forsa.ie with any training-related queries. 

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