June is shaping up to be an exciting month for the Skills Academy. They will be capping off their academic year with the Summer Awards Ceremony, a wonderful chance to celebrate the hard work of Fórsa reps who have completed their courses over the year.  

Branch committee members are invited to join and celebrate the achievements of their branch’s graduating reps in what has become a highlight of Fórsa’s calendar. 

As always, there will also be sessions of Fórsa Induction and Live: Lunch and Learn this month and throughout the summer.  

Skills Academy Summer Certificate Ceremony – 2.30pm Tuesday 23rd June – Nerney’s Court, Dublin 

Taking place in the afternoon following the upcoming Consultative Council, the short ceremony will run from 2.30pm to 4pm. Branch and workplace reps are invited to stick around after the Consultative Council to cheer on reps from their branch who are receiving their certificates. 

The summer certificate ceremony will see graduates of Workplace Representatives Training Level 1 and the Level 2 course, Branch Chairs and Secretaries trainings, and the Leadership Programme receive their certificates.  

Director of membership training and development, Fiona Dunne, said: “We would be delighted if you could join us to celebrate the achievements of some of our newest workplace representatives and branch officers, especially if they’re from your branch. They’ve been very generous with their time and efforts, all to do the best job they can for their fellow members.” 

There will be tea and cake on the day. The Skills Academy asks that you let Judith know if you are attending by emailing skillsacademy@forsa.ie, to ensure we can adequately cater. 

“We look forward to welcoming you to the ceremony and a lovely afternoon,” Fiona added. 

Fórsa Induction - Wednesday 10th June - Online - Open to all new members    

Our welcome session for new members, Fórsa Induction is a fantastic way to get to know what exactly you’ve joined.  

You will learn all the need-to-knows of Fórsa, how we work, how you fit into it all, what we do for you, and what you can do to become more engaged, have your voice heard locally, and raise issues at divisional and national levels.    

Importantly, if you would like to see yourself on stage receiving a certificate next summer, Fórsa Induction is a prerequisite for Workplace Representatives Training Level 1. So why not take a couple of hours out of your day this summer to get yourself ready for the next school year? 

There are morning and evening sessions available to fit your schedule. So, if you’re a new member or looking to become a union activist, make sure to join the Skills Academy for this session. 

You can register for Fórsa Induction here.

Live: Lunch and Learn – subject TBC - Friday 26th June - Online 

Details of this month’s Live: Lunch and Learn are being finalised. More information and a sign-up link will be issued in the next bulletin.  

To register for a course:    

Aside from Live: Lunch and Learn and Fórsa Inductions, participation on all courses requires sign-off from your branch and official. To apply, contact your branch training officer or secretary if your branch does not yet have a training officer.  

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