There are a number of training courses for members available over the next month. The theme of getting prepared for conference features heavily as Fórsa’s Biennial conference takes place this May in Killarney.

• Lunch and Learn - Friday 22nd March 1pm Online.

The topic for March will be ‘A guide to Conference.’ It is a must for anyone attending conference for the first time and a refresher for more seasoned hands. If you missed the registration date, please email Judith at skillsacademy@forsa.ie and she will send you a link to join this session.

• Public Speaking for Conference Delegates – Thursday 11th April. 10.30am-16.00pm. Nerney’s Court, Dublin.

This course is suited to anyone who would like to gain skills and confidence when speaking in front of an audience. It will be led by Pat Montague of Montague Communications. Pat specialises in crisis communications and media relations. Pat has also presented several courses on Communications for Fórsa representatives. To be eligible to attend you must not have attended previous Public Speaking courses. Registration is open until 26th March.
You can register here.

• Data Protection Course – Wednesday 17th April. Online. 10:00am-13:00pm.

This course is essential for anyone in a representative role, particularly those who handle membership lists and data. This course will guide you through the responsibilities of holding personal data and will be facilitated by Martina O’Leary, Fórsa Data Protection Officer. Registration is open until 27th March.

You can register here.

We would also like to advise members of a change of date for the next Equality Module which is part of the Expanded Workplace Reps Training. Due to a staff training on Wednesday 9th April, this training has been moved to Tuesday 23th April. It will be held at our Sligo Regional Office.

The full calendar of training throughout 2024 is available here.

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