This September the Skills Academy returns from their summer slow-down, with a jam-packed schedule full of fantastic training opportunities. Digital and Social Media training, Data Protection training, and the Limerick sessions of the Level 1 Workplace Representatives’ Training still have places available for interested members. Added to these is September's Lunch and Learn, this month covering heart health with an expert speaker from the Irish Heart Foundation. 

Digital and Social Media training (Level 1) – Tuesday 23rd September Dublin, Tuesday 30th September Limerick  

Now in its second year this course has now split into level 1 and level 2 courses. This level 1 course is an introduction to social media, ideal for anyone who has limited knowledge of social media or has only used social media to talk to friends. Get a firm grasp of the basics, then take on the level 2 and learn how to use social media intentionally as an activist. 

Only a few places remain, so if this course strikes your interest, register immediately! 

To register for this course, follow this link here.

Prerequisites: permission from your branch and assigned Fórsa Official  

Live: Lunch and Learn – Friday 26th September - Online 

In this month’s Lunch and Learn the Skills Academy will be joined by an expert speaker from the Irish Heart Foundation for a session on everything related to heart health. From the importance of heart health to the signs and symptoms to watch out for, and the effects of stress, this session will arm you with what you need to know to keep your heart healthy. 

To register for this session, follow this link here.

Data Protection - Wednesday 15th October - Online 

This is an essential training for every Fórsa activist. As a rep you will be handling members’ personal data in one way or another. This course will teach you what the legislation says, what responsibilities you have, and what the repercussions may be if things go wrong. Importantly, this course will let you know what to do when you make a mistake, who to contact and how they will help you protect yourself, your branch, and the union. 

To register for this course, follow this link here.

Prerequisites: permission from your branch and assigned Fórsa Official 
 

Level 1 Workplace Representatives’ Training – Tuesday 28th to Thursday 30th October - Limerick 

Our trainings for workplace reps are designed to give reps the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in the role. Ideal for new workplace reps with no previous experience and training, this training covers all the basic skills that a rep will need.  

The level 1 course covers the role and function of the workplace representative, improving interpersonal skills and building good working relations, organising your union work, recruiting members, handling problems, an introduction to equality and diversity, and health and safety. 

This will be the only level 1 session of the workplace representatives’ training to take place in Limerick this year, so reps living and working in Limerick and the surrounding counties will not want to miss this opportunity. 

To register for this course, follow this link here.

Prerequisites: permission from your branch and assigned Fórsa Official, and completion of the Fórsa Induction course.  

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