As we approach the end of the academic year, the Skills Academy is moving to its summer schedule. The usual abundance of courses will be pared back for the summer months, however Fórsa Induction and Live: Lunch and Learn will continue to take place.  

This month Live: Lunch and Learn will explore how to go about protecting yourself and your colleagues from psychological risk in the workplace.

Of the in-term courses remaining in this training year, there are only a few places left available on the Branch Treasurers training taking place in Dublin later this month.  

Fórsa Induction - Wednesday 13th May - Online - Open to all new members    

A highly beneficial welcome session for our new members. The Skills Academy explains 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.    

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.

Branch Treasurers training - Thursday 21st May - Nerney’s Court, Dublin 

A few places remain on the additional Dublin session of the branch treasurers training. If you’re a new treasurer of vice-treasurer livening in Dublin or able to travel to the city for the day this training is not to be missed.  

Learn what you need to do and when. Keep your branch’s finances healthy and save yourself the time and stress of figuring things out as you go. 

Live: Lunch and Learn - Psychosocial Risk - Online – 1-2pm Friday 29th May    

Join guest speaker Frank Vaughan for a session exploring why psychosocial risks have become such an important issue, and how trade union representatives can seek to protect their members from the health hazards, both psychological and physical, that can arise from psychological risks in the workplace. 

Frank Vaughan is the former ICTU head of Health & Safety and former board member of the Health & Safety Authority. He represents ICTU on the ETUC’s Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Committee, is a member of the European Commission’s Advisory Committee on Safety & Health (ACSH)and is a member of the European Trade Union Institute’s Psychological Risks Network. 

You can register for Live: Lunch & Learn here.

To register for a course:    

Aside from Live: Lunch & 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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