MoneyStart

The moneystart course is delivered as a workshop to those who work frontline with people who may benefit from a money course themselves. The Workshop is a taster session of the topics delivered on a longer course and will include details of organisations that can help individuals in need of money advice.

Course Content-

• Money Secrets
• The Language of Money
• Getting a Good Deal
• A Short History of Money
• Income
• Borrowing and Debt
• Know your Rights
• Budget- The dreaded 'B' word

The course will be held at two venues:

Paddock Village Hall
Huddersfield
Tuesday 10th May
9.30am- 12.30pm

The Lodge Training Centre
Batley
Thursday 12th May
9.30am- 12.30pm

For more information regarding this course, please contact the Paddock Community Forum on 01484 431400.

New Course Dates for Skills for Jobs

Skills for Jobs is a programme designed to help unemployed people with few or no qualifications back into work, training or education. We offer a range of courses to help you learn new skills that are needed in the workplace. We also help with choosing the right career path and with on-line job search. If you need help with developing your CV and completing application forms, we can do that too!

PC Technician Level 1
Gain an understanding of how a computer really works!
Starts 9th May (2 days per week)- Monday and Wednesdays for 6 weeks
9.30am-3.00pm

Customer Service Skills Level 1
Learn the skills required to deliver a quality service.
Starts Wednesday 11th May for 7 weeks (at the Crosland Moor Community Centre)
9.30am-12.30pm

Numeracy Level 1 & 2
A chance to improve your Math skills and gain a qualification.
Starts Thursday 5th May
1.00pm- 3.00pm

Literacy Level 1 & 2
A chance to improve your English skills and gain a qualification.
Wednesday 4th May
10.00am- 12.00pm

Word Processing Level 1
Use Word to create letters, leaflets and business documents.
Starts Tuesday 10th May
9.30am-12.30pm

MoneyStart Course
A 6 week course designed to help you learn more about financial literacy, debt management and local sources of help.
Time and date tba. Please contact the centre for further information.

UK On-Line My Guide
A free course for absolute beginners- all welcome.
Every Thursday 9.30- 11.00, 11.00- 12.30
Friday 9.30- 11.00, 11.00- 12.30, 12.30- 2.00, 2.00- 3.30
(Session needs to be booked)

Work Club
A chance for unemployed people to access IT facilities & get help and support with CV's, online job search and job applications.
Every Friday 9.30am- 12.00pm


If you would like to book a place on any of the mentioned courses, or would like further information, please contact the Paddock Village Hall on 01484 431400.

FREE Literacy and Numeracy Courses

Brush up on your Literacy and Numeracy skills, and gain a qualification!!

Here at the Paddock Village Hall, we have a range of FREE Literacy and Numeracy courses to suit all levels.

Up to Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy
This course is delivered by Groundworks. It is suitable for those on Skills for Jobs.
Monday and Friday 10.00am - 1.00pm

Level 1 and 2 Literacy
This course is delivered by WEA. It is suitable for those who have completed Skills for Jobs, or for anyone else requiring this qualification.
Mondays 6.30pm- 8.30pm (evening course*)
OR
Wednesdays 10.00am- 12.00pm

Level 1 and 2 Numeracy
This course is delivered by DPEVH. It is suitable for those who have completed Skills for Jobs, or for anyone else requiring this qualification.
Thursdays 1.00pm- 3.00pm

If you are interested in attending any of these courses or would like further information, please contact the Paddock Village Hall on 01484 431400.
For evening courses*, please contact Dory Glynn on 01422 884018 or 07966 254 324

Skills for Jobs- Spring 2011 Programme

Skills for Jobs is a programme designated to help unemployed people, with few or no qualifications, back into work, training or education.We can offer a range of courses to help you learn new skills that are needed in the workplace. We also help with choosing the right career path and with on-line job search. If you need help with developing your CV and completing application forms, we can do that too!!

PC Technician Level 1
Gain an understanding of how a computer really works!
Starts 7th March (2 days per week) Mondays & Wednesdays for 6 weeks
9.30am- 3.00pm

Customer Service Skills Level 1
Learn the skills required to deliver a quality service.
Starts Monday 8th March
9.30am- 12.30pm

Getting More Out of a Computer
Develop your understanding of the basic functions.
Starts Wednesday 9th March
9.15am-2.15pm

Numeracy Level 1
A chance to improve your Math skills and gain a qualification.
Starts Thursday 17th March
1.00pm-3.00pm

Literacy Level 1
A chance to improve your English skills and gain a qualification.
Start date to be arranged

Computer Confidence
A first step to using and understanding a computer.
Starts Monday 28th March
9.30am-12.30pm

Word Processing Level 1
Use Word to create letters, leaflets and business documents.
Starts Tuesday 5th April
9.30am-12.30pm

UK On-Line My Guide
A free course for absolute beginners.
Every Thursday-
9.30am-11.00am, 11.00am-12.30pm
Friday-
9.30am-11.00am, 11.00am-12.30pm, 12.30pm-2.00pm, 2.00pm-3.30pm
(Session needs to be booked)

Work Club
A chance for unemployed people to access IT facilities and get help and support with CV's, on-line job search and job applications.
Every Friday 9.30am-12.00pm

If you are interested or want more information regarding these or any other courses at Paddock Village Hall, please contact us on 01484 431400. Alternatively email us at: admin@paddockforum.org.uk

Free Literacy Course Starting March 2011

Free Level 1/ Level 2 Literacy Course starting at the Paddock Village Hall

The 10 week course starts on Monday 28th March from 18:30 - 20:30. The course dates are:

Week 1- Mon 28/03/2011
Week 2- Mon 04/04/2011
Week 3- Mon 11/04/2011
Week 4- Mon 09/05/2011
Week 5- Mon 16/05/2011
Week 6- Mon 23/05/2011
Week 7- Mon 06/06/2011
Week 8- Mon 13/06/2011
Week 9- Mon 20/06/2011
Week 10- Mon 27/06/2011

If you are interested or want more information regarding this or any other courses at the Paddock Village Hall, please contact us on 01484 431400. Alternatively, email us at admin@paddockforum.org.uk

IT Buddy Scheme

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The IT Buddy Scheme has been running for four months, we now have well over 50 Kirklees residents receiving IT Tution and mentoring from 12 individuals across the Kirklees District. You can now access free IT Tuition in Paddock (The Village Hall, Huddersfield), The Longwood mechanics Institute (Huddersfield), The Lodge Training Centre (Batley), Thornhill Lees Community Centre (Dewsbury), The Hub (Kirkburton, Hudds), The Denby Dale Centre and Mirfield Library & Information Centre. We are also in dicsussions with other community centres and libraries to roll out the service to more users across the region.

If you would like any further information regarding the IT Buddy Scheme or the eligibility criteria please contact Giles Harrison (Scheme Co-ordinator) on 07986 431 575 or 01484 431 400, alternatively send an e-mail to Giles@PaddockForum.org.uk

If you do not qualify for the scheme please do not be put off as we are here to help and will advise you on where you can access adult education and skill development. We are always on the look out for reliable and dedicated volunteers so if you would like to share you IT Skills with others please don't hesitate to get in touch.

New Courses Starting January 2011

Paddock Village Hall- Level 2 PC Technician

Date - Commencing Monday 10th January 2011*
Time- 9.30am - 3.00pm
*Course runs 2 days a week (Mondays and Wednesdays) for approximately 7 weeks

Paddock Village Hall - Level 2 IT (includes Word processing and spreadsheets)
Date - Tuesday 11th January 2011
Time - 9.30am - 3.00pm (1st session morning only)

Ravensthorpe Community Centre - Operate a Computer Level 1
Date - Monday 10th January 2011
Time - 9.30am - 12.00pm

Ravensthorpe Community Centre- Level 2 Customer Service Skills
Date - Tuesday 11th 2011
Time - 9.30am - 12.30pm

For any information regarding this or any other course please contact us on 01484 431400, alternatively email us at admin@paddockforum.org.uk