Union donation

GMB Union donated 6 laptops for the D-Shop (Dewsbury)

The GMB Union kindly donated 6 laptops to promote adult digital inclusion at the D-Shop in Dewsbury. The laptops were donated through the GMB’s Learning and Organising Together Project, which encourages people back into learning, to gain new skills and qualification.

Extended opening hours to give you more opportunity to “Get Online” during the UK Online Get Online Week at the D-Shop (Dewsbury) 31 October-4 November

Come along and try some of the “Go on” courses to learn more about using a computer and the Internet.

Closer to people, places and potential

Community Outreach and IT Buddies work

I.T. Buddies are travelling throughout Kirklees to bring people, communities and technology closer together. We'll be providing access to the "Go on" range of online courses for those who wish to learn the basics, which should provide all you need to know to start bringing the online world into yours. For those who already have some experience of technology we'll be hoping to answer your questions about your own computer, email, phone or whatever it is that is presently puzzling you. We're working with adults of all ages, each with their own unique life experiences and hopes for technology, why don't you join us and see if we can help you get closer to people, places and potential.

You can find us:

• at Spring Valley Community Centre in Liversedge every Tuesday 12.00-5.00pm

• at The D Shop in the centre of Dewsbury every Wednesday 10am-3pm

• Thursday is our touring day, we will be touring Kirklees and visiting libraries, village halls, community centres and more, all in order to bring opportunities to people throughout the region. Please watch our blog and twitter-feed for further information about where we'll be on which Thursday.

• Finally you can come to Paddock Village Hall on a Thursday 9.30am-12.30pm or on a Friday 9.30am-3.30pm.

Gardening Project Winter break

RIG Allotment project winter break November 2011-February 2012

The RIG allotment Community Gardening Project will take a break from November 2011 to February 2012.

For all inquiries for volunteering opportunities for 2012 please contact 01484 431400.

Skills For Jobs Video

A short film illustrating some of the work we have done through our Kirklees Skills For Jobs programme (8 mins 20secs)

New Qualifications Available

Two new courses are available at Kirklees Community Campus

‘e-type’ – the UK’s only recognised touch typing qualification

e-type is a flexible and fun way to learn how to touch-type. Learners can develop at their own pace without any pressure, and even practise at home or work. e-type is taught through ten structured lessons that follow a simple and logical sequence. There are clear instructions and the lessons are easy to understand and can be done at your own pace. For many it is a way of gaining a recognised touch typing qualification which employers increasingly look for.

Cost: £95

For more details see our Course Information sheets (pdf) on the right

Mentoring Skills and Practice (Level Two)

Do you work, or wish to work, with people on a one-to one basis in the workplace or as a volunteer?

The Kirklees Community Campus Mentoring qualification is designed to help all those who support individuals to progress in their lives and who have the intention of furthering their careers, particularly in the third sector.

This vocational qualification is primarily achieved through work-based learning supported by our tutors with some attendance required for workshops at either of the Kirklees Community Campus training centres (Huddersfield or Batley). These workshops include activities, exercises and discussions to help participants put what they learn into practice.

Course contents include:

· Mentoring Practice and Skills

· Developing Decision-making Skills

· Learning From Volunteering

· Developing Action Plans


Cost: £250 (Discounts on course costs are available dependent on individual circumstances)

For more details see our Course Information sheets (pdf) on the right

CALL 01484 431400