Learning, skills, and workforce development
Involve Yorkshire & Humber plays a leading role as a source of communication, policy consultation and development, and support for voluntary organisations in the learning and skills field. We lead a wide range of projects and house the current Apprenticeship Ambassador for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise, Leeds City Region.
Learning and Skills VCS Network (LSVN)
Involve Yorkshire & Humber's Learning and Skills Voluntary Sector Network (LSVN) is a dynamic learning community of people from voluntary and community sector organisations working to deliver learning and skills to learners in Yorkshire & the Humber. The Network aims to inform members about changes in their operating environment, including policy changes that will have impact on their work. Members gain from opportunities to share and discuss practice, and from the chance to work together on common issues.
Colleges in their Community – moving forward with the VCS
This project is a partnership project between the Association of Colleges in Yorkshire and Humber and Involve Yorkshire & Humber. It responds to the outcomes of the Colleges in their Communities report, by researching and providing a framework of practical guidance for further education Colleges around effective community engagement in their local areas.
The project will identify between eight and ten colleges that are already achieving high levels of community engagement and showcase them as examples of best practice with a focus on their structures, processes, difficulties encountered, advice and tips for good partnership working, as well as the benefits realised for learners.
Community Development Network
Involve Yorkshire & Humber's Community Development Network is a group of community development practitioners charged with the running of three learning events during the year. So far in 2012, there has been a conference in May titled ‘Working in Community Development Today’ and a ‘Perspectives’ workshops in October about formal routes to community development learning. The final Community Development Network event for 2012 on November 29 will cover formal learning routes for community development.
Accolade - Creating and celebrating great partnerships between business and local communities
Accolade is a programme run by Involve Yorkshire & Humber and helps local businesses to make a positive difference in their communities. We will help you plan and implement targeted actions that will have sustainable community impact. Accolade is a great opportunity not only for businesses to give back but also to enhance their reputation and generate better bottom lines. For more information please contact Amanda Vickers.
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Related events
Learning and Skills VCS Network meeting (May)
9 May 2013
Swarthmore Education Centre, Leeds
