The Mental Health Today Wales conference and exhibition is taking place in Cardiff on 9 May. The event is £30 to attend, with free places available, and offers a comprehensive programme of seminars alongside the exhibition of Welsh mental health organisations and projects.Speakers include: - ·Dr Sarah Watkins, Senior Medical Officer, Welsh Assembly Government -...
Here's just a taster of the employers and organisations represented at this jobs fair: - Cardiff Bus - Dragon Taxis - Hafod Care Association (Hendre) - Recruit3 - Admiral - Careers Wales - Media Wales - Tesco House - WCVA - ... and lots, lots more -
WCVA is a delivery partner of Jobs Growth Wales, a new Welsh Government initiative that will create 4,000 jobs annually for out-of-work 16-24 year olds.Funding for six months’ employment at national minimum wage is available to employers that are interested in creating opportunities for young people and up to 1,000 of the annual 4,000 jobs...
Have your say about taxes in Wales.The Commission on Devolution in Wales is looking at whether the Welsh Government should have tax varying and borrowing powers. The Commission is coming to Cardiff and wants to hear your views.Come to hear more about the work of the Commission, take part in a discussion and put forward...
Helping Older People Stay Warm in Winter - Energy Awareness SessionAge Cymru is running an energy awareness session to community members in Cardiff who feel they could do with some extra information and support with managing their fuel bills to help them stay warmer through the winter. The 2-hour session will contain practical information on...
This Cardiff Third Sector Learning and Enterprise Network event will highlight the importance of the third sector as a partner in adult community learning, and takes place during Adult Learners' Week 2012.There will be taster sessions from third sector community learning providers.Here are the aims of this event: - To encourage participation in adult community...
This Diverse Cymru 12-hour MHFA (Wales) course is part of the national training programme for Wales and its partners include the Welsh Government, Health Challenge Wales and Mind Cymru.Comparisons can be drawn between MHFA and emergency first aid. In both cases members of the public can offer immediate aid and support the person to get...
Thanks to a £20,000 training grant awarded by the Arts Council of Wales, the Black Voluntary Sector Network Wales (BVSNW) is pleased to announce a new programme of professional development opportunities for Black and Minority Ethnic artists and creatives in Wales. ‘Unlocking the Secrets Behind Residencies & Grants’ led by Ivy Alvarez Course Outline:Residencies and...
MEWN provides a safe and secure woman only environment, run by women sensitive to their language, culture, social and religious needs.Join MEWN for their open day. There will be speakers, head massage, henna tattoo and entertainment.
This is a really important course for committee members (trustees) of voluntary organisations and employees who work for them. By the end of the session, you will:· Have an understanding of trustee roles and responsibilities· Be clear on how aims or legal objects should reflect your organisation’s values or mission· Identify potential liabilities and how to...
This one day course delivered by Learning Disability Wales will help delegates make information easier to read and understand for people with learning disabilities. Delegates will then be able to produce written information that can be clearly understood.Accredited Training Course This training course meets the requirements of one or more “Units” on the Qualification and...
Spirit is back after a year's break - following the successful triennial International Play Conference that Play Wales held last July.A lively mix of presentations and workshops covering both practical and theoretical aspects of playwork, it is the 'annual inspiration' for everyone from beginner playworkers to managers.This year we are pleased to welcome Roger Hart...
