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Tendering opportunity
We are currently working on the “Whatever It Takes” project run by igen/Connexions Northumberland. The project basically is to provide learning opportunities within areas of Northumberland to target the NEET group. Connexions are keen to work with VCS as they agree we can play an important part in offering activities to this target group.
NCDN is offering tendering opportunities for our VCS Learning Consortium Members to provide us with up to date information concerning informal and accredited learning opportunities and activities available for young unemployed people in Northumberland, particularly in the areas of; Blyth, Ashington, Cramlington, Alnwick/Berwick/Amble and Hexham.
Please click here to access the tender.
Please send your proposal by Friday 12th March, by email to trishc@ncdn.org or by post to:
Trish Coonan
IAG & Mentoring Coordinator
NCDN
Station House,
104-8 Station Road
Ashington NE63 8RN
Tel no: 01670 520889Contracts Matter
NCDN is participating in a series of meetings about setting up a regional 'hub' to support the VCS in successfully bidding for large contracts for work in the skills and employability field. VONNE has set up a dedicated page - skills & employability contracting hub where you can find out more about the process.
Community Development in the North East
On 30 January there was a conference at the Old Assembly Rooms Newcastle to explore the next steps in creating a new regional infrastructure for community development based on what has gone on before and the feedback received in the various workshops. We recognise Community Development covers a wide variety of activity taking place in a very diverse range of settings, frequently very localised with groups that feel marginalised. Throughout this process we have been emphasising the Values and Roles outlined in the National Occupational Standards for Community Development as the basis for the activity we are generally talking about.
NCDN is playing a role in helping the proposed Network to get established, by supporting the development of the website and a database.
Latest Social Policy Bulletin
This newsletter focusses on social policy and inclusion, and is compiled by Rachel Turnbull for the Citizens Advice Bureaux of Northumberland.
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