Kirklees Council and Migration Yorkshire are delivering an introduction to migration training session

Date: 16 June 2021

Time: 09:30 – 12:00 BST

Aims of the day

To provide an overview of migration in Kirklees for officers, managers, frontline staff and partners of the Council.

Aimed at:

• Officers, managers, frontline staff and partners responsible for both strategic and operational management and frontline service delivery;
• Officers, managers, frontline staff and partners representing diverse communities;
• Officers, managers, frontline staff and partners who may have no or little knowledge on migration issues;
• Officers, managers, frontline staff and partners who want to increase their understanding of migration issues in the area.

By the end of the course participants will:

• Understand different types of migrant groups and different routes of entry to the UK
• Understand the patterns of migration in the local area and the region and the impact this has on service delivery
• Understand some of the key current issues relating to migration
• Understand some of the challenges that can affect migrants and communities with migrants and how Councils and other services may respond to some of these challenges.
• Understand the support available in Kirklees through #KirkleesWelcomes

The event can be accessed from Zoom or Skype for Business

For further information, please contact Abed Moubayed abed.moubayed@kirklees.gov.uk. Tel no: 01484 221000

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Kirklees Adult Learning has launched its spring 2021 course timetable.  Offering a range of short courses and workshops, there should be something to suit everyone.  We have courses to help with employability skills, boost confidence and thinking skills, health and wellbeing, eating healthily and on a budget as well as helping you cope with isolation.  There are courses for supporting family learning, phonics, supporting reading and how to manage challenging behaviour too. 

Many people have sadly lost their jobs during the pandemic, or understandably may be struggling to stay motivated. Learning something new is a great way to build skills and confidence, our courses are aimed at complete beginners, they are free with no fee to pay, all we ask is that you bring a willingness to learn.

Please click here to find a course for you: – Kirklees Adult & Community Learning

Email: Adult & Community Learning | Kirkgate Buildings | Byram Street | HUDDERSFIELD |HD1  1BY

Telephone: Main switchboard 01484 221000 and ask for Adult Learning

Website adult.learning@kirklees.gov.uk

Solace are regional leaders in providing therapeutic services for refugees.

This specialist training aims to equip professionals in supporting refugees and asylum seekers in improving their wellbeing and mental health.

Training Objectives:

Developing a greater understanding of how to help migrant groups in Kirklees- with emotional well-being. Comprising of:

1. Understanding the emotional health of migrant groups

2. Understand Solace’s therapeutic services and how to refer to us

3. To have strategies for communicating with migrant groups about emotional well-being

Please note: this is an invite only training session.

A zoom link, passcode and id number will sent after registration; nearer the event.

Date of the training:

Friday, 9 April 2021 10:30

Friday, 7 May 2021 10:30

For further details please contact: Abed Moubayed

email: abed.moubayed@kirklees.gov.uk

Tel: 01484 221000, ext: 76281

Eventbrite links to register on the training sessions:

Emotional and wellbeing support for Migrants-09.04.21

Emotional and wellbeing support for Migrants-07.05.21

Solace are regional leaders in providing therapeutic services for refugees.

This specialist training aims to equip professionals in supporting refugees and asylum seekers in improving their wellbeing and mental health.

Training Objectives:

Developing a greater understanding of how to help migrant groups in Kirklees- with emotional well-being. Comprising of:

1. Understanding the emotional health of migrant groups

2. Understand Solace’s therapeutic services and how to refer to us

3. To have strategies for communicating with migrant groups about emotional well-being

Please note: this is an invite only training session.

A zoom link, passcode and id number will sent after registration; nearer the event.

Date of the training: Friday 12th February 2021

Time of the training: 10:30-12:00

For further details please contact: Abed Moubayed

email: abed.moubayed@kirklees.gov.uk

Tel: 01484 221000, ext: 76281

Please book your place via Eventbrite link

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