Project SEARCH Europe Conference

Project SEARCH Europe Conference
Description: 
2 day Project SEARCH Europe Conference 24th and 25th June 2014

***Last few places remaining***

Tuesday 24 June 2014
Pre-Conference Dinner and Overview
Location: Glasgow City Chambers, Glasgow
17:00- 22:00

Wednesday 25 June 2014
All Day Conference
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
09:00 – 17:00

Project SEARCH is an exciting initiative that began in Cincinnati in 1996, which aims to bring significant numbers of people with a learning disability and autism into competitive paid employment. It is a partnership bringing together relevant organisations to work together effectively, between a host business, education and adult supported paid employment. The goal is to provide on-site internship experiences, acquire necessary skills for young adults with learning disabilities leading to competitive employment which to date has been very impressive. We are delighted to offer a pre-conference dinner and overview on Tuesday 24th June and all day conference on Wednesday 25th June offering delegates the opportunity to find out about this exciting model and how we can reach for the ultimate goal: employment for all Project SEARCH graduates!

This 2 day conference will celebrate all that has been achieved in Europe to date and looks to the future. Contributors will discuss the potential of Project SEARCH to make a real difference to the lives of young people with a learning disability or autism and the strategies required to support growth.

A key issue in the conference will be continuous improvement: enabling job coaches, educators, businesses and policy advisors to meet and learn from one another. We are aiming to make this conference informing, challenging and an opportunity to connect with colleagues establishing Project SEARCH across Europe and the US. There will also be a range of inspirational speakers and a variety of workshops to suit all levels of interest and lots of exciting discussion! This conference is packed with information to help both people who are new to this model and those already experienced.


You can download the full programme and a list of workshops here...

This conference will be of interest to:

Job Coaches and development staff
Lecturers
Professionals working in employability
People with a learning disability, family carers and supporters
People with autism
Researchers interested in the field of learning disability and autism
Agencies interested in diversity in employment
HR Managers
Careers Advisors
Social enterprise practitioners
Cost of 2 day Conference

Professionals - £120.00
Group Discounts for over 4 persons - £100.00 per person
People with learning Disabilities and Autism - £50.00
Supporters, carers and Family members - £50.00

Accommodation

Delegates can book directly at the University of Strathclyde Village- £50.00 bed and breakfast.
They can offer accommodation on the following nights:
Tuesday 24th June 2014
Wednesday 25th June 2014



Booking

You can book online for this event here...

You can download a booking form for this event here...

To note your interest and receive updates about the event get in touch with our Conference team on conference@scld.co.uk or 0141 559 5720.

Due to high demand for the above conference we are now offering an extra training course on Tuesday 24th June. This robust training is a combination of lessons learned from Project SEARCH sites that consistently reach 90 – 100% employment for their interns. It will present strategies and best practice from high performing teams whereby new Project SEARCH sites can implement these strategies into their own programs to increase their employment outcomes and overall continuous improvement.

You can find out more and book online here...

**Please note This training course is delivered separately to the conference however there is a discount offered for those attending the conference as well.

Event Image:

Event Date:
Tue, 24/06/2014 - Wed, 25/06/2014
Event Organiser:
SCLD and Autism Network Scotland
Contact:
conference@scld.co.uk
Location
Address:
University of Strathclyde
Town:
Glasgow
Postcode:
G1 1XQ

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he Loch Ness Bike ride offers two amazing circular on-road routes and the Scottish Highlands and the legendary Loch Ness make a stunning backdrop for the gruelling ascents as you make your way to the finish line.

Starting out from Inverness, choose from 50 or 70 mile distances and join the fight against heart disease.

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Project SEARCH Europe Conference

Project SEARCH Europe Conference
Description: 
2 day Project SEARCH Europe Conference 24th and 25th June 2014

***Last few places remaining***

Tuesday 24 June 2014
Pre-Conference Dinner and Overview
Location: Glasgow City Chambers, Glasgow
17:00- 22:00

Wednesday 25 June 2014
All Day Conference
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
09:00 – 17:00

Project SEARCH is an exciting initiative that began in Cincinnati in 1996, which aims to bring significant numbers of people with a learning disability and autism into competitive paid employment. It is a partnership bringing together relevant organisations to work together effectively, between a host business, education and adult supported paid employment. The goal is to provide on-site internship experiences, acquire necessary skills for young adults with learning disabilities leading to competitive employment which to date has been very impressive. We are delighted to offer a pre-conference dinner and overview on Tuesday 24th June and all day conference on Wednesday 25th June offering delegates the opportunity to find out about this exciting model and how we can reach for the ultimate goal: employment for all Project SEARCH graduates!

This 2 day conference will celebrate all that has been achieved in Europe to date and looks to the future. Contributors will discuss the potential of Project SEARCH to make a real difference to the lives of young people with a learning disability or autism and the strategies required to support growth.

A key issue in the conference will be continuous improvement: enabling job coaches, educators, businesses and policy advisors to meet and learn from one another. We are aiming to make this conference informing, challenging and an opportunity to connect with colleagues establishing Project SEARCH across Europe and the US. There will also be a range of inspirational speakers and a variety of workshops to suit all levels of interest and lots of exciting discussion! This conference is packed with information to help both people who are new to this model and those already experienced.


You can download the full programme and a list of workshops here...

This conference will be of interest to:

Job Coaches and development staff
Lecturers
Professionals working in employability
People with a learning disability, family carers and supporters
People with autism
Researchers interested in the field of learning disability and autism
Agencies interested in diversity in employment
HR Managers
Careers Advisors
Social enterprise practitioners
Cost of 2 day Conference

Professionals - £120.00
Group Discounts for over 4 persons - £100.00 per person
People with learning Disabilities and Autism - £50.00
Supporters, carers and Family members - £50.00

Accommodation

Delegates can book directly at the University of Strathclyde Village- £50.00 bed and breakfast.
They can offer accommodation on the following nights:
Tuesday 24th June 2014
Wednesday 25th June 2014



Booking

You can book online for this event here...

You can download a booking form for this event here...

To note your interest and receive updates about the event get in touch with our Conference team on conference@scld.co.uk or 0141 559 5720.

Due to high demand for the above conference we are now offering an extra training course on Tuesday 24th June. This robust training is a combination of lessons learned from Project SEARCH sites that consistently reach 90 – 100% employment for their interns. It will present strategies and best practice from high performing teams whereby new Project SEARCH sites can implement these strategies into their own programs to increase their employment outcomes and overall continuous improvement.

You can find out more and book online here...

**Please note This training course is delivered separately to the conference however there is a discount offered for those attending the conference as well.

Event Image:

Event Date:
Tue, 24/06/2014 - Wed, 25/06/2014
Event Organiser:
SCLD and Autism Network Scotland
Contact:
conference@scld.co.uk
Location
Address:
University of Strathclyde
Town:
Glasgow
Postcode:
G1 1XQ

Masters programme visit the GCU MSc in Citizenship and Human Rights

Do the values of dignity, participation and accountability connect with the work that you do?

Are you interested in promoting the principles of human rights, such as participative democracy and social responsibility?

Do you want a qualification that recognises and supports the vital day-to-day work you already do?

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) and Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) are working together to deliver a 'Work Based Learning' Masters in Citizenship and Human Rights.

You can find out more about the programme and apply on the GCU website, or alternatively contact a member of the SCVO team using the details at the bottom of this page.

What our students have said...

"I feel much more confident and have been able to apply the learning to my work, including my international work with World YWCA, applying a human rights based approach to our work in Scotland, and analysing our strategic plan. I have also been able to share practice with other students from a variety of organisations that I would not have had contact with otherwise."
Rachael O'Byrne, YWCA Scotland

"I have really enjoyed the course. The support in delivering a work-based project is great as it helps you work on a real issue, identify what you are trying to change and how best to go about it. It has built my confidence and skills to deliver training in-house which is more practical and cost-effective than sourcing an external provider. Being part of a mixed student group has also been great for sharing a wide range of personal and professional experiences"
Liz Scott, Highlands & Islands Enterprise (HIE)

Human Rights Debates

As part of the ongoing development of the Masters programme, SCVO and Glasgow Caledonian University are hosting a series of debates on human rights. These free to attend events are a great opportunity to find out more about the programme, or just take part in thought provoking debate on human rights issues.
"Is reducing health inequality about improving health services, or realising our social and economic rights?"

Date: Wednesday 28th May, 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Venue: Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Road, Inverness, IV3 5SA

Find out more and book your place now


"Does today's digital society help or hinder our right to an adequate standard of living?"

Part of SCVO's Digital Scotland Festival 2014

Date: Monday 16th June, 10.45am - 11.45am

Venue: Informatics Forum, 10 Crichton Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9AB

Find out more and book your place now

Further information

For further details regarding the Masters programme visit the GCU MSc in Citizenship and Human Rights website, or contact:

Matt Tyrer, SCVO (matt.tyrer@scvo.org.uk, 01463 251 727 or 07792 858 125)

Sasha Devine, SCVO (sasha.devine@scvo.org.uk, 01463 258 801)

If you have been forwarded this email and would like to sign up to our MSc in Citizenship and Human Rights mailing list you can subscribe here.

SCVO and Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) are continuing our series of thought-provoking human rights

SCVO and Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) are continuing our series of thought-provoking human rights debates in conjunction with our work-based Masters in Citizenship and Human Rights programme.Debate panelists announced - still time to book...

"Is reducing health inequality about improving health services, or realising our social and economic rights?"
Join SCVO and Glasgow Caledonian University for an informed and challenging debate exploring the role of human rights in reducing health inequality.

Date: Wednesday 28th May, 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Venue: Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Road, Inverness, IV3 5SA

CHILD PROTECTION TRAINING COURSE

CHILD PROTECTION TRAINING COURSE
Getting it Right in Child Protection: An introduction

This short course is a basic introduction to Practice Guidance and Child Protection for all staff, including volunteers, who have any contact with children and families. The course is provided in a range of locations and is open to early year’s workers, sports and leisure groups, religious groups etc. free of charge.


Mon 2nd June 2014 Charleston Academy (Assembly Hall), 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Kinmylies, Inverness


Please book online via our website at http://www.kcs-highland.org.uk/courses.asp.

If you do not have internet access call Dawn Lawless on 07547 390105.

Any other enquiries please email: highlandkcs@gmail.com

Keeping Children Safe - Childcare Training Courses

www.kcs-highland.org.uk

You can view a list of our courses below. If you would like to attend...

CHILD PROTECTION TRAINING COURSE

CHILD PROTECTION TRAINING COURSE
Getting it Right in Child Protection: An introduction




This short course is a basic introduction to Practice Guidance and Child Protection for all staff, including volunteers, who have any contact with children and families. The course is provided in a range of locations and is open to early year’s workers, sports and leisure groups, religious groups etc. free of charge.

Mon 19th May 2014 Medical Education Room (Zone 6), FULL
Raigmore Hospital, Inverness
(above the Kerr Suite, Cardiology Unit)

Tues 20th May 2014 The Education Centre, Castle Street, 5.45pm – 8.45pm
Dingwall

Mon 2nd June 2014 Charleston Academy (Assembly Hall), 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Kinmylies, Inverness


Please book online via our website at http://www.kcs-highland.org.uk/courses.asp.

If you do not have internet access call Dawn Lawless on 07547 390105.

Any other enquiries please email: highlandkcs@gmail.com

Keeping Children Safe - Childcare Training Courses

www.kcs-highland.org.uk

The HIEF e-bulletin

Promoting equality and human rights across the Highlands & Islands of Scotland

The HIEF e-bulletin is a great way to share your news, information, resources, and upcoming events with organisations and community groups across the Highlands and Islands of Scotland involved in equality and human rights issues. Just get in touch with us at hief@scvo.org.uk and we will do our best to include your news in our future e-bulletins.

Human rights debates

SCVO and Glasgow Caledonian University are continuing our series of thought-provoking human rights debates in conjunction with our work-based Masters in Citizenship and Human Rights programme.

BOOK NOW!

Health inequality debate
28th May, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

"Is reducing health inequality about improving health services or realising our social and economic rights?"

This free event will debate the medical and social models of improving health and explore the role that realising our social and economic human rights has to play in addressing the root causes of health inequality in Scotland. Find out more and book your place


Digital participation debate
16th June, 11.00am - 12.00pm
Informatics Forum, Edinburgh

"Does today's digital society help or hinder our right to an adequate standard of living?"

This free event is part of DigiScotFest14, Scotland's first 'unconference' dedicated to digital participation. The debate will focus on the impact a digital society has on our human rights. Attend the whole Digifest or simply join us for the debate. Find out more and book your place

Latest News

Scottish Accessible Information Forum (SAIF) seeks new forum members
SAIF raises awareness and understanding of the importance of accessible information and provides a range of guidance, advice and practical support to information providers across Scotland. The advisory forum is made up of volunteers who bring a strong understanding and expertise about the information needs of a diverse range of people through personal or professional experience. Closing date for applications is 16th May. Find out more

Scottish Charity Awards finalists announced
Thirty organisations from Skye to the Borders are in the running at the Scottish Charity Awards. The annual event will also be celebrating the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this year with a special one-off Sporting Chance award which recognises organisations that use sport to help people overcome social, economic or health disadvantages. Find out more

Report finds digital society excludes deprived communitites
A report by the Royal Society of Edinburgh has found that extremes of digital exclusion and inclusion are much wider than previously thought and Scotland's most marginalised communities are being denied the opportunities offered by a digital society. The report outlines where more work is needed to deliver a fair digital society and also highlights some notable digital successes. Find out more

Plans to get more Scots online
A new strategy to get more Scots online has been launched by the Scottish Government and SCVO. The National Digital Participation Framework for Local Action outlines how digital technology can be used to tackle inequality and benefit communities acrosss the country. Find out more

Results of maternity and paternity leave survey
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has published a report on employer perceptions of maternity and paternity leave and flexible working arrangements. The report presents the findings from a qualitative survey of around 40 employers. Find out more

Attitudes towards poor getting worse
Delegates at the Poverty Alliance's annual assembly in Edinburgh were told that stigma for those on benefits has become as big an issue as poverty itself, and poverty in Scotland appears worse because of the way society stigmatises those struggling to make ends meet. Find out more

Relationship counselling in Inverness
The Spark is a registered charity with 16 centres across Scotland and works with couples and individuals, parents and families, and children and young people. Their Relationships Helpline can provide instant support (0808 802 2088), whilst the centre in Inverness can offer face to face counselling. This service can be accessed via their appointments line (0845 271 2711). Find out more

Training and events

Refugees and Asylum Seekers: Rights and Responsibilities - 14th May, Glasgow
This half day course will explore the barriers faced by both refugees and asylum seekers and also look at how the asylum system operates. The course will be particularly relevant to anyone looking for a thorough understanding of the obstacles faced by these groups in accessing services. Find out more

Employment Law and Human Resources seminar - 20th May, Inverness
Harper Macleod LLP are delivering a morning seminar to bring you up to date on recent employment changes. The seminar is aimed at those with responsibility for human resources and employment law issues within third sector organisations. Find out more

Lead Scotland national conference - 5th June, Edinburgh
Lead Scotland, the voluntary organisation set up to widen access to learning for disabled young people and adults and carers, will be holding their second national conference in June. The conference themes will be around post-16 education and employability for learners with additional support needs. Find out more

Funding Opportunities

Multicultural Homecoming 2014 small grants scheme
Multicultural Homecoming 2014 is a partnership between BEMIS Scotland, Visit Scotland and the Scottish Government which celebrates the diversity of Scotland's communities in the year of Homecoming. Grants are available to develop events which will celebrate interpretations of Scotland as home. Proposals welcomed from 12th May. Find out more

Holiday Grants for Children
The Henry Smith's Charity are offering grants towards holidays or outings within the UK for children aged 13 and under who are from deprived areas or have a disability. Application deadline is 31st May. Find out more

The Ernest Cook Trust grant programme
Grants are available to schools who wish to encourage young people's interest in the countryside and environment, the arts or are aiming to raise levels of literacy and numeracy. Applications to the small grants programme (up to £4,000) can be made at any time. Closing date for the large grants programme (over £4,000) is 31st July. Find out more

HIEF Representation

Highland Public Services Partnership Equality and Diversity Strategy Group
HIEF, along with the Highland Third Sector Partnership, is represented on this group to provide a voice for third sector organisations and community groups as part of the partnership's work to promote equality and diversity in Highland and eliminate unlawful discrimination. Find out more

Inclusive Cairngorms
HIEF is represented alongside other third sector organisations, community groups and individuals as part of Inclusive Cairngorms, the advisory group to the Cairngorm's National Park Authority, to support the group's aims to promote social inclusion and involvement in the Park. Find out more

Make sure your voice is heard!
Please help us to ensure that your voice is included in HIEF's representation work by getting in contact with us at hief@scvo.org.uk, or calling 01463 251 727, to share your views and experiences and tell us what the key issues are for you and the people you work with.

HIEF on Twitter

Follow HIEF on Twitter
HIEF has joined the world of Twitter! So, if you're a fan of the tweet then please follow us @SCVO_HIEF and discover how the Highlands and Islands is changing the world, 140 characters at a time! Visit our HIEF Twitter page.

Contact HIEF

HIEF continues to provide information, support and signposting to organisations and community groups. If you think HIEF can help you then please feel free to get in touch with us through our SCVO Information Service and your enquiry will be passed to the HIEF team:
Freephone number: 0800 169 0022
Email: enquiries@scvo.org.uk

Or, you can get in touch with the HIEF Team directly:
Matt Tyrer, Programme Coordinator - Human Rights and Equality
Telephone: 01463 251 727
Email: matt.tyrer@scvo.org.uk

Sasha Devine, Equality Development Officer
Telephone: 01463 258 801
Email: sasha.devine@scvo.org.uk

Barbara Love, Development Officer
Telephone: 01463 251 725
Email: barbara.love@scvo.org.uk

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CHILD PROTECTION TRAINING COURSE

CHILD PROTECTION TRAINING COURSE
Getting it Right in Child Protection: An introduction

This short course is a basic introduction to Practice Guidance and Child Protection for all staff, including volunteers, who have any contact with children and families. The course is provided in a range of locations and is open to early year’s workers, sports and leisure groups, religious groups etc. free of charge.


Tues 20th May 2014 - The Education Centre, Castle Street, Dingwall - 5.45pm to 8.45pm.


Please book online via our website at http://www.kcs-highland.org.uk/courses.asp.

If you do not have internet access call Dawn Lawless on 07547 390105.

Any other enquiries please email: highlandkcs@gmail.com

Community Jobs Scotland (CJS) is a Scottish Government funded program

Community Jobs Scotland (CJS) is a Scottish Government funded program that

·        supports young unemployed people to develop the skills required to enable them to enter sustainable employment

·        supports the development of third sector organisations

Since starting in 2011 Community Jobs Scotland has created 4550 jobs providing meaningful paid employment in the third sector.

We are pleased to announce that Community Jobs Scotland is again open for applications from third sector employers.

Community Jobs Scotland (CJS) aims to create 1,400 jobs to support young unemployed people by the end of March 2015.

·        800 for young people aged 16-19 years

·        300 for young people aged 20 to 24 years with additional barriers

·        100 for young people aged 16 to 24 years with disabilities

·        100 for young people aged 16 to 24 years currently in custody

·        100 for young care leavers aged 16 to 24 years

There is up to £5,000 funding available for each job lasting 39 weeks for 16-17 year olds and 26 weeks for 18-24 year olds.

Details on the application process and forms can be found at www.scvo.org.uk/cjs with all completed applications to be returned to www.communityjobsscotland@scvo.org.uk as soon as possible or by 12 noon on Wednesday 28 May 2014.                          

The CJS Helpline 0141 559 5006 will be open Monday to Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm for assistance.

Home Visiting Volunteers Inverness West Project

 Home Visiting Volunteers
Inverness West Project

Home-Start Ross & Cromarty is a Voluntary Organisation committed to promoting the welfare of young families

You could make a difference to a family through providing friendship, support or practical help during those early years when children are young

The Service is delivered by a team of volunteers who are parents themselves
or have parenting experience. All volunteers are subject to a PVG disclosure check.
Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed

Our Inverness Preparation Course will be starting in May 2014

For further information please contact:

Marion Fraser or Irene Cameron on 01349 855205,  Home Visiting Volunteers
Inverness West Project

Home-Start Ross & Cromarty is a Voluntary Organisation committed to promoting the welfare of young families

You could make a difference to a family through providing friendship, support or practical help during those early years when children are young

The Service is delivered by a team of volunteers who are parents themselves
or have parenting experience. All volunteers are subject to a PVG disclosure check.
Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed

Our Inverness Preparation Course will be starting in May 2014

For further information please contact:

Marion Fraser or Irene Cameron on 01349 855205

e-mail:homestartrandc@btconnect.com
www.homestartrossandcromarty.org.uk

www.homestartrossandcromarty.org.uk

WHAT'S ON JustEnterprise: learning and developing

justenterprise: learning and developing

Professional leadership programmes for all stages of development, focused on learning by doing and delivered at brilliant value.

What’s On

March – June 2014

1 – 4 Day Programmes

Adult Learning

Starts 20 & 21 May

Lerwick, Shetland

Understanding Social Enterprise for Schools

10 June

Glasgow

Programmes in Northern Ireland

Starting Your Social Enterprise

Starts 26 & 27 May

Lurgan

Developing Your Social Enterprise

Starts 12 & 13 June

Belfast

6 – 12 Day Programmes

Wide Horizons: For 16 – 24 year olds

Starts 26 – 28 May

Isle of Skye

Leading Edge: For Third Sector Chief Executives

Starts September

Central Belt

Visit  www.theacademy-ssea.org/programmes

Train the Trainer Workshop – Inverness 2014

Are YOU or someone you care about facing the challenge of living with a long-term condition?

then YOU have the skills we need.

We can help you turn your life experience into an SQA accredited training qualification, and allow you to support other people facing similar challenges to you.

Arthritis Care Scotland is currently looking for volunteers to be trained to deliver our Joint Approaches projects.

We are currently offering a free 4 day train the trainer course to give you the skills, confidence and qualifications to facilitate and lead our self management workshops.

Where:  Inverness

When:  17^th, 18^th, 27^th & 28^th June 2014

Lunch will be provided

All travel costs will be covered

For an application pack and more details call 0845 600 3756 or email ChrisW@arthritiscare.org.uk

Places are limited so hurry!

www.arthritiscare.org.uk

Important news about Celebrate

Celebrate is a lottery fund jointly run by the Big Lottery Fund, Creative Scotland, Heritage Lottery Fund and sportscotland.

It provides grants in the range of £500 to £10k for projects that allow communities come together to hold arts, heritage, sports and local community celebrations of the 2014 Commonwealth Games or to celebrate the diversity of the Commonwealth and create a legacy of community and Commonwealth connections.

Due to heavy demand for funding, an extra £0.5m has been added to the £4m budget

However, it has also been announced that Celebrate will close for new applications at noon on 30^th May 2014

The current success rate for the programme is 70%

So, if you are intending or know of any group/organisation that would like to apply to for Celebrate funding please let them know about the new deadline date for applications

More information:- http://www.celebrateit.org.uk/

Please remember too that, as previously advised, the lottery is “pausing” applications to the Awards for All scheme between noon on 9^th May until noon on 4^th August 2014.