The DP-EVH bulletin

Welcome to issue 4 of the DP-EVH bulletin providing information about our organisation, courses, events and activities.

Welcome

Issue 4, September 2008

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PATHWAYS, MIRFIELD

I.T. tutor Leslie Wilkinson would like to express her thanks to all for looking after her throughout the ICT course.  A special mention is given to Angela and Matt for their time, energy and enthusiasm towards helping the course run smoothly.  The class included a great bunch of computer buffs, eager and willing to learn new things, which made Leslie's short time at Mirfield a pleasurable one.

Digital Photography

This course is running again from the 12th September 2008 for 7 weeks and there are still places left.

For more information or to enrol contact Val, Karen or Melanie on 01924 453502.

UK Online - My Guide

We are offering the following short day courses, unfortunately there are limited places available and it will be on a first come first served basis, though your name will be added to our waiting list.

The courses are:

Internet Appreciation
Tuesday 16/09/08 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Public Services and Job Hunting Online
Tuesday 23/09/08 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Shopping and Banking Online
Tuesday 30/09/08 1:00pm – 4:00pm

The Digital Age
Tuesday 07/10/08 1:00pm – 4:00pm

For more information or to enrol contact
Val, Karen or Melanie on 01924 453502.

Online Day - Awards Night

We are holding an Online Day to raise awareness of our I.T. courses on Friday 24th October 2008 10:30am – 3:30pm at the Walsh Building, Town Hall Way, Dewsbury . There will be demonstrations by tutors and an opportunity for anyone interested in learning I.T. to try it out.  Everyone welcome!

We also have an Awards Evening taking place later on the same day at Hanging Heaton WMC Dewsbury - 7:30pm until 11:00pm. The evening will include the Awards Ceremony a DJ, a raffle and an Auction for assorted prizes.  All proceeds going to the DP-EVH.

Prize Draw Raffle

The winning tickets for the raffle were kindly drawn for us by Umar Maniar of Worklink on the 25th July.  The next raffle draw will take place at our Awards Night on the 24th October 2008. Tickets will be on sale shortly and prizes include a Sony PSP, 2 Theatre tickets and a 3 course meal for 2.

Funds Raised

At our recent staff/student night out at the Old Colonial pub in Mirfield on the 22nd August we managed to raise £147 in funds for the DP-EVH. A great time was had by all and we look forward to the next one.

For more information contact Val, Karen or Melanie
on:
01924 453502

Joanne Berry was employed by the DP-EVH to work 3 days a week as an I.T. Tutor and is now a full time member of staff. Joanne completed her Certificate in Education last year, whilst continuing to work the other days at Lloyd’stsb in Slaithwaite where she had worked for the last 16 years.

Karen Reynolds started courses at the DP-EVH back in 2005 and gained various I.T. qualifications and a Diploma. She still volunteers in I.T. classes and is now employed part-time as an Admin/IAG (Information and Guidance) assistant.

Melanie Booth joined the DP-EVH in 2007 through Learndirect, she then took various I.T. courses and volunteered her time in classes. She is now employed part-time as an Admin/IAG (Information and Guidance) assistant.

From left to right - Melanie Booth, Karen Reynolds, Joanne Berry

New Staff