Welcome

to Issue 9 of the DP-EVH bulletin providing information about our organisation, courses, events and activities.

Online Day

Our Online Day to raise awareness of our computer courses took place on the 23rd October 2009.

There were demonstrations by tutors covering different aspects of computer use, including Digital Photography, Book-keeping, New CLAiT, Family History etc and the opportunity for anyone interested in learning I.T. to try it out.

Various views of our Online Day

Stands manned by staff from 14-19 Adult Learning & Skills, A4E, Job Centre Plus, Calderdale & Kirklees Careers and Worklink were present on the day to offer help and advice on job search and employment related issues such as permitted work schemes and benefits.

Work It Out Project

European Social Fund

Investing in Jobs and Skills

The DP-EVH have in partnership with Changeworks and IMWS secured funding from Kirklees Economic Development Services, this money originates from ESF and LSC.

This project will deliver a range of targeted support for unemployed people and will be delivered through a partnership of 3 organisations, Disabled Peoples Electronic Village Hall, Changeworks and Indian Muslim Welfare Society.

The range of activities on offer include:

• Child Care (Level 1)
• Business Administration (Level 1)
• Fashion /Soft Furnishings (accredited and non accredited)
• Accredited First Aid
• Accredited Hygiene
• IT courses at Entry Level

The project will also offer support through Job Search, mentoring, 1-1 support, IAG sessions and regular support sessions which will be accessible for all participants

Assistance with childcare, language support and participant travel costs will also be provided.

The project aims to motivate and engage individuals back into structured learning. Upon completion learners will be supported with progression into further learning, training, voluntary work or employment.

For further information on any of the above courses please contact Melanie Booth on 01924 453502.

Market Forces

In an effort to raise funds for the DP-EVH our Fund Raising Committee rented a stall on Dewsbury's second-hand market on Friday the 27th November.

They sold various items brought in by students and staff ranging from a signed rugby ball, books and bric a brac, to toys, games, jigsaws and clothes etc.

Although the weather on the day was very cold there was no shortage of volunteers who between them raised the princely sum of £233.00, all proceeds going to the DP-EVH.

The DP-EVH would like to thank everyone involved who played their part setting up and manning the stall.

Profile

Learner Wendy Green

Wendy lives locally in Thornhill and is married with three children. She has a grown up family but is not yet a grandma.

Like many of our students she attends the DP-EVH with the purpose of improving herself through further education. She returned to learning 2 years ago here at the DP-EVH admitting that she had hated school and as a consequence took no exams and is now trying to make up for this.

Wendy has worked locally in various jobs but has always wanted to work with children with special needs. She found out about the DP-EVH through her sister Diane who was already a student here and as the local college could only offer evening classes it seemed a good choice for her.

Wendy at work on her studies at the DP-EVH

Wendy’s other interests include darts which she began playing at the age of 17 and presently plays for the Ravenswharfe darts team, and she also enjoys doing cross stitch, which she does for her friends and family and has done so for the last 3 years.

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