THE FOURTH ESF WORKSHOP TAKES PLACE IN DUDLEY **7 SEPT 2010**
Submitted by Elaine on Tue, 07/13/2010 - 20:34.
THE FOURTH ESF WORKSHOP TAKES PLACE IN DUDLEY The fourth European Social Fund (ESF) awareness raising workshop will be taking place on Tuesday 7th September 2010 at The Stourbridge Town Hall, Crown Centre, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1YE These workshops are designed for Black Country voluntary and community sector organisations, as well as those from the public and private sectors, to come together and discuss opportunities to form potential consortia (or partnerships), which can then go forward to bid for ESF contracts. Being part of a consortium could strengthen your position when it comes to bidding for ESF contracts, so if your organisation would like to develop services in any of the following areas: employment, training, supporting young people Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET), the long term unemployed, supporting people into local labour markets, or adult skills, you won't want to miss this workshop! Registration 9.30am, with workshop from 10.00am till 12.30 followed by lunch. To find out more or to book your place contact Wolverhampton Network Consortium on 01902 572020, or email kspilsbury@w-n-c.org.
MEET OUR NEW ENTERPRISE COACHES...
Submitted by Elaine on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 14:01.Do you want to be your own boss and turn your passion into profit? Or simply want a career change?
The Enterprise Coaches can help you!
..Introducing Trishna Burke and Spence Cater, the first two Coaches...
Meet the rest of the team here
What's this all about?
Pathways 2 Enterprise is an exciting new project running across the Black Country! The aim is to encourage business ideas in individuals who may like to start their own business but don't know where to begin, and those who may have never considered being their own boss before. So, is this you? Right now there are Enterprise Coaches working in the region to undertake this work and can help you! Anyone can talk to the Enterprise Coaches. If you have ever had an idea of how you could be your own boss - or if you have never had any thoughts about being self employed, but have a hobby or interest which could be developed into your own business, contact the Enterprise Coaches today!
Pathways 2 Enterprise is unique in many ways... Enterprise Coaches can meet you in a community, friendly LOCATION TO SUIT YOU! This could be a community centre or your local cafe. Enterprise Coaches are WORKING IN THE COMMUNITY and are experienced in outreach work You will be provided with You will benefit from frequent WORKSHOP sessions run by the Enterprise Coaches, so you won’t feel alone on the journey to business.
For more information call Wolverhampton Network Consortium on 01902 572020 to speak to Trishna or Spence.
DOWNLOAD PRESENTATIONS FROM THE ESF APPLYING TO SUCCEED EVENT NOW...
Submitted by Elaine on Mon, 06/21/2010 - 12:24.Active Life Fund has new application form...
Submitted by Elaine on Mon, 06/14/2010 - 12:19.Active Life Fund for Older People
Grants of up to £300 for promotion of healthy, social and active life in older age
The HOPE Network (Helping Older People Engage) in Wolverhampton has launched a grants scheme to offer grants of up to £300 for new community projects to benefit the over 50's
You can apply for help with:
Intergenerational work
Start-up costs for new groups
Equipment
Speakers or tutors
Expansion into new activities to be run by existing groups
Start up and expansion costs for luncheon clubs
Room hire for meetings or events
Transport to and from group activities & events Educational & recreational programmes
You cannot use the fund to pay for parties or trips
The fund is administered by the
Wightwick Regis Enterprise Network (W.R.E.N)
For more information & application form, please call Kim Payne on 01902 556630
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ESF Applying to Succeed Conference ** Friday 11 June 2010 **
Submitted by Elaine on Wed, 05/05/2010 - 11:47.
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Applying to Succeed; European Social Fund Conference Friday 11th June 2010 @The Public, New Street, West Bromwich B70 7PG As part of our ongoing programme to promote ESF activity this is the third event to be held in the sub region. The European Social Fund (ESF) makes many exciting and innovative projects possible - but it can be a maze trying to find your way through the application process! This conference is FREE and will help organisations by offering a step-by-step guide to the applications and routes to funding, including eligibility requirements, deadlines and success criteria to maximise your chance of winning funding. Does your organisation have experience of managing an ESF-funded project or planning to do so? Are you interested in developing services in the following areas?
If so, this conference is designed to help you! It will be an excellent opportunity to facilitate discussions between Black Country boroughs to explore consortium development for ESF tenders. You will also benefit from a practical-oriented approach aimed at increasing your understanding of ESF and how it works. An agenda for the day is attached. To book your place email the attached booking form to Kate Splisbury at kspilsbury@w-n-c.org BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT |
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