Chwarae Teg launches North Wales Training and Education Network
The inaugural meeting of the network will take place on 26th November 2007 at Llandrillo College, Rhos on Sea. The network has been set up to encourage representatives from FE and HE institutions, local Government, Trade unions, sector skills councils, adult and community based learning providers and voluntary sector groups to discuss post 14 training and education issues, exchange information, share good practice and discuss new developments and opportunities – particularly in relation to women in training, education and employment.
Each meeting will comprise of topical and relevant presentations which will be informative to the group and may also contribute to continuing professional development. A round table information exchange will then follow with each member having an opportunity to present updates on their organisations, share ideas, promote their services and develop new opportunities.
The focus of this initial meeting will be “Gender Equality – Opportunity and Innovation” and presentations from Frank Geoghan Construction skills, James Woodbine WAG’s Inclusion project & Debbie Bowe, N Wales Work life balance officer for Chwarae Teg.
Minutes for meeting on 27/03/08 [pdf]Chwarae Teg NWTEN prestentation [pdf]Education and Training presentation [pdf]Education and Careers advisor presentation [pdf]Minutes for meeting on 26/11/07 [pdf]
Contact Details :
If you wish to join the network or for further information please contact Tracey Lloyd-Williams 07815 737966 [email protected] or Teresa Rees on 01269 845155 [email protected]
What is NWTEN?The North Wales Training and Education Network will meet quarterly to bring together representatives from the public, private and voluntary sector to discuss post 14 training and education issues, exchange information, share good practice and discuss new developments and opportunities – particularly in relation to women in training, education and employment.
Each meeting will comprise a topical and relevant presentation from a speaker which will be informative to the group and may also contribute to continuing professional development. A round table information exchange will then follow with each member having an opportunity to present updates on their organisations, share ideas, promote their services and develop new opportunities.
Topics for future discussion could include : Gender equality, women’s economic development, SET/STEM skills, enterprise, equality & diversity, work-life balance, widening access & participation, engaging hard to reach learners, women and lone parents, Europe, funding opportunities, policy and statutory instruments.
Who should attend?
Representatives from:Public Sector Statutory BodiesLocal Education AuthoritiesFE/HE InstitutionsEmployment ServicesCommunity EducationSector Skills CouncilsCareers ServicePrivate Sector Training ProvidersVoluntary Sector Bodies14-19 Learning PathwaysWork-based learningSecondary SchoolsUnion Learning Representativesor anyone with and interest in post-14 training and education issues.
Last Updated: 07/05/2008 15:19:20 By Sian Baird Murray
