A number of free training courses for community groups and activists are available throughout February and March.
The courses, provided by the East Midlands Empowerment Partnership, are part of the Government's 'Big Society' initiative, aimed at empowering local community to 'run their
lives and neighbourhoods in their own way'.
Courses are completely free to anyone in the East Midlands and you can choose to attend as few/many courses as you like, most of which are being held at the Riverside Conference Centre on Pride Park.
Courses include:
Community Research Skills
2nd - 3rd February 2011
22nd - 23rd February 2011
Neighbourhood Action Planning
15th - 16th February 2011
Partnership Working
4th February 2011
Skilling Up for Stronger Voices
23rd February 2011
Democracy Days
8th February 2011
Community Leadership - A Call to Action
24th February 2011
..and more.
The courses are intended to provide knowledge, training and support to people and groups who hope to make a contribution to improving the local community.
Full details of all the courses available plus details of how to book can be found by downloading the PDF leaflet below.
