Positive Tastes
Page updated: 26/04/2024
A positive learning experience is a key motivator for further learning. We want to give colleagues the chance to try something new and to spark interest or learn a skill whilst giving you topics that will benefits for both work and home life.
Take a look at the some of the taster sessions we have on offer this week
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All Day Staff Roadshow - Ty Elwyn, Meeting Room 1, Ground Floor Join representatives from all across the authority who will be happy to speak to you about a range of subjects including Learning & Development, HR, Health & Wellbeing and more. No Booking required - just turn up! |
09.30 – 11.00 Get that Job Learn how to present yourself and make a positive impression in completing your application form and preparing for a job interview by recognising your skills, knowledge, and experience that employers are looking for. |
10:00 - 11:30 (Mighty Mega Trends) A beginner's guide to embracing artificial intelligence (AI) (Digital Communities Wales) Join one of our training providers as they explore AI and its uses in different settings whilst discussing creative uses for AI and its uses as an engaging digital tool for someone just starting out on their digital journey. |
09:30 - 11:00 Get that Job (CYM) Learn how to present yourself and make a positive impression in completing your application form and preparing for a job interview by recognising your skills, knowledge, and experience that employers are looking for. |
09:30 - 10:00 Welsh Language Levels for Managers Join us for a recap on the Welsh language skills.
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All Day 1:2:1 Coaching Taster Session We have coaches available today to meet with you for a 30 minute 1-1 taster coaching session. No commitment, if you want to see if it will benefit you complete the below All our coaches are fully qualified to ILM Level 5 Coaching & Mentoring at a minimum – some are qualified to ILM Level 7 C&M |
10.00 – 10.30 (Mighty Mega Trends) Favourite Apps Join our very own Tech Wiz Holly as she takes you through some of the best apps for your device, from sustainable shopping, improving language skills and more! |
12:00 - 12.30 (Mighty Mega Trends) Thinqi Overview (ENG) Join our Digital Learning Advisor Adele as she takes you through our New Learning Management System and gives you an overview on how Thinqi is about to change your learning journey. |
11:00 - 11.30 Assertive Behaviour - Why? Discussion on types of behaviour, why assertiveness is seen to be most beneficial and tips to help you become more assertive. |
10.00 – 10.30 (Mighty Mega Trends) Favourite Apps Join our very own Tech Wiz Holly as she takes you through some of the best apps for your device, from sustainable shopping, improving language skills and more! |
09:00 - 09:45 Ffrind Iaith You can make a difference by becoming a ‘Ffrind iaith’ to support others on their Welsh language journey. As a Ffrind Iaith you can help increase Welsh learners’ confidence to use more words, sentences and have a conversation in Welsh with family, friends and colleagues. |
11.30 - 13.30 L&D Drop-in Session - Foyer Area, Ground Floor, 3 Spilman Street, Carmarthen Join representatives from our Learning and Development team who will be happy to speak to you about the range of learning opportunities available, as well as offering practical support in gaining access to Thinqi for the first time.
No Booking required - just turn up! |
12.00 – 13.00 Clwb Clebran Our monthly Clwb Clebran include talks about sport, food, films, festivals, quizzes and much more, and it is an opportunity for staff to hear Welsh language skills by talking about non work-related things. |
11.30 - 13.30 L&D Drop-in Session - Foyer Area, Ground Floor, 3 Spilman Street, Carmarthen Join representatives from our Learning and Development team who will be happy to speak to you about the range of learning opportunities available, as well as offering practical support in gaining access to Thinqi for the first time.
No Booking required - just turn up! |
11:00 - 11:30 How to give good feedback Discussion around what it’s like to both offer and take feedback. Why feedback is important for our development and some tips to make it effective |
11:00 - 11.30 What is a Coaching Conversation? Discussion around the difference between Coaching and Mentoring, how we can use coaching skills in an informal conversation and some tips to help you start these conversations. |
14:00 - 14:30 My Money Matters/AVC Wise Join the chat with a representative from Money Matters as he talks about the benefits of the Pensions scheme, APC & AVCs. |
13.30 - 14.15 Yes or No? Are you confused on how to answer a question in Welsh? Come for a recap on how to answer correctly. |
13:30 – 15:00 Get that Job Learn how to present yourself and make a positive impression in completing your application form and preparing for a job interview by recognising your skills, knowledge, and experience that employers are looking for. |
11:00 - 11:30 My Money Matters/AVC Wise Join the chat with a representative from Money Matters as he talks about the benefits of the Pensions scheme, APC & AVCs. |
12.00 - 12.30 Welsh Speed Networking Do you want an opportunity to practice your Welsh with different people? We are looking for fluent speakers and learners to join us on the fun Welsh speed networking where you will have the opportunity to be paired with different people to practice your Welsh. |
15:00 - 15:30 (Mighty Mega Trends) Digital Mentors Do you enjoy helping people learn with their device? Being a Digital mentor might be perfect for you, come and find out more about the role and what you can do and how you can start your journey to supporting colleagues with their devices. |
14:00 - 14:30 (Mighty Mega Trends) Thinqi Overview (CYM) Join our Digital Learning Advisor Adele as she takes you through our New Learning Management System and gives you an overview on how Thinqi is about to change your learning journey. |
13:00 - 16:30 Retirement Planning Advice, guidance and help to delegates who make the transition from a working environment into retirement. The session includes encouraging a more active role in planning, outside of the workshop, for longer term financial security and a healthy lifestyle in retirement and an opportunity to seek independent financial advice. |
14:00 - 14:30 (Mighty Mega Trends) Digital Mentors Do you enjoy helping people learn with their device? Being a Digital mentor might be perfect for you, come and find out more about the role and what you can do and how you can start your journey to supporting colleagues with their devices. |
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