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Free scholarships for Camden residents
Birkbeck, University of London, in Bloomsbury, is offering two scholarship places to Camden residents for any of their undergraduate courses starting in October 2021. The deadline to apply is 18 June 2021.
Meanwhile, Hult International Business School, also in Bloomsbury, is offering Camden residents a fully-funded one-year intensive postgraduate Master of International Business degree – including practical experience with a social enterprise or small / medium-sized enterprise. The course starts in September 2021 and the deadline to apply is 21 May 2021.
To find out more visit Visit https://www.camden.gov.uk/scholarships#dfmo.
Posted 15 Apr
Camden self care sessions
A Camden GP and Camden pharmacist are running free online self-care sessions for residents. It will include a free digital takeaway pack, full of resources for your health and wellbeing. On:
Wednesday 28 April, 12:30 12:30-14:30
Wednesday 26 May, 12:30 - 14:30
Register for free at https://camden-self-care-2021.eventbrite.co.uk
Posted 15 Apr
Healthy Eating for Families
There are a number of free sessions being run in the coming months, to support children and families to make healthy lifestyle choices. Including:
Starting Solids – This free session supports parents of babies who have not yet started solid foods on when, what and how to start solids.
Starting Solids Next Steps – For parents / carers of babies who have started solids and would like to know how to move baby onto more textured foods and overcome challenges.
Families for Life Early Years - Sessions are for families with children aged 2 to 4 years, covering topics such as fussy eating and understanding sugar and labels.
Family Kitchen - Join our free 90-minute online cooking sessions! Available for families with children aged 5 to 11 years. Starts Wednesday 2 June, 4pm
Webinars and cookalongs – Pre-recorded educational sessions for the whole family to watch, in their own time.
Find out more here.
Posted 30 Mar
Great newsletter with free local social events
Mind in Camden publish a great weekly newsletter with free local social events and links to very helpful support resources. Follow them on Twitter (https://twitter.com/MindinCamden) to hear their latest news. And access the newsletter here: Mind in Camden Digital Collective.
Posted 15 Apr 2021
Hopscotch Homecare urgently need Care Workers.
Hopscotch Homecare are a very caring,well-established and expanding care agency that has been providing care workers to clients in and around Camden for 20 years. We are looking for care workers who would like to help our clients to continue living safely and independently in their own homes.
Day/Night hours available and must be able to work at least two late shifts a week and alternate weekends Contact: recruitment@hopscotchawc.org.uk
In addition:
Local Adult social care providers are still recruiting, and as they support the NHS to move vulnerable adults out of hospital to stay well at home, their need is growing. Contact Proud to Care.
Posted 26 Mar
Online courses & training
Online courses and training
Learn My Way - Provided by Good Things Foundation, this course is a collection of resources to help you use the internet. Learn how to use your computer or device, find a job online, use public service and use office programs like Microsoft Word or Excel. Join here
Business and Customer Awareness - Provided by The Learning Curve Group, the course aims to develop your personal and professional skills for the working environment. Learn how to find local opportunities, identify the skills needed for a job, write a job-specific CV and prepare for the interview. Join here
Communicate Effectively at Work - Provided by Google, this course aims to develop use of digital tools to communicate and collaborate with others in the workplace more effectively. Learn to hold a team meeting, collect feedback, create and share a proposal and present information to an audience. Join here
Returning to STEM - Provided by the Open University, this course aims to help those returning to science, technology, engineering or mathematics after taking a break find work. Learn how to find STEM jobs online, be visible to employers online, create an action plan and CV, identify mentors and networking opportunities, understand work-life balance and flexible working. Join here
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing - Provided by Google, this course aims to help develop online marketing skills and presence. Learn how to advertise using SEO, social media, email, content and data insights. Join here