Developing Skills & Expertise in the Third Sector

Passion for your cause can take you a long way. Having skills and expertise in the tasks you’re undertaking can help considerably! This article outlines a number of organisations, websites and resources that focus on development of skills and expertise within the sector. Skills – Third Sector Skills – Third Sector is a charity with [...]

Passion for your cause can take you a long way. Having skills and expertise in the tasks you’re undertaking can help considerably! This article outlines a number of organisations, websites and resources that focus on development of skills and expertise within the sector.
Skills – Third Sector
Skills – Third Sector is a charity with the aim of improving the skills and expertise within the Third Sector in order to ensure that organisations and individuals are best equipped to deliver effectively. The website contains plenty of information about skills development, including:
the relevant National Occupational Standards
about qualifications
about training needs analysis

For example, why not download their Training Needs Analysis tool here.
www.skills-thirdsector.org.uk

Action Learning Matters (ALM)
ALM is a national resource for action learning in the voluntary and community sector across England. If you want to find out more about Action Learning.
www.alm-vol.org.uk

Humber Learning Consortium
Hull based organisation promoting learns and skills development. Not just aimed at Third Sector Organisations, but a locally focused training organisation. Visit their website for more information.
www.hlc-vol.org

Looking for something specific in order to develop the skills and expertise inside your own Third Sector Organisation? Give the Hub a call on 01472 231123 and we’ll see if we can help or signpost you.