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Apprentice networking event
An exciting cross-departmental event to launch the new CS Local Midlands Apprentice network.
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Update on L+D4U
We promised you an update on the recent pilot for our learning and development toolkit, L+D4U. So with sincere thanks to all 337 colleagues who volunteered to test our prototype, read on for the results to date, and another opportunity to register your interest.
More Policy Profession Discovery Sessions
More Policy Profession Discovery Sessions have been released on wellbeing and managing relationships.
L+D4U
How would you like a personalised development plan, specifically aligned with the new Success Profiles? We’re looking for volunteers at middle manager grades to help test a new Behaviours learning and development toolkit.
The first Middle Managers South Academy coming soon
We have a few places left if you are interested in applying for a place or to help facilitate
Can you help improve the Midlands CI Network?
We are looking for people with knowledge, enthusiasm, a bit of free time, and the capacity to participate in a series of workshops to make our network zing.
Announcing our National Academy Showcase
7 years - 31 talent academies - 1,600 leaders - over 30 departments and agencies - 250 facilitators. We are inviting those who have been involved to meet to reflect on and celebrate our success.
Mental Health: it does not have to be a difficult conversation
In October The Charity for Civil Servants launched a chatbot, ‘DogBot’ and their Wellbeing Hub. These tools brought together their most popular wellbeing self-help resources, enabling users to identify, choose and receive information direct to their inbox. Additional and refreshed …
Make a New Year's Resolution to get involved in your community
The end of the year and the start of new one is a time to reflect on what we have achieved and to plan and maybe make some new year's resolutions.
A Spotlight on Tell Us Once
The Tell Us Once service was designed to make things simpler for bereaved families. Find out more about the service here.
Mental Health: It doesn’t always have to be a difficult conversation
On 17 October The Charity for Civil Servants is launching a Wellbeing Hub and Chatbot, affectionately known as ‘Dogbot’.
Making a difference in the community
Have you ever looked at volunteering opportunity wondered what it would be like? A volunteer from MOD describes the uplifting experience of volunteering at a food bank. The most rewarding volunteering is when you can see the difference you make to the most vulnerable.
Be up to Something
Heather Owen (Assistant Head Secretariat at Defence Infrastructure) explains how an unusual volunteering activity has developed the confidence and capability of a member of staff, inspired her team to use their volunteering days and benefited the local community.
We're hiring - Network Facilitator Role
The Midlands are looking for a Network Facilitator to join our friendly and dynamic team. To apply please contact VanessaBoden@cabinetoffice.gov.uk to obtain the Expression of Interest Form.
Discovery Session - Career paths across the Nation
Civil Service Local are holding an event on the 17th September for Civil Servants up to EO grades based in the Midlands.
From tiny acorns: growing your network
Academy delegate Clare Tasker demonstrates the power of networking. How attending the Academy led to a stall at Civil Service Live to showcase her family’s project D4D, where she received an invitation to the OneTeamGov Global unconference.
North Warwickshire Aspire
How a students developed their employability skills while raising over £100 for the Young Carers Charity.
Go for it!
Nahida Ahmed on how the Midlands Academy set on her on the road to achieving her goals.
My experience as a mentor
Vanessa Kirk gives her personal account of what it is like to be a mentor and what she gained from the experience.
Working on Your Wellbeing
It's Mental Health Awareness week when we are all being encouraged to think about not only our own wellbeing but how we can help others