New ‘Springboard’ training for women activists

A new course targeted at new women activists in UNISON Scotland has been launched.

The new ‘Springboard’ programme builds on the successful Pathways Programme recently featured in Scotland in UNISON.

“Pathways courses have highlighted that some participants don’t feel they have the confidence or skills to become active in the union and would welcome further training that enables them to gain those skills”, explained Gillian Ballantyne of UNISON Scotland’s Pay Equality Group.

“The Pay Equality Group feels that the Springboard programme could address this”.

The Springboard development programme has been specifically devised and written for women. The programme includes assertiveness training and encourages participants to develop ideas and skills and boost self confidence to make things happen.

The benefits of Springboard are:

• Self belief and goal setting

• Confidence to take on more responsibility

• Improved problem solving

• Improved relationships and emotionally healthier

• Positive thinking improved

The course is delivered by licensed Springboard trainers and consists of four one-day workshops run over a three month period, starting in the first week of March. Branches can contact Gillian for more information on g.bannatyne@unison.co.uk or by telephone on 0141 342 2829.

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