They say you are never to old to learn! At Devon & Cornwall Housing we positively encourage learning new skills and taking training among staff and residents. Here are some of the opportunities on offer to residents.
Community Investment Awards
For residents wishing to pursue excellence in learning and education and this includes sports and arts, we offer an annual award of up to £250. To find out more please download the community investment grants and awards leaflet or contact Julie West, Resident Involvement Coordinator, Tel 0300 123 8080 or email: julie.west@dcha.co.uk
Better Homes
We can offer six or more resident households (can include shared owners):
- a two hour workshop offering energy and water saving advice and information on what green projects are available locally.
- a three hour community first aid course with St John's Ambulance
Better Places
We can offer formal and informal residents groups and associations:
- tailored advice on a variety of subjects including committee skills, event management, fundraising and getting your voice heard
- guidance on how to become a green champion and offer advice and guidance on energy and water saving and recycling in the local community
- information and guidance on the role of the neighbourhood watch, how to set one up and how we and the Police can help.
Love to learn – Spring 2010 programme - great opportunities to find out more about your landlord’s services and work with us to improve them, learn new skills and make new friends.
| Topic | Venue and date |
| Fit for the future – find out about how we are raising the environmental standards of our existing and new homes. | Thursday 13th May, 10am to 1pm. Plymouth Foyer, PL1 1TU Includes buffet lunch |
| Taking the risk out of event management – an introduction to organising community activities and doing risk assessments. | Thursday 27th May, 10am to 1.30, Plymouth Foyer, PL1 1TU includes buffet lunch Wednesday 2nd June, 10.15 to 1pm Exeter main office, Paris St, EX1 2JZ includes buffet lunch |
| Mystery shopping – is it for me? an introduction for those that are interested in becoming a mystery shopper with DCHA. | This 1 hour workshop can come to a location close to you. Please contact Julie West. |
| Dealing with anti-social behaviour – who does what? Explaining the roles of the landlord, tenant and Police and how together we can combat it. | Tuesday 18th May,12.30pm to 3pm, Torbay Foyer, TQ1 4DZ includes buffet lunch Tuesday 8th June, 12.30 to 3pm, Plymouth Foyer, PL1 1TU includes buffet lunch |
We will cover your travel and childcare/carer costs. To find out more about these workshops and the love to learn programme and book your places please contact: Julie West, Resident Involvement Coordinator Tel 01752 276029 or email: Julie.west@dcha.co.uk
Learning and employment
For those interested in learning more about
- who can give careers advice, how to volunteer, returning to work after having children, educational grants or setting up their own business
and more about all the opportunities listed on this page, please download our love to learn booklet by clicking on the link below.
