Skills and Employability bulletin August 2018 | Bwletin Sgiliau a Chyflogadwyedd Awst 2018

02/08/2018

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Skills and Employability bulletin August 2018 | Bwletin Sgiliau a Chyflogadwyedd Awst 2018

Mentoring plan to help unemployed in Wales: Communities for Work Plus in Torfaen

The scheme is to focus on helping those "furthest from the jobs market into work", particularly families where generations have not worked.

It is part of the Welsh Government's employability plan to reduce the number of people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET), increase the number of disabled people in work, and eliminate the qualification gap between Wales and the rest of the UK. Full press release here

Cynllun Mentora i helpu'r di-waith yng Nghymru: Cymunedau i Waith a Mwy yn Nhorfaen.

Bydd y cynllun yn canolbwyntio ar helpu’r rhai hynny sydd “ymhellach o’r farchnad swyddi i mewn i waith”, yn enwedig teuluoedd lle nad yw cenedlaethau wedi gweithio.

Mae’n rhan o gynllun cyflogadwyedd Llywodraeth Cymru i leihau nifer y bobl nad ydynt mewn addysg, cyflogaeth na hyfforddiant (NEET), cynyddu nifer y bobl anabl sy’n gweithio, a dileu’r bwlch cymhwyster rhwng Cymru a gweddill y DU. Datganiad i'r wasg llawn yma

Cwmbran Jobs Fair - Bridges into Work 2 & Working Skills for Adults 2 | Diweddariad gan brosiectau Pontydd i Waith 2 a Sgiliau Gwaith i Oedolion 2

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The next Torfaen Employability Jobs Fair will take place on Tuesday 11 September 2018 from 11.00am until 2.00pm at the Congress Theatre, Cwmbran.

 

There will also be options for one-day courses, these will compliment the Jobs Fair.

 

The Employability teams are also running a gentle exercise class, held every Tuesday at the Congress Theatre from 1pm until 2pm.  This class focuses on mixed ability sessions that are tailored to individual capability. Additional courses on offer this month include;

 

HABC Level 1 Award in Substance Misuse Awareness

Starting Wednesday 8th August 2018 - 10.00am - 2.00pm - 2 weeks at Pontypool CEC

HABC Level 2 Award in Customer Service - Thursday 16th August 2018 - 

9.00am - 4.30pm at Power Station, Cwmbran

Level 2 Award in CPR with Automated External Defibrillator

Monday 20th August 2018 - 9.00am - 4.00pm at Croesyceiliog CEC

HABC Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering - Tuesday 21st August 2018

9.30am - 4.30pm at Croesyceiliog CEC

CV Preparation for the Jobs Fair 

Thursday 23rd August 2018 - 9.00am -  12.00pm = Croesyceiliog CEC

CV Preparation for the Jobs Fair

Thursday 23rd August 2018 - 1.00pm -  4.00pm at Croesyceiliog CEC

Interview Preparation for the Jobs Fair

Thursday 30th August 2018 - 9.30am - 3.30pm at Croesyceiliog CEC

  

Bridges into Work 2 has been supported by the European Social Fund through the Welsh Government and is raising skills and helping people into work.

 

If you would like to learn new skills and move into employment, please contact Torfaen Employability Team on 01633 647743 or email employability@torfaen.gov.uk .

#EUFundsCymru


Bydd Ffair nesaf Cyflogadwyedd a Swyddi Torfaen ar ddydd Mawrth 11 Medi 2018 o 11.00am tan 2.00pm yn Theatr y Gyngres, Cwmbrân.

 

Bydd opsiynau ar gyfer cyrsiau un dydd hefyd, bydd y rhain yn cyd-fynd â’r Ffair Swyddi.

 

Mae’r timau Cyflogadwyedd hefyd yn trefnu dosbarth ymarfer corff ysgafn, i’w gynnal bob dydd Mawrth yn Theatr y Gyngres o 1pm tan 2pm.  Mae’r dosbarth yn canolbwyntio ar sesiynau gallu amrywiol sydd wedi eu teilwra at allu unigol. Mae cyrsiau ychwanegol yn cynnwys;


HABC Dyfarniad Lefel 1 Award in Substance Misuse Awareness

Dechrau Dydd Mercher 8fed Awst 2018 - 10.00am—2.00pm - 2 wythnos - CAG Pontypwl

HABC Dyfarniad Lefel 2 Mewn Gwasanaeth i Gwsmeriaid

Dydd Iau 16 Awst 2018 - 9.00am - 4.30pm - Power Station

Dyfarniad Lefel 2 mewn DCA gyda Diffibriliwr Allanol Awtomataidd

Dydd Llun 20 Awst 2018 - 9.00am—4.00pm - CAG Croesyceiliog

Lefel 2 Diogelwch Bwyd mewn Arlwyo

Dydd Mawrth 21ain Awst 2018 - 9.30am - 4.00pm - CAG Croesyceiliog

Paratoi CV ar gyfer y Ffair Swyddi

Dydd Iau 23 Awst 2018 - 9.00am -  12.00pm - CAG Croesyceiliog

Paratoi CV ar gyfer y Ffair Swyddi

Dydd Iau 23 Awst 2018 - 1.00pm -  4.00pm - CAG Croesyceiliog

Paratoi am Gyfweliad ar gyfer y Ffair Swyddi

Dydd Iau 30 Awst 2018 - 9.30am - 3.30pm - CAG Croesyceiliog

 

Cafodd Pontydd i Waith 2 ei gefnogi gan y Gronfa Gymdeithasol Ewropeaidd trwy Lywodraeth Cymru ac mae’n codi sgiliau ac yn helpu pobl i mewn i waith.

 

Os hoffech chi ddysgu sgiliau newydd a symud i mewn i waith, cysylltwch â Thîm Cyflogadwyedd Torfaen ar 01633 647743 neu drwy e-bost employability@torfaen.gov.uk .

#EUFundsCymru


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A new work club is launched.. | Lansio clwb gwaith newydd.. 

Held in WPCA West Pontnewyndd Shopping Parade in Cwmbran every Wednesday, 10am-12pm. Participants are free to drop in to receive support with job searching, job applications, CVs, interview preparation and CSCS Practise. For more information contact Zoe Hobbs on 01633 648312


Cynhelir yn WPCA Parêd Siopa Gorllewin Pontnewynydd, Cwmbrân bob dydd Mercher 10am-12. Caiff cyfranogwyr alw heibio i gael cymorth gyda chwilio am swydd, ceisiadau am swyddi, CV, paratoi ar gyfer cyfweliad ac Ymarfer CSCS. I gael rhagor o wybodaeth, cysylltwch â Zoe Hobbs ar 01633 648312


New CFW+ Facebook page is launched.. | Lansio tudalen Facebook Cymunedau at Waith a Mwy.. 

Communities for Work Plus in Torfaen has recently launched its Facebook page. Information regarding local job opportunities, free training, eligibility, as well as contact details are included. Search @cfwplustorfaen to like, follow and share the page!

 

A Facebook page for the Building Resilient Communities team has also been launched, where information regarding health and wellbeing, adult and family support can be found. Search @buildingresilientcommunitiestorfaen


Mae Cymunedau at Waith a Mwy yn Nhorfaen yn ddiweddar wedi lansio ei dudalen Facebook. Mae’n cynnwys gwybodaeth am gyfleoedd gwaith lleol, hyfforddiant am ddim, cymhwyster, ynghyd â manylion cyswllt.  Chwiliwch am @cfwplustorfaen i hoffi, dilyn a rhannu’r dudalen!

 

Mae tudalen Facebook ar gyfer y tîm Meithrin Cymunedau Cydnerth hefyd wedi ei lansio, lle mae gwybodaeth ar iechyd a lles, cymorth i oedolion a theuluoedd ar gael. Chwiliwch am @buildingresilientcommunitiestorfaen


Exercise Referral Sessions.. | Sesiynau Atgyfeirio Ymarfer Corff.. 

Building Resilient Communities’ Physical and Wellbeing Officer, Kay Marsh, is running exercise referral gym sessions throughout Torfaen. Please see timetable below for sessions in your area:

 

Monday         10am at Blaenavon Heritage Gym

Tuesday        10am at Oasis field, Cwmbran (walk)

Wednesday   12:30pm at Cold Barn Farm, Pontypool

Friday            1:30pm at Cold Barn Farm, Pontypool

 

1:1 sessions are also available by appointment, please contact Kay Marsh on 07980 277157 or email kay.marsh@torfaen.gov.uk 


Mae Swyddog Corfforol a Lles Meithrin Cymunedau Cydnerth, Kay Marsh, yn rhedeg sesiynau ymarfer corff ledled Torfaen. Mae’r amserlen ar gyfer eich ardal chi i’w gweld isod:

 

Dydd Llun           10am yng Nghampfa Treftadaeth Blaenafon

Dydd Mawrth      10am yng nghae Oasis, Cwmbrân (cerdded)

Dydd Mercher     12:30pm yn Cold Barn Farm, Pont-y-pŵl

Dydd Gwener      1:30pm yn Cold Barn Farm, Pont-y-pwl

 

Mae sesiynau 1:1 hefyd ar gael trwy wneud apwyntiad; cysylltwch â Kay Marsh ar 07980 277157 neu e-bostiwch kay.marsh@torfaen.gov.uk <mailto:kay.marsh@torfaen.gov.uk>

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Training Opportunities | Cyfleoedd Hyfforddi

Communities for Work and Communities for Work Plus are pleased to be able to offer support participants towards the CCLD courses starting in September. The Children’s Care, Learning and Development course is suitable if you would like to work in a nursery or a childcare setting.


The course starts Thursday 27th September, 5pm-7pm and will be held at Cwmbran Integrated Children’s Centre (Cwmbran ICC, Ton Road). Required attendance will be twice monthly and a 16 hour weekly placement will be a compulsory element of the course. Support will be offered to find suitable placements.

 

Spaces are limited, so please get in touch with enquiries and to show your interest.

Please note that a place on the course is NOT guaranteed. You will be notified if you are successful. Enquiries should be directed to: Hannah Dean: 01495 742846/ Hannah.dean@torfaen.gov.uk (Please note: eligibility criteria does apply)


Mae Cymunedau at Waith a Chymuned at Waith a Mwy yn falch o fedru cynnig cymorth i gyfranogwyr tuag at y cyrsiau GDDP sy’n dechrau ym mis Medi. Mae’r Cwrs Gofal, Dysgu a Datblygu Plant yn addas os hoffech chi weithio mewn meithrinfa neu leoliad gofal plant.

 

Mae’r cwrs yn cychwyn ar ddydd Iau 27ain Medi, 5pm-7pm ac fe’i cynhelir yng Nghanolfan Integredig Plant Cwmbrân (ar Ton Road). Bydd angen mynychu ddwywaith y mis a bydd lleoliad wythnosol 16 awr yn elfen orfodol o’r cwrs. Cynigir cymorth i gael hyd i leoliad addas.

 

Mae nifer y lleoedd yn gyfyngedig felly cysylltwch gyda’ch ymholiadau ac i ddangos diddordeb.

Nodwch NAD yw lle ar y cwrs yn cael ei warantu. Byddwch yn cael eich hysbysu os ydych chi’n llwyddiannus. Dylid anfon ymholiadau at: Hannah Dean: 01495 742846 or email Hannah.dean@torfaen.gov.uk (Nodwch y bydd meini prawf cymhwyster)


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GCSE & A level results day.. | Menter Ieuenctid Inspire.. 

For all those who have recently taken their GSCEs and A Levels, the results will be available during August. However, if you don’t get the grades you need for higher education or perhaps University is not for you then contact Torfaen Training. There are a variety of Work Based Learning options available to you. 

 

For instance, Apprenticeships and Traineeships are an ideal way to further your career, click on the links provided below to read about some of the benefits you will receive with Apprenticeships and Traineeships.

 

Result Days August 2018

A Level - Thursday 16

GCSE - Thursday 23

 

For further information contact:

Torfaen Training

Tel: 01633 875929

Email: training@torfaen.gov.uk

Website: www.torfaentraining.co.uk


I’r rheiny sydd newydd sefyll arholiadau TGAU a Lefel A, bydd y canlyniadau ar gael yn ystod Awst. Serch hynny, os na chewch chi’r graddau sydd angen arnoch chi ar gyfer addysg uwch neu efallai nad yw Prifysgol at eich dant yna cysylltwch â ni yn Hyfforddiant Torfaen, gan fod nifer o ddewisiadau ar gael ar gyfer Dysgu yn y Gweithle.

 

Er enghraifft, mae Prentisiaethau a Hyfforddeiaethau yn ffordd delfrydol i symud eich gyrfa ymlaen, cliciwch ar y dolenni i ddarllen am rai o’r buddion y byddwch yn eu derbyn gyda Phrentisiaethau Hyfforddeiaethau.

 

Dyddiadau Canlyniadau Awst 2018

Lefel A – Dydd Iau 16eg

TGAU – Dydd Iau 23ain

 

Am fwy o wybodaeth cysylltwch â:

Hyfforddiant Torfaen

Ffôn: 01633 875929

E-bost: training@torfaen.gov.uk

Gwefan: www.torfaentraining.co.uk


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Inspire Youth Enterprise.. | Menter Ieuenctid Inspire.. 

As part of the ongoing support offered by Inspire2 Achieve, Abersychan comprehensive have recently been supported through the enterprise project by Inspire Youth Enterprise Officer Katie Marie Cudlip. As part of the enterprise project, young people are engaged in planning and creative sessions where they discussed and agreed what items they would make before spending some time using a range of materials, including spare bike parts, to create their items. 

  

The enterprise project recently culminated on Monday 16th July where the group spent the day at Pontypool Indoor Market selling their items. The enterprise group had a successful day which resulted in them being £150 in profit. Well done to everyone involved for all your hard work. For more information regarding Inspire Youth Enterprise contact Katie Cudlip on 07976632904 or email Katie.cudlip@torfaen.gov.uk


Fel rhan o’r cymorth parhaus a gynigir gan Ysbrydoli i Gyflawni, mae ysgol uwchradd Abersychan yn ddiweddar wedi ei chefnogi drwy’r prosiect menter gan Swyddog Menter Ieuenctid Ysbrydoli Marie Cudlip. Fel rhan o’r prosiect menter, mae pobl ifanc yn cymryd rhan mewn sesiynau cynllunio a chreadigol lle maent yn trafod a chytuno pa eitemau maent am eu gwneud cyn treulio amser yn defnyddio amrywiol ddeunyddiau, gan gynnwys rhannau beic sbâr, i greu eu heitemau. 

  

Daeth y fenter i ben yn ddiweddar ar ddydd Llun 16eg Gorffennaf pan dreuliodd y grŵp y diwrnod ym Marchnad Dan Do Pont-y-pŵl yn gwerthu eu heitemau. Cafodd y grŵp menter ddiwrnod llwyddiannus, a arweiniodd at £150 mewn elw. Da iawn i bawb am eich gwaith caled. Am ragor o wybodaeth am Inspire Youth Enterprise, cysylltwch â Katie Cudlip ar 07976632904 neu anfonwch e-bost at Katie.cudlip@torfaen.gov.uk


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Inspire Centre opening day.. | Diwrnod agor Canolfan Inspire.. 

On Friday 6th July, The Inspire2 project held an open day for it’s Inspire Centre, previously known as Changing Gearz. The event was a huge success and was greatly attended by partner agencies and young people. It was great to see support from local MP Nick Thomas Symonds and AM Lynne Neagle who were both in attendance.

 

The centre was a buzz of activity with school groups in attendance undertaking art and craft and ICT activities with young people also offering refreshments including smoothies, tea and coffees and cakes. If you would like any further information on either of the Inspire Projects or on the Inspire Centre itself, please don’t hesitate to contact Gareth Jones on 01495 766053 or alternatively email gareth.jones4@torfaen.gov.uk


Ar ddydd Gwener 16eg Gorffennaf, cynhaliodd y prosiect Ysbrydoli ddiwrnod agored ar gyfer ei Ganolfan Ysbrydoli – ei enw blaenorol oedd Changing Gearz. Roedd y digwyddiad yn llwyddiant mawr a chafwyd presenoldeb da gan asiantaethau partner a phobl ifanc. Roedd yn wych hefyd gweld ein AS a’r AC yn bresennol hefyd. 

 

Roedd y ganolfan yn llawn gweithgaredd gyda grwpiau ysgol yn ymgymryd â gweithgareddau celfyddyd a chrefftau a TGCh, gyda phobl ifanc hefyd yn cynnig lluniaeth gan gynnwys smwddis, te a choffi a chacennau. Os hoffech chi gael rhagor o wybodaeth am y prosiectau Ysbrydoli hyn neu am y Ganolfan Ysbrydoli ei hun, peidiwch â phetruso i gysylltu gyda Gareth Jones ar 01495 766053 neu gareth.jones4@torfaen.gov.uk

 

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