BMET Burnhead Moss Education & Training Fund

Please Note Change of Late Night For Slamannan Library. Our drop in for Slamannan will now be held on a Thursday Night.

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Falkirk Council ETU offers a whole range of training as part of its package of support for anyone looking to get into work.

You can find out more and register your interest in ETU support here: https://www.falkirk.gov.uk/services/jobs-careers/find-a-job/training.aspx

BMET could help you fund a course like this.

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Applications are open for our upcoming online course commencing August 2023

Head over to our website to apply now!

www.smilecounselling.org.uk/training

Still time to help BMET know what courses you think could be run locally.

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A reminder about the jobs fayre this Friday, sponsored by my colleagues John McNally MP & Michael Matheson MSP

With a fantastic line up of organisations and employers, it's a great opportunity for those seeking employment or more information about local training / education opportunities

Drop in session in Slamannan Library this evening has been cancelled due to unforseen circumstances. Apologies for any inconvenience. Your local outreach worker can still be contacted via email: [email protected] or via the page.

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BMET would like to know which courses you may be interested in attending within your local community.

Please complete the short survey below.

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The story behind the CPR doll used during first aid training.

This is the DEATH MASK of a young woman who drowned in the River Seine in the 1880s. As was customary in those days, her co**se was put on display in the Paris mortuary, in the hope that someone might recognize her and claim her body.

The pathologist on duty became entranced by the girl with the enigmatic half-smile, and so he commissioned a plaster cast made of her face. This mask was replicated many times over. She became known as "L'Inconnue de la Seine,” or “The Unknown Woman of the Seine.”

In 1955, a toymaker named Asmund Laerdal created what we now know as the CPR doll. Asmund wanted his mannequin to have a natural appearance. Remembering a mask on the wall of his grandparents' house many years earlier, he decided that the L'Inconnue de la Seine would become the face of Resusci Anne - the CPR doll.

So you see, this anonymous woman who drowned in the 19th century is responsible for saving many, many lives the world over. It is said that she has the most kissed face of all time.

❤️ Sign Up for a Class Today (In-Person or Hybrid/Online): https://CWS.ac/CPR

We hope you enjoyed this little tale!

FREE British Sign Language Taster Courses in West Lothian Libraries

We are pleased to announce that due to the huge success of our previous BSL courses we can now offer three more BSL Taster Courses, which are facilitated by Deaf Action, in Fauldhouse, Linlithgow and Simpson libraries.

The courses open to West Lothian Library members and are suitable for adults and young people aged 14+.

Booking is essential, please contact the library you wish to attend directly to reserve your place. Please note; all 6 sessions must be attended to achieve the course completion certificate.

Priority will be given to Gift o' the Gab participants, families and carers. Please contact [email protected] for more information about Gift o' the Gab sessions.

If you are not already a library member and wish to join, please follow the instructions on: www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/33637/Library-membership

https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/libraries
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Need help with funding for you evening course? Contact BMET today to find out what support you could be eligible for.

FVC Evening Courses An evening course could help you to progress your career, transform your life or find a lifelong passion.

If you are a parent who is considering entering work in the future then we may be able to help. We have a whole team dedicated to supporting local parents prepare and eventually find work.

You may be eligible for this funded support if identify as:
- Lone parent
- Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic
- Youngest child under 1 year
- Parent aged under 25
- Disabled parent
- Parent with 3+ children
- Parents who are accessing funded Early Learning and Childcare (ELC)

Register your interest by visiting www.falkirk.gov.uk/traineeships or drop us an email at [email protected]

Anyone aged 5-21 can travel by bus for free in Scotland using their Young Scot Card 🚍
We're happy to help any of our young participants who need to apply for their Young Scot card!

Learn more by visiting https://young.scot/get-informed/national/save-money-on-travel?fbclid=IwAR1d4HoRpBkOAFa3Od2iFItMYlpVqgtujz5MQSvXKKTLtkWaffnEHGQALS0

Still a few spaces left. Mental Health First Aid course. Saturday 6th August. Get in touch today to reserve your place. EDIT time for course is 9am-5pm. See you all there.

New Drop-In Session times.

Pop along and have a chat with your local Outreach Worker about your options and funding.

Tuesdays - Slamannan Library, 6pm - 7pm

Wednesdays - Avonbridge Hall, 6.30pm -7.30pm

Appointments can be made outwith these times. Just get in touch.

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IMPORTANT UPDATE

BMET would like to wish Heather all the best in her new venture as she steps down from her role as the BMET Outreach Worker. Heather has worked diligently over the last 4 years to ensure as many people within the community as possible were able to access funding for different training & courses.

Our new Outreach Worker will be revealed soon!

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BMET will be at Blackridge Gala day today. Pop along, say hello and find out what funding is available.

Well done to those who attended and passed their REHIS Elementary food hygiene course at the Craig Inn Centre, Blackridge on Thursday 2nd June. Special thanks to North Lanarkshire College and the the Trainer George a for providing invaluable training opportunity to the BMET communities. More local bespoke courses coming soon. Get in touch today with your Local Outreach Worker to find out more.

SAAS funding is now live. Don't forget you can apply for BMET funding in addition to SAAS to help you with the costs of studying at University or college, if you live in the area of benefit.

STUDENTS!

SAAS online applications for new and continuing students are now open for 2022/23 at www.saas.gov.uk . You do not need to wait for your exam results before applying.

A full list of what documents you might need before you begin is on the SAAS website above. If you are unsure of how much funding you need, budget and funding calculators can be found at www.studentinformation.gov.scot

If you require assistance, the hints and tips section on the SAAS website provides answers to the most frequently asked questions. SAAS also have helpful videos at www.youtube.com/saashelpchannel , or they can be contacted at 0300 555 0505 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9am-4pm.

FREE REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene courses available to residents of Avonbridge, Standburn, Candie, Slamannan, Limerigg and Blackridge.

Simply select which one of the following date & location suits you best. and sign up by contacting your local Outreach Worker today!

Avonbridge - Avonbridge Community Hall - Wednesday 1st June 9-5
Blackridge - Craig Inn Centre - Thursday 2nd June. 9-5

Kick-start your job and training ideas. Spring clean your CV. Skills Development Scotland has teamed up with BMET Burnhead Moss Education & Training Fund and Avonbridge Hall to offer a regular, free, local drop-in sessions. Fortnightly sessions will be starting from Wednesday 18th May 11am-1.30pm. Pop along to Avonbridge Hall, Blackston Road and see what support is available for you.

16-24s Opportunity Highlight: Railway Engineering 🚂🔧

We are working with a local employer who are looking for apprentices. If you are interested in a career in engineering, get in touch!

Interested? Register with us online: www.falkirk.gov.uk/traineeships

HEADS UP! We have lots of other opportunities in other sectors available... just ask us!
Email us at [email protected]
Phone us on 01324 504408

HIRING: Planning Policy & Development Graduate View details and apply for this Internship job in Falkirk with Falkirk Council on myjobscotland

Another success story with the support of BMET.

https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/our-impact/case-studies/boosting-employability-in-west-lothian

Boosting Employability in West Lothian | Foundation Scotland Our EDF Burnhead Moss Education and Training Fund provides bursaries to help local people develop skills and pursue their chosen careers.

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