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RMT helpline 0800 376 3706 :: november/december 2015 :: RMTnews 13 The Bob Crow national education centre has launched next year’s education programme on offer to the many reps, activists and officials. These are set out on the two calendars set out overleaf. The application form for courses are available on the RMT website. The programme sets out to provide a comprehensive range of education and training for our unions reps as well as a programme that offers a diverse range of courses to assist our workplace reps and officials to support, advise and represent members. All courses are accredited through our partnership work with Northern College. The college is able to provide support and advice to our education programme from a team of trade union professionals with many years of experience in education. Despite Tory attacks on trade union provision, RMT has been able to further develop its programme and offer an enhanced award system for those members completing courses at Doncaster including a certificate and advanced certificate in RMT Trade Union Studies. The new enhanced accredited programme is a credit to the union and all those involved should be very proud of their contribution towards this further step forward. Courses are open to all members, but whilst it is hoped they are enjoyable and interesting, they are designed and funded to lead to the practical involvement back in the workplace and the branches representing members and building organising of a stronger and more effective union. All the courses set out for delivery in Doncaster can also be organised and delivered locally, which may assist many members. Regional Councils are urged to develop regional education plans for next year with the union meeting the costs. If you want to take up any of the opportunities that this programme offers then send your completed application online, or by post. If you need any further information about the centre, courses or trade union education in general then contact the RMT education officer at a.gilchrist@rmt.org.uk or on 07584172705. EDUCATE AGITATE ORGANISE RMT education officer Andy Gilchrist outlines the courses on offer next year and urges members to sign up