- Courses for September 2012
- Spring is here!
- Focus Group & Leaver's Survey Winner
- Health Promotion Courses for January/February 2012
- Flower Arranging Classes For 2012
- Success at Mid-Ulster Business Awards!
- Health 4 Life - Our Personal Experiences
- Successful Open Day!
- New Leaflets
- Timetable for September 2011
- Mayor's Reception 12th May 2011
- Investors in People - Silver Award Status!
- Wilma Graham - Tyrone Essential Skills Award Winner!
- Personal Development Success!
- Eat To Beat The Menopause!
- Excellent Success in ESOL!
- Free Counselling Service Available
- New Chairperson!
- Menopause 4 Thought Launch
- "Thank You" by Eduarda Marlene Joao (FSWC Student)
"To improve the quality of life for women through education and personal development, supporting women to make choices for the future"
A Centre of Education exclusively for women, FSWC has been a beacon of hope, support, training and Childcare for women in the Dungannon and South Tyrone Area (and further afield, there are no exclusions).
FSWC began in humble settings in 1998 as a place for women from both sides of the community to come together to socialise, talk and to take part in different types of activities. Since then FSWC has developed into a Centre providing 300-350 course placements per year with 110 childcare places per week in a newly refurbished, state-of-the-art Childcare facility!
Previous students have enjoyed the Centre's friendly atmosphere and approachable staff/tutor's. They leave the centre with increased confidence to further their education or look for employment. Read more testimonials
What is Health Promotion?
The overall aim of our Health Promotion work is to improve the physical and mental health of women and provide opportunities which will enable them to achieve their full potential.
First Steps has a holistic approach to women’s education and personal development. We strive to anticipate the barriers women may face when they return to education and help them overcome these, for example, providing childcare and transport.
The role of the Health Promotion Worker was created as there was recognition within the Centre that women needed support and education in relation to their health and wellbeing.
Digital Photography Fundraiser
This one day Digital Photography workshop will be run on Wednesday 23rd May from 9.30am-3.30pm at a reduced cost of £50 (normally £125)
The course will include taking photographs, transferring them to your computer and manipulating them using the Paintshop Pro software package.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
To register please contact (028) 87727648.
- Minding Me
- WRC eNews May 2012
- New Employability training "boost" for young people in rural areas
- WSN eNews 4 May 2012
- ADAPToday Issue 31 E-news
- Interior Design Class
- WRC enews April 2012
- Relax ~ Renew ~ Review
- WSN eNews 30th March 2012
- WRC enews March 2012
- Yoga and Relaxation
- 2012 Timetable
- Focus Group & Leaver's Survey Winner
- TWN E-zine February 2012
- Community Building Project Milltown/Ballysaggart
- Welcome to the WSN E-News Bulletin 3rd February 2012
- Could you provide a home for a young person?
- Phase II of PEACE III Programme Seeks Interest
- Course Information 2012
- e-Publishing - Levels 1 & 2
COMMENTS FROM I.T. CLASSES
"I started the course afraid of computers. Now I have more confidence with them"
"Jenny is very good – really enjoy her way of teaching"
"Very helpful and friendly"
"Taking time to go through everything and explain"
"Thank you for the opportunity to learn IT in English language"
"Lots of practice and no problem asking questions"
"It’s a fantastic course"
- Various Contributors, I.T. Classes.
COMMENTS FROM MATHS CLASSES
"I like the consistency of going over what I have already done to keep things fresh in my mind"
"The tutor explanations are clear and concise"
"The learning is aimed at adults and everyone can feel they can get involved"
"The group is small"
"It enables me to cope with daily tasks such as shopping; especially approximation "
"A body couldn’t ask for more"
- Various Contributors, Maths Classes.
COMMENTS FROM ENGLISH CLASSES
"I am really learning more and more each week. It’s all coming back and a lot is making sense"
"Norah (Tutor) explains everything very clearly and handouts are well organised"
"Everyone feels comfortable around each other and we all have a chance to have our say"
"It’s not like school and you don’t feel like you’re being left behind"
"I find the course very interesting and it has given me confidence"
"I can’t wait to learn more"
- Various Contributors, English Classes.
COMMENTS FROM CHILDCARE
"My child love going and really enjoys herself"
"Nice relaxed atmosphere. My child doesn’t usually want to leave which is a good sign"
"My child is happy coming in and it puts me at ease knowing she is safe and happy while I am in class"
"Availability, close proximity to study area"
"The childcare has good girls. The are working well so am so happy"
"I like all about childcare"
"She can be with other children, and childcare are very friendly, kindly and good"
- Various Contributors, Childcare.
COMMENTS - DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
"Tutor & Centre excellent, very relaxed and informal, Patricia makes you feel at ease and is brilliant!"
"Very friendly people, had loads of fun and learned a lot. I just wish it was longer"
"Very enjoyable course & beneficial"
"Most useful & informative course"
"I enjoyed the course and learnt a lot from it"
"Excellent course and very comfortable room. Tutor very knowledgeable and shared lots of useful tips. Would recommend course to friends"
- Various Contributors, Digital Photography Course.
FSWC Video 2010
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Contact Details First Steps Women's Centre E-mail: Phone: 028 87727648 |
