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‘PEARLS’ Free Radio Presentation and Production Course

‘PEARLS’ Free Radio Presentation and Production Course
The September-December course is currently taking place.  The next course, starting in January 2010, will be publicised here.  Details will be similar to those shown below.  

  • Three days each week for twelve weeks, with a week's break in the middle
  • Delivered by Women’s Radio Group in training studios at Desi Radio, 4 Sussex Road, Southall, Middlesex UB2 5EG 
  • Training leads to Open College Network accredited qualifications, work experience and assistance in job search

Dates & Hours:
Course dates/times:  
to follow (12 taught weeks + a one-week break midway through)
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11.00 am – 4.00pm
 
Selection interviews: 
dates to be notified to applicants 

Training covers:

  • Digital editing and recording
  • Presentation and Interviewing techniques
  • How to use a radio desk
  • Making radio commercials, jingles and Public Service Announcements
  • News reading and writing
  • Participating in Internet broadcasts and showcases
  • Computer and ICT skills 
  • Support with English language (if required)
  • Assistance with travel costs (if required)
  • Assistance with childcare costs (if required)

Eligibility for places:

If you are a woman and meet one or more of the following criteria you may be offered a place.

  • Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic origins
  • Single parent
  • Over 40 years’ old
  • Have a disability
  • Not in full time employment
  • Live in West London
  • Returner to work

To register your interest, please send an email to pearls[@]womeninradio.org.uk subject: ‘PEARLS Course Spring 2010' (please remove the brackets around the @ before sending - apologies for this anti-spam device)

Include the following:

  • Contact details, including postcode
  • Date of Birth
  • Which of the above criteria you meet
  • Up to 50 words why you would like to attend the course

This course is funded by The London Development Agency Opportunities Fund.

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