Evaluation feedback from participants y Being better prepared to write Feedback from the ‘Writing better funding funding applications applications’ training workshop showed that y Having a better understanding all participants found it useful, and they felt of outcomes that the main objectives of the session were y Being clearer about the need for t achieved. Some of the key takeaways from he project the session that groups reported were: y Demonstrating need for collecting evidence y Being more structured in their approach to writing applications 1f. LinkedIn Training for VCFS also incorporating new, small, grassroots organisations – April 21 organisations into our membership and In order to support VCFS organisations partner sphere. to grow their network and professional 1g. Youth Provision Consultations – connections and to improve relative digital July 21 literacy within the sector, our Local Wellbeing We held 2 consultations in July, with 26 Network Coordinator and resident LinkedIn organisations attending over the 2 sessions. enthusiast delivered free LinkedIn training. This took place in April with a total of 21 We consulted youth providers to find out registrations. The training workshop covered how we can best support them and the work the fundamentals of LinkedIn, exploring its they do. We explored capacity building and purpose, functionalities, and advantages support needs; strengthening networking when it comes to building a professional amongst groups and how we can support network and individual or company profile. youth workers in the support of young people This informal workshop helped to strengthen going forward. relationships with existing partners whilst 12 Annual and Impact Report 21/22
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