Lifelong Learning

The POA aims to provide learning opportunities for members. The POA ensures that its work in engaging staff in life-long learning is exemplary. The POA works in partnership with various employers and appropriate organisations who can support the POA in engaging staff and families in accessing learning across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales or areas where POA members work.

The POA provides information to members via the website www.poauk.org.uk, Gatelodge, POA circulars as and when deemed necessary. The POA identifies funding streams that may be available and deemed appropriate to ensure staff have access to continued learning provision. The POA provides initial training and continued support and ongoing development training for Branch Officials and members. The POA works towards developing a range of professional qualifications to enable members to develop their skills.

Branch Official Training

Regular training courses for Branch Officials

TUC Courses

Visit the TUC to see TUC Education training courses

GFTU Website

Visit the GFTU Website

GFTU Programme Download

Download the 24/25 GFTU Education Programme

Women in Leadership Course

A further date has been added for this popular course - 30th July – 1st August 2025. Click for more details in the circular