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Application are now invited for the next PEARLS course.
* Three days each week for twelve weeks beginning June 2009
* 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

Course dates/times:
* 2nd June – 27th August 2009 (12 taught weeks + a one-week break in late July)
* 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

Places are limited so please apply early.

Please send an email to pearls[@]womeninradio.org.uk subject: ‘PEARLS Course June 2009′ (please remove the brackets around the @ before sending – apologies for this anti-spam device) including:
* 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 ESF Programme

For more about the Women’s Radio Group see their directory entry: wrg.htm