Part of NAVCA's role is to
support skills and knowledge development in local infrastructure
organisations (LIOs). NAVCA offers a number of learning
opportunities, including traditional training days, networking
events, support for action learning sets, as well as policy events
where LIOs can gain the knowledge they need to fulfil their role
effectively.
- SKiLD (Skills and
Knowledge for Local Development) - a learning programme for
development workers based in LIOs across England.
- Empowering the voluntary
sector - NAVCA and the Public Law Project are working together
to run learning events on the use of public law.
- Induction
training for new LIO Chief Officers - a day-long course for
those new to the network.
- Chief Officers' Residential Event - a two-day
event for LIO chief officers to network and share experiences and
ideas.
- NAVCA annual conference - a variety of workshops and plenary
sessions on a wide range of topics.
- Individual events focus on a variety of
policy issues.
- Email networks enable LIO
staff to share knowledge and expertise around a variety of interest
areas.