PEARLS Project - Training Model
 
The ‘PEARLS’ free Radio Presentation and Production Courses used the following training model:

The courses ran for three days each week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 11.00 am – 4.00pm) for twelve weeks, plus a week’s break in the middle. The training was delivered by Women’s Radio Group in training studios at Desi Radio/The Panjabi Centre in Southall, West London.

The training led to Open College Network accredited qualifications, work experience and assistance in job search.

The training covered:
~ 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
Plus:
~ Support with English language (if required)
~ Assistance with travel costs (if required)
~ Assistance with childcare costs (if required)

Eligibility:
The courses were for woman who met one or more of the following criteria:
~ Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic origin
~ Single parent
~ Over 40 years’ old
~ Have a disability
~ Not in full time employment
~ Live in West London
~ Returner to work

Places were advertised on the Women’s Radio Group and Panjabi Centre websites, as well as via West London community organisations. Recruitment was by application and interview.

Click here for the PEARLS project website.

The PEARLS courses are funded by the London Development Agency (LDA) Opportunities Fund 2007-2010
The audio on this site is hosted by London Link Radio, using the Canstream service from the Community Media Association. 

Click here to visit the Desi Radio website