English for Job Applications at City Centre Hub, Merrion House, Woodhouse Lane, LS2 8LX. Assessments: 7 January at 12.30 to 2.30pm Speak to Jobshop staff at Merrion House, or email [email protected]. (It’s not possible to join these classes if you are aged 18 or younger; already attending ESOL at Leeds City College; or studying at […]
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Ukrainian Employment Survey by Migration Yorkshire
Migration Yorkshire has published its report based on findings from their employment survey of Ukrainians living in Yorkshire and Humber. 141 responses were received from across the region, 43% of them from West Yorkshire. Common themes include access to ESOL, understanding existing services available, qualifications being recognised, and more. The report makes recommendations on how […]
Jobs: Leeds Volunteer Interpreting Service (part of Manuel Bravo Project) are recruiting an Adminstrator and a Coordinator
Leeds Volunteer Interpreting Service (Leeds VIS) is an exciting new service being developed by a partnership of organisations working with vulnerable migrants in Leeds. The project is hosted by Manuel Bravo Project. Thanks to a generous three year grant from National Lottery Reaching Communities, Leeds VIS are recruiting two staff to run the project: a […]
English for Job Seeking and Volunteering – assessments Tuesday 5th November 2024
ESOL for Job Seeking and Volunteering – Assessments Tuesday 5th November, 11.30am to 1.30pm There are places available to join ESOL for Job Seeking and Volunteering after half term. Assessments and enrolments will be on Tuesday 5 November, at 11.30am to 1.30pm at the Jobshop desk, Merrion House. The Entry 2 and 3 level course […]
What sets REP’s ‘Conversation Clubs’ apart from a typical college ESOL class?
By Refugee Employability Programme: Yorkshire & the Humber on 17th October 2024 in Education, Training & Work, ESOL, Jobs, Resource
The Refugee Employability Programme (REP) Yorkshire and the Humber deliver non-accredited ESOL support, now known as ‘Conversation Clubs’, taught online and in person by our dedicated ESOL tutors. Recently, we decided to take a new approach to our sessions, with a vision to increase attendee numbers. Our sessions are non-accredited; therefore, we can be flexible […]
Healing Spaces: free trauma-informed training with IRC and Mafwa Theatre – 29th October 2024
29.10.24, 1-5pm, Patrick Studios In October, the International Rescue Committee will be joining us to run ‘Healing Spaces’, a free training course designed to help groups and organisations working with refugee children better understand the refugee experience, work in a trauma-informed way and create safe nurturing space where refugees and asylum-seeking children and youth can […]
Paid opportunity for young people with experience of the care system – Deadline October 25th, 2024
[LMP Edit: One in three young people leaving care in Leeds is an unaccompanied asylum seeking child.] *********************************************************************** I’m pleased to share an exciting new opportunity for young people (Aged 16-25) with experience of the care system, or of engaging with a social worker and for parents and carers (kinship, foster or adoptive) with experience […]
Free Capacity Building Workshops for Refugee And Asylum Seekers – from Healthy Communities Together October 24 – January 25
This is a series of workshops hosted by Yorkshire MESMAC and Leeds Asylum Seekers Support Network on behalf of Healthy Communities Together. Participants are invited to come to all of them. The workshops will be held in English. Create Your Future When: Wednesday 23rd October, or Wednesday 6th November at 11am-1pm Where: LASSN, 22-23 […]
RETAS New Courses
Dear all Following my email last week, I am pleased to share details of some new courses we will be piloting in late October and again thank you for your support in sharing and displaying our material. Steps to Settlement: This course is particularly suitable for asylum seekers (eligibility criteria applies) as we focus on […]
Volunteering Opportunities with LASSN
LASSN are currently recruiting volunteers for 3 different roles. You can find more information here. Apply now to register in time for our next round of training in October!
Migrant Access Project 8-Week Programme in Leeds City Centre (starts October 24)
Leeds City Council’s Migrant Access Project (MAP) are re-launching an 8-week course (2 hours each week on a Monday) that aims to link communities with services through themed sessions on the following topics: advocacy and advise, housing and environment, work and money, health and wellbeing, community safety and belonging, education and language. The sessions are […]
STEP forward, ESOL classes for Women refugees, Refugee Council
STEP Forward is a targeted programme for refugee women encompassing ESOL, literacy, numeracy, digital literacy, financial literacy, volunteering, mentorship, wellbeing and women-led sessions. The programme is designed to specifically address the needs of refugee women and overcome barriers to learning and integration. Classes take place during school-term time and childcare and transport costs are covered. […]