Next month, a free event will be held in Leeds to shine a light on the voices of people from disadvantaged communities in the city. Advocacy Together is organised by The Advonet Group, a leading Leeds-based advocacy charity. The event will focus on helping people from marginalised groups in Leeds to be heard, showing how […]
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Resource of the Week: Education funding options for refugees and asylum seekers 2023
It’s that time of year when people are thinking about exam results and Universities. Universities of Sanctuary maintain a comprehensive list of resources for asylum seekers and refugees who wish to access Higher Education Student Action for Refugees also list of scholarships and grants, and guides to making successful applications Lastly, Refugee Education UK have […]
Visit to Hands On Recruitment – for Refugees – Thursday 15/06/23 10am
Join us for a visit to Hands On Recruitment in Beeston! Find out what jobs they have on offer and get registered with them for opportunities! Hands On Recruitment is a recruitment agency based in Beeston that has a variety of roles available Meet at: Corn Exchange, Call Lane, Leeds LS1 7BR Registration for the […]
Refugee week: LASSN and University of Leeds Galleries event 19-24th June 2023
See art made by LASSN’s Tea & Talk Group on display in The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery, and take a look around the rest of the Gallery and our museum, Treasures of the Brotherton. Paper and pencils are available for free for you to do some drawing in the Galleries as well. The exhibition […]
Two Week National Youth Theatre accredited Acting Training: 24th July – 4th August 2023
Compass Collective (https://www.compasscollect.com/) works with young refugees and asylum seekers. We are really excited to be coming back to Leeds for a two week theatre project over the summer holidays! We are partnering with Leeds 2023 and the National Youth Theatre to deliver MELT, exploring the environment. After the 2 week project the young people will be invited to become […]
Better Working Future’s Programme
We support people into employment through our fully funded employability support service, as well as other support around Health and Wellbeing, Employment Skills Training, and access to many other support services to give an all-round support to those that need the extra help with finding work. One of the criteria groups for our service is […]
Writing About Skills on a CV Session for Refugees – 6th of June 2023 at 13:00 to 14:30
In this session you will: Think about the skills you have Learn how to write about your skills Find out the purpose of a CV See what information to include on a CV Plan out your own CV, ready to complete with an advisor This session is open to refugees and people who have fled […]
Upcoming Employability Sessions (Application forms, CV writing, interview skills) for Refugees from PATH Yorkshire – 9th May-10th June 2023
PATH Yorkshire have arranged for a range of employability workshops in Spring. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Sessions are open to refugees and those who fled the conflict in Ukraine.
ESOL Social Conversation with a focus on schools in Gipton, Seacroft and Horsforth (limited creche places)
ESOL – Social Conversation with a focus on schools (Entry 1-3) You will practise speaking and writing in English, and learn how to: Ask and answer questions about school (fill in forms) Contact school or nursery when a child is ill Read text messages from school Talk to teachers at parents evening (agree, disagree, discuss […]
Wellbeing through Arts and Crafts Courses in Leeds from WEA – April 2023
The WEA is the largest provider of adult education in the UK. As a charity, it is our mission to ensure learning is accessible to all. In Leeds, we will soon be running some creative courses for wellbeing. These courses are a great place to meet new people and learn a new skill. Take a […]
English for Work at City Centre Hub, Merrion House, Tuesdays 12.45-2.45pm
English for Work Where: City Centre Community Hub, Merrion House, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds LS2 8LX (next to Morrisons supermarket) When: Tuesdays 12:45-2:45pm, from 25 April to 12 July 2023 (term time) See map and register online here: ESOL – English For Work – Leeds Adult Learning. Select ‘Apply now’ and bring ID to complete your […]
Leeds Asylum Seekers Support Network are looking for volunteers
Interested in working face-to-face with refugees and asylum seekers? Leeds Asylum Seekers Support Network are looking for volunteers to help deliver our new Welcome and Connect project – which welcomes and connects asylum seekers and refugees to life in Leeds (click here for the role description) English tutors to teach one-to-one sessions (click here for […]