As a collective, Aire Logic, BJSS, Netcompany, NHS Digital and Mastek want to help Ukrainian refugees find jobs in the the technology industry in Leeds. The event will provide an overview of what the organisations do, the type of roles that they offer and how to apply. The workshop will also include: Advice on creating […]
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Volunteering with Older People – 27th March 2023 10:00 – 11:30
By Elliot Reid - PATH Yorkshire on 22nd March 2023 in Education, Training & Work, Ukraine, Volunteers
This visit to Sabhrang is only open to women, refugee women, and women who have fled the conflict in Ukraine On this visit you will: See what Sabhrang do Get an introduction to working with the elderly Have an opportunity to gain work experience To register or find out more information please call or text […]
Right to work checks survey: closing 28th March 2023
The Migrants’ Rights Network (MRN), Migrants at Work and the Open Rights Group are currently running a Challenge the Checks campaign and have introduced a survey to uncover the negative effects of expecting employers to enforce immigration law in the workplace. With the survey, they are asking people to share information on how they are affected by the employment […]
Harehills English Language Project (HELP ESOL) – free term time sessions, with a creche
Learners are welcome to come to St. Aidan’s Church Community Hall (Elford Place West, off Roundhay Road) on Tuesdays or Thursdays between 10-11:30am to do registration. This involves a short test to check their level, which takes around 30 minutes. If we have a place in a suitable class, learners can start class immediately. If not, […]
Marks and Spencer jobs for refugees
M&S is taking over the Debenhams store at White Rose shopping centre and has multiple job vacancies. Here is what their website says about refugees. M&S Jobs for Refugees M&S recognises the challenges refugees can face in getting a job, sometimes settling into a new job can also be hard. We are proud to welcome […]
WEA Free Drawing Classes, 9th March – 6th April 2023
Join us for our FREE* Creative Drawing course in the Thackray Medical Museum in Leeds! This introductory course will introduce learners to the basic foundation skills of drawing through a structured creative activity program. They will explore a variety of different drawing techniques. Suited to people of all ability levels. For more information, or to […]
WEA English Writing Course – 22nd Feb 2023 – 22 March 2023
Our FREE* Writing English course in Chapeltown & Harehills Learning Projects still has plenty of spaces, come and join us! This course gives learners the opportunity to share stories with one another about life as a newcomer to Leeds. We will share our stories in discussion, and also learn how to tell our stories in […]
Intercultural communication – a training resource for volunteers supporting refugees and asylum seekers from the Centre for Intercultural Development
This document has been shared with kind permission of John at http://diversityworks.co.uk and share following the positive feedback we got for the BBC article on anti-racist approaches to spoken communication. This resource is designed to support better and more fruitful communications with people who speak English as a second or other language. The guide accompanies […]
Working in the UK – a Toolkit for refugees and other migrants from Migration Yorkshire
The toolkit is an interactive PDF. So, while it’s not an app, it’s a universally recognised format which works from a mobile phone and tablet as well as a PC or laptop. There are lots of additional links in each section and a glossary that can be accessed by clicking the bottom of each page. […]
Help find Business Allies in Leeds to help #LiftTheBan and allow Asylum Seekers to work
By Jon from LASSN on 10th February 2023 in Activism & Campaigning, Education, Training & Work, Opinion, Resource
via Asylum Masters and Lift The Ban High Street Challenge webinar- 9th March We’re holding a webinar on zoom on Thursday 9th March 12-1pm for campaigners to learn more about our latest campaign initiative, the High Street Challenge; share tips and tactics for winning local business support; and hear from our brilliant business allies who are already […]
Let’s fight Cancer Awareness Session: 14th December 2022
MEMEC presents “Let’s fight Cancer” Cancer Awareness session- on 14/12/2022- @ 11:00-14:30 Location: Krimos BBQ. Armley Limited places – No Childcare To reserve your place, please fill the registration form: https://forms.gle/wwA6y5hLsb7nNCpY6 Feel free to attend and circulate the flyer
Free multicultural event – Ramgharia Centre, 19th December 2022
By Sabah Achhide on 1st December 2022 in Education, Training & Work, Event, Health, Meeting, Services
Everyone is welcome on 19/12/2022 @ 1:00-4:30. Location: Ramgharhia Centre. 8-10 Chapeltown Rd, LS7 3AP Free Entry – Free Food- Free stalls to hire – Entertainment for children Registration form: https://forms.gle/EaRLm9izFg5XdyHq7