It’s been 95 days since lockdown, and it’s been doing quite a lot of people’s heads in. And as activists, volunteers, staff and allies, when we’re trying to help other people who are having tough times, it’s important we are also kind to ourselves. So, the first 30 minutes of the next LMP Zoom call […]
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Free EU Settlement Scheme Webinar 2nd July 2020 13:30 – 15:30
EU Citizens and Brexit: An Introduction to the EU Settlement Scheme Online workshop via WebEx Thu, 2 July 2020 13:30 – 15:30 This online workshop is aimed at LAs, charities, third sector organisations and faith and community groups who are already working with EU nationals and their families, or who are likely to come into […]
Free courses for all – ESOL, Community Interpreting and much more – from the Workers Educational Association
WEA are running a range of activities online. These are free to all students as a way to engage in learning and connect with communities through this challenging time: https://www.wea.org.uk/online These include culture, health and wellbeing and employability courses including ESOL and Community Interpreting. There are lots of courses and the website is regularly updated. […]
Free online summer leadership programme for refugee & migration sector
Applications are now open for ‘Responding to Covid-19 Online Summer Leadership Programme: UK Migration & Refugee Sector’. The programme provides the tools, skills and development to overcome challenges, and to foster relationships that benefit organisations and the sector as a whole. It enables people to reach their leadership potential, build resilience and grow peer support […]
LCC EUSS update: Free EUSS webinar + Home Office Grant Funding
via Henriette Mahamane, Leeds Migration Support Coordinator, Communities, Leeds City Council Free webinar on the EUSS: EU Citizens and Brexit: An Introduction to the EU Settlement Scheme Online workshop via WebEx Tue, 19 May 2020 1:00pm – 3:00pm This online workshop is aimed at LAs, charities, third sector organisations and faith and community groups who […]
EU Citizens and Brexit: An Introduction to the EU Settlement Scheme – Online Workshop 24th April
What? Online workshop via Zoom When? Fri, 24 April 2020 10:00am – 12:00pm This online workshop is aimed at LAs, charities, third sector organisations and faith and community groups who are already working with EU nationals and their families, or who are likely to come into contact with this group in the future. The purpose […]
100% Digital Leeds Events on 27th April 2020
100% Digital Leeds are holding two online events next Monday as part of Leeds Digital Festival. These will be packed with useful info and about how to support your service users with digital at this time and in the future. If you plan on attending then please book via the Eventbrite links below. The events […]
Workshop: Iphone-Learn the Basics
The New Roots project has arranged a workshop at the Apple store in Leeds for Refugees. You will learn how to: – Make and receive calls – Text Messaging – Email and Attachments When: Friday 13th March 2020 12.30-2pm Where: Apple Store, Trinity Shopping Centre, Leeds, LS1 5AR To book a place please contact Jasmine […]
Free Online Course: Dyslexia and Language Teaching
Calling all ESOL teachers, modern languages teachers and teacher trainers… Lancaster University are pleased to announce a free online learning course on ‘Dyslexia and language teaching’ https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/dyslexia/6 which runs from 20th of April – 17th of May 2020. This exciting course is offered by Lancaster University in cooperation with FutureLearn and takes place over four […]
Course: Know your rights
Law Firm DLA Piper have organised a 7 week legal education programme. The course is mainly for people with Refugee Status Details Venue: DLA Piper, Prines Exchange, Princes Square, Leeds, LS1 4BY 19 February 12pm – 3pm Public Speaking andAdvocacy Skills 26 February 12pm – 3pm Welfare and Finance 4 March 12pm – 3pm Employment […]
“Get Into Work” 4 week employability course for refugees
The New Roots Team at PATH Yorkshire is launching a *new* “Get Into Work” 4 week employability course for refugees*. The course includes: Understanding the job market in the UK and the process of applying for jobs You and your skills. Matching your skills and experience to an employers job description. Applying for jobs. Learn […]
Refugee Council Training: Mental Health and Wellbeing; Homeless Applications for single refugees
The Refugee Council has arranged training in Leeds in November 1. Intro to Mental Health and Wellbeing for Refugees and Asylum Seekers. Wednesday 20th November 2019 10am-4pm Quaker Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 9DX 2. Making Homelessness applications for Single Refugees Training Friday 29th November 2019 9:15am-4.15pm Quaker Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, […]