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skills audits
There has been a recent proliferation in skills audits in response to the lack of data on refugee and asylum seekers’ skills and qualifications. The initiatives listed below include both recently completed research projects and those projects undertaken by service providers to facilitate the integration of clients. Some projects are wider than the skills audit component, research projects in particular may also encompass wider issues but have been included where substantial data has been obtained on skills or where this was one of the major aims of the project.Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Goldsmiths College
This research on refugees' opportunities and barriers to employment and training collected data on the skills and qualifications of 400 refugees and asylum seekers (see also General section above). This research has now been completed and its findings and recommendations will inform the DWP refugee employment strategy. Contact Alice Bloch e: a.bloch@goldsmiths.ac.uk
This research on refugees' opportunities and barriers to employment and training collected data on the skills and qualifications of 400 refugees and asylum seekers (see also General section above). This research has now been completed and its findings and recommendations will inform the DWP refugee employment strategy. Contact Alice Bloch e: a.bloch@goldsmiths.ac.uk
Glasgow Asylum Seekers Consortium
This is an unofficial audit of qualifications and previous employment conducted on all asylum seekers on dispersal to Glasgow as part of routine information gathering. The audit collects information on occupation in country of origin and languages spoken. Education Services then screen for teachers, check qualifications against General Teaching Council of Scotland registration requirements for registration and support acquisition of additional qualifications and English Language competence, if needed.
This is an unofficial audit of qualifications and previous employment conducted on all asylum seekers on dispersal to Glasgow as part of routine information gathering. The audit collects information on occupation in country of origin and languages spoken. Education Services then screen for teachers, check qualifications against General Teaching Council of Scotland registration requirements for registration and support acquisition of additional qualifications and English Language competence, if needed.
Greater London Authority (GLA) and Refugee Women's Association (RWA)
The Mayor of London and RWA have recently published a report on the survey of refugee women's skills and qualifications in the teaching, nursing and medical professions conducted in March 2002. The report by Hildegard Dumper is entitled Missed Opportunities: A skills audit of refugee women in London from the teaching, nursing and medical professions (see also Resources section). Contact Greater London Authority, City Hall, The Queen's Walk, London, SE1 2AA t: 020 7983 4000.
The Mayor of London and RWA have recently published a report on the survey of refugee women's skills and qualifications in the teaching, nursing and medical professions conducted in March 2002. The report by Hildegard Dumper is entitled Missed Opportunities: A skills audit of refugee women in London from the teaching, nursing and medical professions (see also Resources section). Contact Greater London Authority, City Hall, The Queen's Walk, London, SE1 2AA t: 020 7983 4000.
Home Office Immigration Research and Statistics Service (IRSS)
The IRSS is conducting a postal survey on the skills, qualifications and English language competency of people granted refugee status and ELR. The pilot is now completed and the main stage is currently taking place. All those receiving permission to remain in the UK over a three-month period have been sent a questionnaire with their favourable decision letter from the Home Office. The equivalence of their overseas qualifications will be assessed by NARIC. This will be the largest ever skills audit of this group and the project is due to report to the Home Secretary in March 2003. Contact e: Kate.Hitchcock@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk or e: Janis.Makarewich-Hall@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
The IRSS is conducting a postal survey on the skills, qualifications and English language competency of people granted refugee status and ELR. The pilot is now completed and the main stage is currently taking place. All those receiving permission to remain in the UK over a three-month period have been sent a questionnaire with their favourable decision letter from the Home Office. The equivalence of their overseas qualifications will be assessed by NARIC. This will be the largest ever skills audit of this group and the project is due to report to the Home Secretary in March 2003. Contact e: Kate.Hitchcock@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk or e: Janis.Makarewich-Hall@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
Learning and Skills Councils (LSCs)
The national office of the LSC is working on a draft guidance note called Equality and diversity: Meeting the Learning Needs of Asylum Seekers and Refugees. A number of local LSCs are considering or have initiated or completed skills audits or broader studies into the employment preparation needs and potential of refugees and asylum seekers.
The national office of the LSC is working on a draft guidance note called Equality and diversity: Meeting the Learning Needs of Asylum Seekers and Refugees. A number of local LSCs are considering or have initiated or completed skills audits or broader studies into the employment preparation needs and potential of refugees and asylum seekers.
Learning and Skills Council, London North
As part of the wider study conducted by Africa Educational Trust and published by the London North LSC in July 2002, this research also collected data on previous employment in home country, English language skills, and level of previous education from refugees and people seeking asylum in Barnet, Enfield, Haringey and Waltham Forest. The report is entitled Refugees and Asylum Seekers in the Learning and Skills Council London North Area (see Resources section above). Contact e: Elizabeth.kwaw@lsc.gov.uk
As part of the wider study conducted by Africa Educational Trust and published by the London North LSC in July 2002, this research also collected data on previous employment in home country, English language skills, and level of previous education from refugees and people seeking asylum in Barnet, Enfield, Haringey and Waltham Forest. The report is entitled Refugees and Asylum Seekers in the Learning and Skills Council London North Area (see Resources section above). Contact e: Elizabeth.kwaw@lsc.gov.uk
London Development Agency (LDA)
The LDA has recently commissioned a research project that will identify the main skills, employment, enterprise and economic development barriers and issues which prevent refugees and asylum seekers from fully participating and contributing to the capital's economy. The project will make policy recommendations and establish a skills, qualifications and employment baseline. The research is to be undertaken by Michael Bell Associates. Contact e: MbA at info@mba4consultancy.co.uk
The LDA has recently commissioned a research project that will identify the main skills, employment, enterprise and economic development barriers and issues which prevent refugees and asylum seekers from fully participating and contributing to the capital's economy. The project will make policy recommendations and establish a skills, qualifications and employment baseline. The research is to be undertaken by Michael Bell Associates. Contact e: MbA at info@mba4consultancy.co.uk
NIACE
NIACE, the national organisation for adult learning, conducted a pilot skills and qualifications audit that involved 121 refugees and asylum seekers in the Leicester area. The findings were published in Asylum Seekers' Skills and Qualifications Audit Pilot Project in April 2001. Contact Sue Waddington e: sue.waddington@niace.org.uk or Fiona Aldridge e: Fiona.Aldridge@niace.org.uk.
NIACE, the national organisation for adult learning, conducted a pilot skills and qualifications audit that involved 121 refugees and asylum seekers in the Leicester area. The findings were published in Asylum Seekers' Skills and Qualifications Audit Pilot Project in April 2001. Contact Sue Waddington e: sue.waddington@niace.org.uk or Fiona Aldridge e: Fiona.Aldridge@niace.org.uk.
Plymouth University and local asylum support organisations
The university has developed a questionnaire relating to skills, potential and actual, of asylum seekers and refugees arriving in the area. The project team would like to find out about similar studies that could provide a framework for comparative analysis. Contact Dr. Alex Cunliffe, Principal Lecturer, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Plymouth, PL4 8AA t: 01752 233215/233275 f: 01752 233206 e: A.Cunliffe@plymouth.ac.uk
The university has developed a questionnaire relating to skills, potential and actual, of asylum seekers and refugees arriving in the area. The project team would like to find out about similar studies that could provide a framework for comparative analysis. Contact Dr. Alex Cunliffe, Principal Lecturer, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Plymouth, PL4 8AA t: 01752 233215/233275 f: 01752 233206 e: A.Cunliffe@plymouth.ac.uk
Refugee Action, Goldsmiths University
The research conducted by a Goldsmiths University team and commissioned by Refugee Action collected data on the skills, qualifications and employment experience that Somali refugees have brought with them on arrival and have obtained since living here. The research is now published and entitled The professional capacity of nationals from the Somali region in Britain (see Resources section above).
The research conducted by a Goldsmiths University team and commissioned by Refugee Action collected data on the skills, qualifications and employment experience that Somali refugees have brought with them on arrival and have obtained since living here. The research is now published and entitled The professional capacity of nationals from the Somali region in Britain (see Resources section above).
Scottish Refugee Council and the Scottish Executive
The Scottish Executive has commissioned a skills audit that is being carried out by a team of three researchers at the Scottish Refugee Council (SRC). The research began in March 2003 and seeks to record the skills, education levels, previous and current employment situation and hopes and aspirations of 500 asylum seekers and refugees resident in Glasgow and Edinburgh. The project is due to complete in April 2003 and a report of the findings will be made available. Contact Kushtrim Ibrani e: kushtrim.ibrani@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk
The Scottish Executive has commissioned a skills audit that is being carried out by a team of three researchers at the Scottish Refugee Council (SRC). The research began in March 2003 and seeks to record the skills, education levels, previous and current employment situation and hopes and aspirations of 500 asylum seekers and refugees resident in Glasgow and Edinburgh. The project is due to complete in April 2003 and a report of the findings will be made available. Contact Kushtrim Ibrani e: kushtrim.ibrani@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk
Southampton City Council, Training and Employment Initiatives
Skills audit of asylum seekers and refugees in Southampton
This audit aims to identify the skills, qualifications and experiences of asylum seekers and refugees in the Southampton area in order to establish a baseline of information that can be disseminated to relevant agencies to inform service development and enable refugees to achieve their maximum potential. The audit hopes to identify the training and employment requirements of refugees and asylum seekers and thereby facilitate their integration into the labour market. The audit is being conducting using a questionnaire that is administered by local agencies and a report on the findings will be made available in June 2003. Contact Kathryn Rankin e: k.rankin@southampton.gov.uk t: 023 8083 2396
Skills audit of asylum seekers and refugees in Southampton
This audit aims to identify the skills, qualifications and experiences of asylum seekers and refugees in the Southampton area in order to establish a baseline of information that can be disseminated to relevant agencies to inform service development and enable refugees to achieve their maximum potential. The audit hopes to identify the training and employment requirements of refugees and asylum seekers and thereby facilitate their integration into the labour market. The audit is being conducting using a questionnaire that is administered by local agencies and a report on the findings will be made available in June 2003. Contact Kathryn Rankin e: k.rankin@southampton.gov.uk t: 023 8083 2396
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