transitions sheila heard presentation private sector engagement ; refugee employment final 280116
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Transitions London CIC Private sector and refugee employment
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Best Practice Employer Engagement
Employed and work placement candidates.
47% skilled jobs. 66 placements. 333 (127 STEM) applications. STEM
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Candidate challenges•Career gap/ references
•Self confidence /mental health
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Challenges for corporates (private, public, not for profit)
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Example Success story
Electrical Design Engineer •consultant
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Suggestions gov.uk
information for employers
1 year Refugee JSA: not subject to sanctions for experiencing multiple barriers
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Suggestions for Home Office
Continue with Refugee Integration Loan
New Refugee Employment Access Fund: for employers and/or refugees
Provide employment services signposting information
Restart RIES ?
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Thank you.
Sheila Heard, Managing director Transitions London CIC
Tel 020 8642 4431
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