"The Employability Forum is looking at the whole question of migration and the world of work in the UK. My family and many others were forced to leave their homeland and we came to this country as refugees. We brought our education, our experience and our know-how with us, and we wanted to make a real contribution as new citizens."

Ram Gidoomal, Patron, Employability Forum

Migrants come to the UK for many different reasons: to study, to make a new life, to start a business or for family reasons. How we manage migration is crucial for the future of this country, Europe and the wider world.

Please let us know if you would like further information about the Employability Forum: info@employabilityforum.co.uk

  • Latest Events and News
  • VACANCY: Internships at Employability
    Closing date Monday 30th January 2012

  • We are looking to recruit 2 interns to volunteer with us for 3 days per week from February until the end of June 2012. You will be involved in a variety of initiatives including research to support a UKBA working group, implementing a refugee . . . (more>)

  • NEW: Support for refugee accountants

  • An online information resource for refugee accountants is being developed with support from the AAT, KPMG and members of the Refugee Finance Professionals Task Group. This will be complemented by series of support seminars for refugee accountants in London. . . . (more>)

  • SURVEY: Mapping emerging gaps in refugee provision

  • In late 2011 we ran a survey to identify the impact of policy changes and cuts and what the emerging gaps in services are for refugees and asylum seekers. Early findings show that 70% of respondents have had to reduce their staffing, despite an increased demand for their services. Key . . . (more>)

  • NEW Resource for schools - second edition
    Available January 2012

  • As part of Refugees into Schools we are producing a series of packs with information and activities for schools interested in raising awareness of refugees in the UK. This will be published in 3 editions, one per term. The packs builds on our experience of working with over . . . (more>)