Events & Publications - Press Releases
This page shows a summary of Press Releases issued by the Employability Forum since 2003.
New plan for helping refugees into work (pdf)
September 2005
A conference is being held in Cardiff to consider how refugees in Wales can make more
effective use of the skills and experience that they bring with them to the UK. Jane Hutt AM,
Business Minister for the Welsh Assembly Government, will explain how new plans are being developed
to make sure that refugees and other migrants are included in the labour market.
Time Eor Employers To Speak Up On Government Plans For Managed Migration
19 July 2005
Employability Forum is calling for employers to join the debate on Government’s plans
for changing the whole work permit system. It is likely to have a major impact on the labour
market, particularly in London where 35% of the working age population are estimated to be
migrants.
EF Welcomes Launch Of Government’s Refugee Integration Strategy
09 March 2005
The Director of the Employability Forum said today, “We welcome the positive moves by
the Government to put the integration of refugees onto the national agenda, and particularly
the emphasis on appropriate employment”.
Refugees Working in Construction
25 January 2005
Reality Check For Government's Refugee Plans
October 2004
The Government will hear first-hand reaction to its latest plans on refugee integration and
employment on 2 November when Jane Kennedy, Minister of State at the Department for Work and
Pensions, attends a major conference.
New Strategy For NHS To Benefit From Skills Of Refugee Nurses
19 July 2004
A detailed strategy for the UK to benefit from the skills of hundreds of refugee nurses who
want to work in the health service was welcomed by Government Health Minister John Hutton MP
on 19 July.
Employers To Be Offered Refugee Skills
06 July 2004
Employers from both public and private sectors will meet refugee groups in Birmingham today
(July 6) to learn how their skills can benefit the West Midlands economy and supply the pressing
needs of local employers.
Task-Force Established To Integrate Refugee Teachers Into Education Service
10 June 2004
A national task force is being established to develop a strategy to make use of the skills
of refugee teachers in education.
Refugees To Be Encouraged To Set Up Their Own Businesses
27 April 2004
Refugees who want to become self-employed and set up their own businesses are to be given
encouragement at a seminar to be held by Employability Forum.
Schools Urged To Make Use Of Refugee Teachers
21 January 2004
Education authorities seeking staff to fill shortages in schools are urged to make use of
the hundreds of trained teachers who have arrived in the UK as refugees.