Events & Publications - Previous Events
Refugee Employment in Manchester
08 November 2005
The final regional event for 2005, this conference brought together key partners
to explore what needs to happen in Manchester to forge better links with Jobcentre Plus and
the voluntary sector in order to implement refugee employment strategies in the region.
Refugee Employment in London
03 November 2005
A second regional event to discuss the implementation of Government and Jobcentre
Plus strategies at a local level. This event examined the situation in London, and how relevant
refugee and employment agencies can work together to encourage higher labour market participation
amongst refugees.
Joint Seminar of Employability Forum and the RSA
26 October 2005
Making Migration Work – an opportunity for business leaders and senior managers from
universities, trade unions and professional bodies to consider the Government’s proposals
on managing migration including the introduction of a new points-based system.
Developing a Refugee Employment Strategy in Wales
Pierrot Ngadi, Voice of Congo
talking with Roger Dinham,
Jobcentre Plus Wales
06 September 2005, Cardiff
This was a regional event to discuss refugee employment in Wales.
It built on recent DWP and Jobcentre Plus reports which stressed the importance of providing
practical help to refugee jobseekers. The event was organised with the help of the Welsh Refugee
Council, the Welsh Local Authorities Consortium for Refugees and Asylum Seekers and local Refugee
Communities.
The report can be downloaded here (pdf).
Managing Migration – the Australian Model
06 July 2005
This seminar at the Australian
High Commission outlined the Australian immigration ‘points’ system,
and explored whether it might be adapted to fit the ‘new’ British model. The
report can be downloaded here (pdf).
Open Space Event on Refugee Employment
11 May 2005
This regional event focused on refugee employment in Birmingham and the West Midlands, and
discussed the barriers encountered when getting refugees into appropriate employment. Download
the report here (pdf)
Refugees Working in Education (2)
26 May 2005
A seminar took place in early 2005 with practitioners working with refugee teachers or refugees
who want to work in education in the UK. Download the report here (pdf)
Refugees Working in Construction
25 January 2005
This meeting was an opportunity to review how we can make more effective use
of the professional, technical and trade skills of refugees and other migrants within the construction
industry. Download the report here (pdf)