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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

www.transitions-london.co.ukenquiries@transitions-london.co.uk

Tel 020 8642 4431

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