jonbeech

About Jon Beech

I joined LASSN as the Director in December 2013. I've a particular interest in mental health, ethnicity, and helping people make sense of their world and their community.

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Writing About Skills on a CV Session for Refugees – 6th of June 2023 at 13:00 to 14:30

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2023-09-06T19:23:41+01:006th September, 2023|

[ad_1] In this session you will: Think about the skills you have Learn how to write about your skills Find out the purpose of a CV See what information to include on a CV Plan out your own CV, ready to complete with an advisor This session is open to refugees and people who have fled the conflict in Ukraine. The session will be held at: PATH Yorkshire, 29 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, LS7 3PD [ad_2] Source link

Completing Application Forms for Refugees – Tuesday 20th June 2023 13:00 – 14:30

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2023-09-06T18:21:04+01:006th September, 2023|

[ad_1] In this session you will: Learn about different types of application forms Find out how to fill out an application form Get help on structuring your responses to questions or scenarios To register to attend or for more information, please contact Elliot on 07943027922 or [email protected] [ad_2] Source link

Barnardo’s support helplines for asylum seekers, Ukrainians and Hong Kong BNO

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2023-09-06T17:17:31+01:006th September, 2023|

[ad_1] Barnardo’s support helplines for asylum seekers, Ukrainians and Hong Kong BNO https://helpline.barnardos.org.uk/ Barnardo’s Boloh Helpline is pleased to announce the expansion of our service to support the mental health and wellbeing of adult asylum seekers across the UK. This project is funded by the Home Office from September 2022 until 31st January 2025. The Helpline offers advice, signposting, emotional support and 8 free sessions of therapy by qualified Barnardo’s therapists. These sessions can take place remotely via telephone or online. Helpline advisors can provide a service in English, Arabic, Urdu, Punjabi, Mirpuri, Luganda, Ruyankole, Rukiga, Rutooro and Kinyarwanda. The therapeutic sessions can be provided in the following languages including English, Gujarati, Urdu, Pashto, Bengali, French, Spanish, Arabic, Punjabi, Mirpuri, Pothwari, Hinko, Hindi and Sundhi. Interpreters are used when this is required. Translated posters available here. The Helpline is open Monday – Friday (10am-8pm) and Saturday (10-3pm) via phone 0800 151 2605, webchat and email [email protected].  [ad_2] Source link

Online Session for people who host Ukrainian refugees: ‘How to Support Your Guest to Find Their Own Accommodation’ 20th July 2023, 7pm

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2023-09-06T16:08:11+01:006th September, 2023|

[ad_1] Online information session for Hosts of Ukrainian Refugees Presented by Carolanne Israel, Senior Housing Advisor, Leeds Housing OptionsThursday 20th July, 7.00pm To book and receive the online link please email or telephone Anna: 07462808789 For more information click here [ad_2] Source link

Resource of the Week: Education funding options for refugees and asylum seekers 2023

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2024-09-26T07:48:56+01:006th September, 2023|

[ad_1] It’s that time of year when people are thinking about exam results and Universities. Universities of Sanctuary maintain a comprehensive list of resources for asylum seekers and refugees who wish to access Higher Education Student Action for Refugees also list of scholarships and grants, and guides to making successful applications Lastly, Refugee Education UK have produced a list of funding options – mostly but not exclusively – for young refugees and asylum seekers. Do you have any resources you’d like to share? please email [email protected] and he’ll be delighted to add it to this page. [ad_2] Source link

How to Complete Application Forms – Session for Refugees 08/08/23

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2023-09-06T13:00:16+01:006th September, 2023|

[ad_1] Completing Application Forms – 8th August 13:00 to 14:30 This session is designed to help you understand what to do when completing an application form. In this session you will: Learn about different types of application forms Find out how to fill out an application form Get help on structuring your responses Session is open to refugees and those who fled the conflict in Ukraine. To join please contact Elliot on 07943027922 or [email protected] [ad_2] Source link

STEP Ukraine – free intensive, virtual, 12-week English language and employment programme for Ukrainians in the UK

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2023-09-06T11:59:04+01:006th September, 2023|

[ad_1] STEP Ukraine is designed to help you find meaningful employment in the UK and improve your English. STEP Ukraine is funded by the UK Government and is completely free for all participants. It is open to anyone from Ukraine who is over 18 and arrived in the UK on either the Homes for Ukraine Scheme, the Ukraine Family Scheme, or is on the Ukraine Extension Scheme. You can join if you are unemployed or if you have a job but are hoping to move into more relevant employment. We can also support people interested in self-employment. The programme includes: An intensive 10 weeks of 2.5 hour daily English classes by the British Council, with options to take the lessons morning, afternoon or evening 12 weeks of weekly employment support with a dedicated employment advisor, to support with: CV writing, job applications, interview prep, support with job search, and specialist workshops All classes are remote, and teacher led. They are streamed so you will be with classmates at a similar level. STEP Ukraine is delivered by World Jewish Relief and the British Council. Interested? Click here to complete our referral form or call our freephone 0800 319 6089. Please note that enrolment is on a rolling basis, so there is no deadline for registering but you should register as soon as possible to secure your place in the programme.     [ad_2] Source link

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