Race

Race in terms of equality, diversity and human rights. As part of a person's identity, a demographic characteristic, a determinant of inequalities in our society; of people's mental health and often reduced life chances, their experiences of prejudice and discrimination and their access to the protection of equalities legislation, appropriate services

Reach Out Theatre Collective

The project is now on track after some initial hiccups with regard to recruitment. We are holding a 'Sprinboard Intensive' 2 day developmental workshop May 28/29. The aim is to focus on further skill development but also the performance process.. Lots of very positive support within the college and the Dissemination day in July!

Image showing a pair of Wellington boots and a sun umbrella - to symbolise the Summer

 

Find out more and book your place at the free EDIFdefinition projects' national dissemination event at Stratford-upon-Avon College on Wednesday 2 July 2014 at: http://bit.ly/1mJQ0ZW

Presentation by the Network for Black and Asian Professionals on 27 February 2014

Resource content
Type: 
Document
Author: 
Rajinder Mann
Publisher: 
Network for Black and Asian Professionals
Place: 
NCVO, London
Year: 
2014
Month: 
February
Day: 
27

Copy of the presentaiton made by Rajinder Mann to the ETF-funded Equalities Networks Support project on 27.2.2014

Community Learning Innovation Fund 'Projects in a Box'

The Community Learning Innovation Fund (CLIF) was a £4 million grants fund from the Skills Funding Agency, administered by NIACEdefinition, which funded 96 community learning projects in 2012/13. The projects have now published 'Projects in a Box' listed at http://www.niace.org.uk/sites/default/files/documents/clif/CLIF-Projects-2012-13-with-PIAB-links.doc. These include all the information and resources needed to replicate the project. They may be of particular interest to EDIFdefinition projects because of their lessons learnt, and also for ideas on how to report on impact. Several of them had particularly strong equality objectives. For example:

Unionlearn and National Apprenticeship Service research reveals gender stereotyping in apprenticeships

Women apprentices are far more likely to end up in low-paid jobs as a result of training in female-dominated sectors, according to new research published today (Wednesday) by unionlearn – the TUC’s learning and skills organisation – and the National Apprenticeship Service.

The study shows that while there has been a large rise in the number of women taking apprenticeships over the last ten years, many end up working in female-dominated sectors, such as early-years childcare and hairdressing, where wages tend to be lower and where there is less chance of career progression.

The report, Under-representation by gender and race in apprenticeships, warns that gender stereotyping is dissuading young women from pursuing careers in traditionally male industries.

The study also raises concerns about the low number of black and Asian people taking apprenticeships, especially in higher-paid sectors such as engineering and construction.

As well as highlighting areas of concern the report also identifies examples of good practice that have helped overcome gender stereotyping.

These include one employer providing two-week ‘taster courses’ for women thinking of applying for construction apprenticeships and ‘girls into engineering’ days where female students can visit a local refinery, meet female staff, and take part in practical tasks associated with the job.

The report recommends:

Reach Out Theatre Collective

The project is now gaining pace and getting off the ground! Open evenings, recruitment and marketing are swinging into action and a buzz about the possibilities of the multi-ethnic theatre company is circulating. Still lots to do but it's great to see the plans now being actioned. Certainly the theatre company start - up date is on track and it's going to be an interesting few weeks. Facebook and Twitter will be used as part of the recruitment drive and I am now in the process of recruiting student ambassadors to 'spread the word' and be an integral part of the marketing push. Carol Harvey-Barnes
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