The NEW ROOTS service offers a holistic approach to supporting refugees with integration across Leeds and West Yorkshire.
PATH Yorkshire is working in partnership
with Leeds Refugee Council and RETAS
in 3 stages, with flexible entry points:
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ENGAGE: Move on and crisis support
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CONNECT: Social integration and wellbeing activities
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ASPIRE: Education, Training and Employment
Eligibility*
Refugee/ Humanitarian Protection/ ILR (Settlement)/ DLR (Over 12 months- As a reult of an asylum claim)/ Resettled refugees
*Please bring BRP or Home Office letter as proof of eligibility to access the service
PATH Yorkshire will support with the Aspire aspect of the service which will comprise of:
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Employer visits: A short tour of a company or business with a brief Q & A session . The visit would provide an introduction to the British workplace.
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Supported work placements: This would be for a minimum of 2 days per week. Once again, this would provide an excellent introduction to the British workplace and help to build your confidence.
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Emloyability Workshops : Short courses covering Job searching, Writing Cover Letters, CV’s, Application Forms and Interview Skills
If you would like to take advantage of these opportunities or if you would like some more information, please contact us:
Phone: 0113 262 4600 and ask for Colvyn Inness.
Email: newroots@pathyorkshire.co.uk
Refugees Drop – in
Refugees can access support on the New Roots Project by attending our multi-agency drop-in on Thursday 10am – 1pm at Oak House. Staff from all three partners will be available every week to support individuals with their needs. More information is available on the flyer below:
UP COMING NEW ROOTS EVENTS
List of Employer Visits and Placements
Upcoming Workshop
As part of the social responsibility emphasis, we are seeking to partner with businesses and employers to support our beneficiaries regarding Training and Employment.
We are looking for employers to support with:
Employer visits: This would require a short tour of the business
with a brief Q & A session and possible networking opportunities.
The visit would provide an introduction to the British workplace.
Supported work placements: This would be for a minimum of 2
days per week over a 1 month period or 4 days per week for 2
weeks.
Once again, this would provide an excellent introduction to the
British workplace and help to build confidence.
If you would like to partner with us and support our beneficiaries with either the employer visits or work placements, or if you would like any
further information, please contact PATH Yorkshire at:
Phone: 0113 262 4600 and ask for Colvyn Inness
Email: newroots@pathyorkshire.co.uk