Training and Employment

.: Training.

People with refugee status or ELR can take up training if they choose to do so. There are different types of institutions, which offer training on different levels. For example: ESOL, WBLA, MEWN Cymru, CSV Training Wales, DPIA and WRC just to name a few. Many vocational courses include a work placement outside the college or institute and lead to nationally recognized vocational qualifications. Popular courses include Information Technology, business administration, accountancy, social and health care. These courses lead to qualifications (NVQs).

.: Government training schemes.

You are eligible for a government training scheme if you have the permission to work in the UK. To register, you should go to a local job centre or Employment Service. These organizations will help you to get onto training courses. Many colleges and other organizations run special courses for refugees. People with disability or who need to learn English may be able to start "work-based learning for adults" Contact colleges directly or ask any refugee support group in your area.

.: Job Search Courses.

Colleges and agencies run job search courses to give you the information and skills you need to find work. Ask for more information on local courses at the job centre or a college.

.: Using your Qualification.

If you have academic or professional qualifications gained in your home country, you will probably want to know if they can be recognized in the UK. The National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) gives information on how overseas qualifications relate to UK qualifications. It is important to note that you have to have the particular qualifications and be registered in order to work or practice certain professions in the UK, for example nursing, medicine, law, teacher, architecture, pharmacy and many others. In certain professions you will be expected to retrain or do a conversion course to become familiar with UK working practices.