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All projects which aim to prepare persons from the already mentioned disadvantaged
population groups for the employment market are eligible. The following activities will
receive support:
• improvement of social and professional competences
• strengthening of self-esteem
• increasing of motivation
• job application training, career advice and accompaniment
Projects will be implemented within the following areas:
• information and communication technology
• teaching of basic qualifications (arithmetic, reading and writing)
• arts and crafts
• catering
• multimedia
• healthcare
• vocational preparation
All running expenses directly connected to the project will be funded and necessary
purchases not exceeding a limit of 1,000 ₤ (ca. 1,480 €). The funding must be sufficient to
cover the entire costs of the project.
The projects should take into account the cross-sectional topic of equal opportunities
for men and women and also contain activities within social, economic and environmental
fields which contribute to sustainable development.
The so-called “Partnership Group” is responsible for the selection of the projects to
receive support. This group is composed of representatives from former and current cofinancers
e.g. the London Development Agency, the London Boroughs and the Learning
and Skills Councils and representatives from organisations working together with the target
groups, former recipients of funding (project bodies) and the regional Government Office
of London.
In the 1000 projects implemented between 2002 and 2006, substantial success was
achieved: 2100 persons found employment, 2214 were allocated to educational and further
training courses and 1056 participants are now undertaking voluntary work following the
end of the projects.
Project example
Mugeni Association, Islington
The aim of the project was to provide access to employment for young black and Asian
persons and ethnic minorities. A 20-week course was offered in which these persons were
instructed in practical computer skills. In preparation for the A+ qualification, five men
and five women acquired the necessary skills to become system administrators.
The outcome of the project was that three of the participants are applying for jobs, a
further three have joined the Mugeni Association as voluntary workers and other
participants have begun the search for further training opportunities
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