About this project
This work was previously funded by EU money and then through central government funding allocated to the Strategic Migration Partnership.
But we have now successfully moved to funding through 8 local authorities across the region who will benefit most from the EON project. EON will fill the gaps in eligibility and services provided to a range of overseas nationals in the East of England. The work of the employment advisers will help to address and prevent future homelessness when asylum seekers are granted a decision as well as assist clients currently on benefits into work.
Work with asylum seekers
The funding local authorities have requested that our employment advisers visit asylum seekers in the region even before a decision on their case has been granted. Consequently employment advisers will ask people about their intentions to stay or leave the area in which they are currently resident to assist with forward planning.
Once an asylum seeker has been granted a decision, the employment adviser will continue to work with them or refer them to the best employability programme for their needs.
What we offer?
Eligible clients will receive comprehensive employment advice from a specialist, experienced adviser. This will include assistance to prepare CVs, application forms and interview practice. The employment adviser will work with each individual to help them find vacancies in line with their previous experience, qualifications and career goals. They will also provide support once a client has found work. This may include completing references and right to work checks, understanding contracts and facilitating conversations with superiors. The employment advisers are able to work with clients who have a wide range of career goals.
Supporting highly skilled clients
People with a high skills level often face complicated challenges when getting back into their established careers. For example, doctors may find this takes as much as 6 years.
We are able to assist people looking to restart a graduate, professional or medical career through our specialist adviser, Ferzana Kusair, who has built up many contacts with regional employers and the NHS in particular during the project.
If you wish to get assistance from Ferzana, please complete the registration form. An employment advisor will be in touch to assess your skills, qualifications and ambitions. They will then make the onward referral to Ferzana.
ESOL courses
Our employment advisers can refer clients to undertake our specialist ESOL courses, including:
- Driving theory
- Housing and homelessness
- IELTS and OET preparation
These courses take place online across the region.