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Each year, New Link works with thousands of new arrivals, including
migrant workers, helping them socially and economically integrate.
However, its extensive range of employment services is helping to
equip people with the necessary skills to move into the jobs market
and boost the local economy. New Link offers a number of free
services with bilingual support for employees and employers, many of
which can be run at an employer's site.
Services include:
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access to English language
classes
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individual information and
advice to employees on housing, health, education, immigration
etc, as well as issues which can impact on an employees ability
to remain in employment
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workers registration scheme
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access to National Insurance
number
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access to training opportunities
available to employers and employees through Train to Gain and
other opportunities
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training for employers on issues
around employing migrant workers and other new arrivals
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training for employers/employees
on cultural awareness around new arrivals to the UK to promote
understanding and cohesion within the workforce
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advertising of job vacancies on
a jobs noticeboard or through employer career/recruitment events
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UK equivalent of overseas
academic qualifications
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advertising of vacancies to over
40 voluntary and community groups through a community newsletter
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assistance with CV writing,
interview skills, completing application forms for internal
vacancies/progression
Fiona Baugh, skills and employment
coordinator at New Link, said: "The services we offer can provide
vital help to employees and employers, as well as aiding integration
in the city. Services available are wide and varied, and we welcome
any enquiries which will ultimately support business growth in the
city."
Councillor Graham Murphy, cabinet
member for housing, regeneration and economic development, added:
"Despite the current economic climate on the world stage,
Peterborough is performing well and has a range of exciting plans in
the pipeline, which will attract further investment. It's important
with such ambitious growth targets the city can provide both the
skilled and unskilled labour the market requires. New Link's
employment service provides that link for some of our newer
residents."
For further information, call Fiona
Baugh, skills and employment coordinator at New Link, on (01733)
864305 or email
fiona.baugh@peterborough.gov.uk
September 2008 -
Peterborough UK Community Website
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