Education and Employment
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Centre for Trauma, Asylum and Refugees - University of Essex
Offers an MA /PhD course in Refugee Care.
Helping you meet the Costs of Learning
Smarter Scotland and Skill- National Bureau for Students with Disabilities have produced this guide to the funding arrangements available for asylum seekers, refugees, migrant workers and EU nationals wishing to undertake Further or Higher Eduction in Scotland.
Positive News for Children of Asylum Seekers, August 2007
The Scottish Executive have announced several changes to policy which will positively effect the education of asylum-seeking children.
A study looking at how payments made to and on behalf of asylum seekers support economic activity in the Glasgow area.
Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Scotland: a Skills and Aspirations Audit Scottish Executive and Scottish Refugee Council, October 2004
Summary of this report which concludes that asylum seekers and refugees have many untapped resources to offer Scotland. Includes a link to the full text of the report.
The Assign Project The Wise Group
This project offers work experience, training and voluntary opportunities in Scotland through a project specifically designed for the needs of asylum seekers. Contact details included.
The Bridges Programmes Work shadowing / experience in Glasgow for asylum seekers and refugees. Includes application forms.
The Refugee Doctor's Database Refugee Council and British Medical Council
Call for refugee doctors to contribute to this database which will provide the information needed to assess how best to use and help qualified doctors.
Glasgow Overseas Professionals into Practice Glasgow Caledonian University
Information on a project set up to adapt the skills of midwives and nurses educated overseas to working in Scotland. Includes contact form.
Student Awards Agency for Scotland
Agency responsible for financial support for Scottish students. Includes advice on eligibility, contact details and application forms.