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European Integration Fund ( EIF) VISION Project Ipswich

European Integration Fund ( EIF) VISION Project Ipswich. Aims The aim of the project is to put into action the EU Framework of Common Basic Principles for integration by promoting community cohesion and integration in Ipswich and Suffolk. European Integration Fund

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European Integration Fund ( EIF) VISION Project Ipswich

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  1. European Integration Fund ( EIF) VISION ProjectIpswich

  2. Aims The aim of the project is to put into action the EU Framework of Common Basic Principles for integration by promoting community cohesion and integration in Ipswich and Suffolk.

  3. European Integration Fund • The first tranche of funding came in 2007 • Third Country Nationals ( Non EU Nationals) • New arrivals ( The person should have not been in the country for more than 5 years initially. This year the term has changed to 10 years) • Visa leading to settlement in the UK

  4. Background • Potential isolation of newly-arrived third country nationals; barriers to accessing services • No Recourse to Public Funds • Specific needs of new arrivals not being met • No interaction with the local community

  5. Barriers • Language • Culture • Religion • Self Confidence • Inhibitions • Awareness

  6. Objectives • Language & IT courses that up-skill and improve employability • Introductory programmes that promote mutual understanding and integration • Employment awareness programme • Exchange of good practice, experience and information

  7. CSV Media Clubhouse Ipswich EIF Projects • ICON Project - 2008 to 2010 Completed • ACTION Project - 2009 to 2011 Currently running • VISION Project - 2011 to 2014 ( launched in Sept 2011)

  8. Courses provided • Accredited ESOL training • ESOL & Citizenship Course • IT & Media Training Courses • CV Writing Skills & Interview Techniques • Mentoring Training

  9. Services provided • Information Advice & Guidance Sessions • NARIC sessions • One Stop Shop • Life in The UK Exam support workshops

  10. Events & other activities for Integration • Taste of Life Annual Event • Chat ‘n’ Chill Group • Cultural, Historical & Political Visits • Awareness about Goods & Services • Volunteering Opportunities

  11. Projects Statistics • 700+ people benefiting from the projects • High level of community and public interest about the projects • High level of interest for One stop shop • 150+ beneficiaries into volunteering • 60+ beneficiaries into employment Results update October 2011

  12. Contact VISION Project CSV Media Clubhouse 120 Princes Street Ipswich IP1 1RS Tel 01473 418 032 Email : gdesai@csv.org.uk

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