PATH National project: London Development Agency (LDA) "Public Sector BAME Programme"
The LDA has awarded a grant to PATH National Ltd to provide routes into sustainable employment and improved pathways into higher level jobs across the public sector targeting BAME communities.
Background
Unemployment rates for BAME groups are generally higher than for the white population. In much of the public sector BAME groups are well represented, however in a number of fields there remains a concern that the workforce is unrepresentative of the wider community. In particular in a number of sub-sectors, whilst overall employment rates are representative, there is often a bias towards BAME employment in lower level jobs. At the same time there is a growing recognition that delivery of public services can be improved if the workforce better reflects the community it serves.
Scope and Objectives
The overall aim of the project is to reduce barriers to employment and progression of BAME groups within the public sector. By working in partnership with different public sector organisations we (PATH) aim to identify occupations and job roles where BAME communities are under-represented and develop short-term responses. PATH will establish the business cases for intervention and ensure that partner organisations are aware of equal opportunities with a view to developing responses that are integral to the employers HR function.
Our objective is to provide support to BAME employees through Management Development programmes and those looking for work in the public sector, through the provision of training opportunities.
Who to contact
The LDA funding allows for PATH to support a number of individuals and organisations. If you think your organisation would benefit from this project or have any queries, please contact Anusha Wijeyakumar - Project Manager on 020 7001 2000 or email anusha@pathuk.co.uk.
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