PATH Yorkshire provides training opportunities to Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) people from across Yorkshire and supports employers across the region to turn diversity policy into practice through Positive Action Training programmes.

There are number of training placements currently available, visit http://www.pathyorkshire.org.uk/training_placement.html

Closing date 28th November 2008

There are two exciting opportunities within Rotherham Ethnic Minority Alliance (REMA), working closely with Rotherham Ethnic Communities Network (RECN): Network Co-ordinator and Community Engagement Worker. The Network is innovative in its approach to inclusive representation and BME strategic engagement. The next stage of development will be both challenging and rewarding, you will champion the BME VCS Sector and demonstrate excellent organisational ability, the ability to support and encourage organisations and communities to work together and to challenge effectively, whilst maintaining good working relationships.

Closing date for applications is 5pm Thursday 30th October 2008.

To request an application form or for an informal discussion about the post contact Taiba Yasseen (Manager) on t: 01709 720744 or email: team@rema-online.org.uk

CRC (the Churches Regional Commission for Yorkshire and the Humber) which works in the area of faith, regeneration and regional governance, are seeking an administration and finance officer to ensure the effective running of the CRC office in central Leeds, to manage and maintain financial monitoring and provide efficient administration to the CEO and CRC Board and Commission.

The post is at SCP 22, currently £18,907 p.a. (pay award pending), pro rata for 25 hours a week, £12,775.

For further information see the CRC website or phone the CRC office for an application pack - 0113 2443413, visit www.crc-online.org.uk or email info@crc-online.org.uk. Closing date: Friday 31st October 12 noon; interviews Monday 17th November.

ITV run a Foundation Placement Scheme, which is a one-year paid placement scheme for those from an Ethnic Minority background. Its aim is to give individuals the opportunity to compete fairly for openings within the media industry.
The scheme in Yorkshire is expected to start in October 2008. Further details are available from http://www.itvjobs.com/sf/asp/content/default.asp?t=18&t_section_id=11

Women and Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurs key to spark new Yorkshire and Humber business boom.

New scheme aims to ‘unlock human potential’ of minorities

Thousands of frustrated entrepreneurs across Yorkshire, who have been unable to find assistance, could receive vital help in starting their own businesses thanks to a pioneering scheme launched this month.

Bradford-based enterprise agency ATL has been chosen by Business Link Yorkshire to deliver hundreds of awareness raising events aimed specifically at women and black and ethnic minority groups as well as the disabled and the over-50s.

ATL has brought together a dynamic team of highly experienced specialist presenters to deliver nearly 300 workshops and seminars over the next year. These events will take place in a variety of easily accessible locations such as community centres, faith centres, librarys, colleges, universities and hotels throughout the Yorkshire and Humber region.

For more information, visit http://www.atlenterprise.co.uk/default.asp?page=9999901&NewsID=31