Council forks out £60k for more learning courses for asylum seekers to tackle bulging waiting list
A council is using £60 000 of Government funding to provide extra learning courses for asylum seekers due to high demand. Stoke on Trent Council seek to provide the courses not only to help support learners with their communication, reading and writing, but also teach computer skills and show them how to apply for jobs online. There are currently 1 044 asylum seekers living in dispersed accommodation in the city, according to the most recent Home Office figures, with an additional 267 people
A council is using £60 000 of Government funding to provide extra learning courses for asylum seekers due to high demand. Stoke on Trent Council seek to provide the courses not only to help support learners with their communication, reading and writing, but also teach computer skills and show them how to apply for jobs online. There are currently 1 044 asylum seekers living in dispersed accommodation in the city, according to the most recent Home Office figures, with an additional 267 people
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