Diversity
Prejudice and bias can take many forms and can be a major concern in the job market. Some areas are covered by legislation others are still waiting for recognition. The Equality and Human Rights Commission is the statory body with the responsibility to protect, enforce and promote equality across the seven "protected" grounds - age, disability, gender, race, religion and belief, sexual orientation and gender reassignment. If you are concerned that any of your characteristics have put you at risk of discrimination come and see us. We can discuss tactics, suggest organisations that provide help and look at issues such as disclosure and job hunting. Below are some key links you may find useful.
Ethnicity
Ethnic Britain promotes employment and education to and for Britain's Ethnic Minority community:
The Windsor Fellowship works with high flying black and Asian students and has an excellent leadership programme for first year students: www.windsor-fellowship.org.
Prospects links are available on www.prospects.ac.uk/equal_opportunities_race.htm.
Come to the Careers Centre in New Hall to pick up some useful publications: Advantage (from Real World), Smart Talent (from the Windsor Fellowship), Hobsons Guide For Ethnic Minorities and the Doctor Job Guide To Equal Opportunities.
Disability
Disability Toolkits is an excellent online resource providing support for students with disabilities, employers and academics on the subject of disability and employment: www.disabilitytoolkits.ac.uk.
Skill: National Bureau for Students with Disabilities provide a range of services and information resources: www.skill.org.uk.
Use My Ability is an advice resource website aimed at students, University staff and employers and provides
information about helping students to develop their employability skills: www.usemyability.org
EmployAbility is a free service to students and graduates with all disabilities, including dyslexia or long term health conditions, to ease the transition from education to employment. Visit www.employ-ability.org.uk for a list of internship and graduate opportunities with large international and UK employers.
We have information in the Careers Centre on the Access to Work scheme. This very useful funding source can help in tackling some of the practical obstacles that might be encountered in the work place by people with disabilities. Information is also available through www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk.
Prospects information and links: www.prospects.ac.uk/equal_opportunities_disability.htm.
Gender
Prospects pages for women in work: www.prospects.ac.uk/equal_opportunities_women.htm.
Age
Third Age Employment Network promotes better opportunities for mature people and offers local services, contacts and information on practical issues: www.taen.org.uk.
Age Positive publications are available at www.dwp.gov.uk/age-positive
Prospects information and links: www.prospects.ac.uk
Sexual Orientation - LGBT
See the Prospects pages on Sexual Orientation.
Series of national LGBT careers events sponsored by Stonewall - including London Careers show on Friday 22nd October 2010: www.diversitycareersshow.net.
General Links
See Prospects information covering key areas of equal opportunities in the work place: www.prospects.ac.uk/equal_opportunities.htm.
The Site is aimed at the 16 to 25 age group. Has some useful information on discrimination and employment law: www.thesite.org/workandstudy.