Aims

To consolidate a strong local research base in relation to excluded groups in the labour market, building on existing research and developing additional participatory and other research in support of, and to identify good practice from, Action 2 activity.

To disseminate knowledge and good practice from research and Action 2 activity in relation to addressing the barriers and discrimination faced by excluded groups in accessing or keeping employment.

To mainstream innovative approaches and good practice by influencing strategy, policy and practice locally, regionally and nationally with regard to promoting equalities, and addressing discrimination and barriers faced by people accessing or keeping employment.

Strategic Objectives of EBH Action 3

• To produce research on the barriers to participating in the labour market for particular groups
• To highlight particular innovative projects being developed in the Brighton & Hove area, and quantify their impact
• To make new contacts and develop ideas for similar future work
• To empower excluded groups through participatory research and dissemination
• To develop information resources on labour market exclusion and adult learning and skills within Brighton & Hove
• To disseminate knowledge and good practice developed as a result of the EQUAL initiative
• To raise awareness about EQUAL and the work of the Development Partnership

The work programme for EBH Action 3 is managed by a team based at Equal Brighton & Hove in partnership with Sussex University and Brighton University. For further information about Equal Brighton & Hove Action 3, please contact:
Jane Zacharzewski, Action 3 Co-ordinator, telephone (01273) 294626.