The North West RSMP-funded HK Pathways North West Employment Advice and Support programme has been delivering in the region since April 2024 and has already supported around 150 people with dedicated employment support including; workshops, advice, guidance, corporate mentoring and bespoke one-to-one support sessions. All of this has resulted in dozens of BN(O) visa holders across the region successfully securing employment, training, progression opportunities and work experience/volunteering.
We are now seeking applications for Phase 2 of the HK Pathways programme which will see us extend the support for a further 6 months, with delivery on Phase 2 beginning in October, bringing the total length of the programme to one year.
There will be 3 lots available for application:
Lot 1 – Greater Manchester
Lot 2 – Merseyside & Cheshire
Lot 3 – Lancashire & Cumbria
£50,000 is available per lot for a total spend of £150,000 (with the total spend across both Phase 1 and Phase 2 being nearly £300,000).
More information on why we launched the programme in April, why we are opting to extend the programme, what we are expecting to fund as well as information on eligibility and application timelines in the Guidance and Application Form document at the bottom of this page that can be downloaded.
There will also be an information session held on Monday 29th July where the RSMP will give information on the grants, and the application process and take questions. You can register for the session on the Eventbrite website.
All applications must be returned to [email protected] by 23:59 pm on Sunday 18th August.