This guide is for agencies in the South East (SE) region who are involved in supporting the resettlement of refugees through the government resettlement schemes. This includes local authorities, agencies commissioned to deliver resettlement support, ESOL4 providers, Community Sponsors, Jobcentre Plus and National Careers Service.
The guide can be used to inform and help with different aspects of employment support for refugees:
- Setting up discrete provision
- Integrating it within existing services and roles
- Providing direct support to refugees to progress into employment
- Commissioning services.
21 April 2026
Labour Market Briefing: April 2026
Our analysis of the ONS labour market statistics, released on the morning of 21 April 2026.
21 April 2026
Labour market dashboard
Every month, Learning and Work Institute produces detailed and timely analysis of the latest labour market statistics from ONS. Explore our interactive charts.
21 April 2026
Labour market stats response, April 2026
L&W’s chief economist Dr Helen Gray responds to the latest labour market data from ONS.
19 March 2026
Labour Market Briefing: March 2026
Our analysis of the ONS labour market statistics, released on the morning of 19 March 2026.
19 March 2026
Labour market stats response, March 2026
L&W’s chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the latest labour market data from ONS.
17 March 2026
There’s one million NEETs in the UK. Are we doing enough?
Stephen Evans, Chief Executive at Learning and Work Institute, reflects on the Government’s expansion of the Youth Guarantee and if support is going far enough to help young people into work or training.
17 March 2026
Beyond the headline: What emerging qualitative insights tell us about supporting young people into work
Iona McArdle, L&W’s JobsPlus Programme Manager, shares some emerging insights from the JobsPlus evaluation on young people’s experiences of being not in education, employment or training (NEET).
16 March 2026
Responding to the Government’s announcement on expanding opportunities for young people
L&W Chief Executive Stephen Evans responds to the Government’s announcement on expanding opportunities for young people on 16 March 2026.
26 February 2026
New innovation trial offers young Londoners with health conditions tailored support to get ‘work ready’
Shaw Trust is funding and designing a new service to help young people with a health condition or disability get ‘work ready.’ The innovation trial will be evaluated by L&W and launched in partnership with the West London Alliance.
