The Refugee Welcome Programme - Work and Skills
The Refugee Welcome Programme – Work and Skills (RWP) is Greater Manchester’s partnership approach to supporting people seeking asylum and refugees to learn, settle and live well in our communities.
RWP brings together local authorities in partnership with over 40 voluntary and community sector organisations to deliver skills and employment support that is tailored to the specific needs of refugees and people seeking asylum.
Each locality has devised a unique model based on the needs and partners in their area, with the common aims of improving, for people aged 16+ seeking asylum or granted international protection:
• Access and attendance to English language education.
• Confidence, community connection and wellbeing as a route to employability.
• Digital literacy and inclusion.
• Access to appropriate literacy, numeracy and vocational training.
• Access to suitable and sustainable employment.
How to access:
To find out more about the Refugee Welcome Programme offer in each locality view the website: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/homelessness-and-migration/migration-and-inclusion/the-refugee-welcome-programme-work-and-skills/
Localities: Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan
- Education and Training
- Employability
- English Language
- Health and Wellbeing
- Digital Support
Service is operating at normal capacity.
(last updated - 10/09/25)
Check website for each localities' contact information and opening times
Immigration Status: All
Minimum Age: 16
Region: Greater Manchester
The programme is open to people seeking asylum and refugees who received their status following an asylum claim, or through family reunion. This includes people who received Humanitarian Protection, or people with pending appeals.
Languages: No information available