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Graduation... the beginning of a new challenge

29/7/2019

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I sat down with Kidist to talk about her journey from service user to staff member at RETAS. Her story is incredible and I hope you enjoy hearing about it as much as I did.

Kidist's journey reflects that of many of our staff members and volunteers, which we feel adds real value to our workforce and strategic development. 

We are excited to see the continued development of her social enterprise. 

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Using Social Media for Good

20/2/2019

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Jonathan Gilbert founded a fantastic digital marketing and communications agency called SM4G which provides mentoring support for small businesses and charities. Jonathan started working with RETAS as a result of funding from the Enable Grant from Lloyds Bank Foundation, which allowed him to be contracted through Good Things Foundation. He supported us with a range of improvements including increased presence on social media as well as redesigning our website. 

This blog is a reflection on his time working with RETAS and the continuation of this working relationship. 

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How I am channelling my experience of front line work into campaigning...

20/12/2018

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Mary started at RETAS as a volunteer in early 2015 and following this worked as an employment and education adviser until the middle of last year. She was an incredible asset to the organisation and had an amazing impact on so many service users. While we were incredibly sad to lose her, we were thrilled that she is still working in the sector and that she can now channel some of her frustrations and expert knowledge into her work with Asylum Matters. 

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In conversation with the CEO

27/11/2018

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I sat down with Roger to chat about his role since his first involvement with RETAS as he has had such an interesting journey which I felt was important to share. Roger's journey very much mirrors that of lots of our current and former staff members, many of whom began as volunteers and progressed through various roles. Equally, many of our current and former staff have themselves been through the asylum process and been service users at RETAS which we feel adds a crucial perspective and contribution to the way in which we carry out our services. 

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About Us

Established in 2002, RETAS (Refugee Education Training Advice Service) has a vision to see all refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants to feel welcome and supported to fully integrate into society.

​We provide assistance with access to education, re-qualification, training and employment to help them better integrate in their communities. We strive to build confidence and hope in our service users, and empower them to build a safe and secure life here in the UK.

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233-237 Roundhay Road
The Roundhay Road Resource Centre
Leeds, LS8 4HS
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Tel: 0113 380 5630
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Email: ​​info@retasleeds.org.uk

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RETAS is a registered Charity. Charity Number: 1121330 - Company Number 6365085
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Team
    • Our Policies & Procedures
    • Our Partners & Funders
  • What We Do
    • ESOL Classes
    • Welcome to Leeds Project
    • 28 Day Transition Project
    • New Roots >
      • Engage
      • Aspire
    • Syrian Resettlement Programme
    • Signposting & Advocacy
  • Access Our Services
    • Refer To Us
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer With Us
    • Donate or Fundraise
    • Vacancies
  • Blog