Whilst the ethnic minority employment gap has narrowed over recent years, it still stands at 13.8 percentage points and recent research shows that racial discrimination still exists in recruitment practices.2, 3.
EMAG provides advice to the Ethnic Minority Employment Task Force4 on what is likely to work best for ethnic minority communities. It reviews planned initiatives to ensure they have the best chance of success, makes recommendations on new initiatives that Government could take forward and examines existing policies to advise if they are working as intended.
Applicants are being sought from various sectors including education, voluntary and community groups, training providers, faith groups and employers, to provide a valuable source of advice and guidance based on their experiences.
Membership of EMAG is voluntary and unpaid. The group meets quarterly, usually in London. However, representatives from across the country are urged to apply with the option of meetings taking place in other areas or via a new virtual network.
The closing date for applications is Friday 26 February 2010. For further details on how to apply and the application form please visit: http://www.emetaskforce.gov.uk/index.asp or telephone Christine Wright on 020 7449 5630.
Contacts:
Department Work and Pensions
Department for Work and Pensions
Phone: 020 3267 5144
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