Background
Move On With Equal (MOWE) is an Equal programme managed by Tribal CTAD. The programme aims to support Equal Developmental Partnerships in their efforts to raise their beneficiaries' skill levels and overcome this barrier to employment.
MOWE builds on approaches developed by Move On, a successful DfES-sponsored programme, which has helped Skills for Life providers to increase achievement in Skills for life qualifications. MOWE is applying some of the lessons and good practice learnt from Move On and applying them to vocational programmes.
MOWE can contribute towards the effectiveness and overall impact of Development Partnerships by improving access to vocational training and qualifications for their beneficiaries, enabling them to overcome some of the barriers they face.
Objectives
MOWE provides Developmental Partnerships and others with:
• interactive and traditional learning materials in four vocationally related areas -
• models of good practice
• support and guidance for trainers and others
• networking opportunities
• tools to support learner progression
• adapted or newly developed qualifications.
MOWE also works with key national stakeholders, including policy developers, to improve the opportunities available to people with low skills who want to gain vocational qualifications. MOWE is also keen to facilitate communication between Developmental Partnerships and stakeholders who are involved in low skills and employability policy at national, regional and local levels.
Target groups
MOWE is relevant to anyone working with disadvantaged groups who want to progress towards employment and further vocational education and training, particularly those who are supporting:
• non-traditional entrants into the construction industry, women or members of ethnic minorities
• beneficiaries who are aiming to gain enterprise skills - including for the private, public and social enterprise sectors
• beneficiaries' development of personal finance skills
• young people leaving care
• ex-offenders.
