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Aim

The main aim of the SWELL (Scottish Workforce Empowerment for Lifelong Learners) DP was to eliminate barriers to career progression and change of employment for disadvantaged groups. The scope covers all identifiable targets of discriminatory practice. SWELL was led by the Scottish Further Education Unit (SFEU).

Background

The SWELL DP was one of the seven thematic priorities under the Equal Programme in Scotland and aimed to promote lifelong learning and inclusive work practices which encourage the recruitment and retention of those suffering discrimination and inequality in connection with the labour market.

Target Beneficiary Groups

The emphasis of breaking down barriers implies an enduring benefit to the wider Scottish workforce and economy as opposed to meeting the short-term needs of specific target individuals or groups.

Objectives

The key objectives of SWELL were:

• To develop an effective community of practice.
  
  
• To engage in capacity building on a national and transnational basis.
  
  
• To identify and support target groups.
  
  
• To ensure effective and sustainable provision of work training and lifelong learning.
  
  
• To undertake research which will underpin the development of interventions.
  
  
• To develop an equal network which will support the SWELL project.
  
  
• To develop a dissemination strategy aimed at ensuring all engaged in the project are well informed of national and transnational.

Scottish Enterprise Lanarkshire (Bellshill)

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Lifelong learning and inclusive working practices

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