European Social Fund in England

ESF boosts skills of over 40s

A celebratory event was held in Hammersmith, London on 28 July to mark the achievements of three ESF projects run by the Third Age Foundation (TAF) – a voluntary organisation set up to help people aged 40 and over back into work.

About 60 ESF participants received ICT and other certificates from representatives of London ESF Co-financing Organisations. Jean Lambert MEP also gave a short talk about her role and the work of the European Parliament.

Participants and project staff pictured at the event.

As well as helping participants gain ICT qualifications up to Level 2, the projects have provided a range of other learning including confidence, motivation, self-employment and management modules, plus support with the development of CVs, interview techniques, action plans and job search.

TAF’s new ESF project, ‘FORCE 50+’, to help 85 economically inactive ex-carers aged 50 and over to improve their employability and move into work will start on 22 September 2008. Phone Sylvia or Sally on 020 8748 9898 for further information.