Tamil Refugee Training and Education Centre

Supported by the European Social Fund, the Tamil Refugee Training and Education Centre (TR TEC) was established in 1991 to meet the training and employment needs of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees. By 2001, TR TEC had trained 1,879 people in IT and English language. It also offers advice, guidance and assistance on job search and finding places for further training and education.

The Tamil Refugee Training and Education Centre (TR TEC) was established in recognition that many refugees lacked the IT qualifications recognised in the UK, as well as verbal and written skills in English. This was an additional barrier to a deprived group of people at risk of exclusion from the workplace, as well as from society as a whole. Supported by the European Social Fund, which is administered by Government Office for London, the project aims to provide training and support to improve the job prospects of those taking part. By 2001, TR TEC had trained 1,879 people in IT and English language. It is also able to offer advice, guidance and assistance on job search and finding places for further training/education and has a dedicated career advisor.

"TR TEC has really helped with my English and IT skills, especially with written and Excel skills, and the atmosphere here is helpful and friendly." - Mrs Erin Silviya Lenin One of the beneficiaries, Mrs Erin Silviya Lenin, is currently studying for her City and Guilds level 1 in maths, English and IT skills. Erin is hoping to get a job in accounts after she has finished her training.

More Information

For more information about European Funding please see the ESF pages on this website or contact Elmaz Kirecci at ekirecci.gol@go-regions.gsi.gov.uk