Who are the partners in SWOOP?
There are many organisations and agencies involved in the project, representing government agencies and services, the voluntary sector and charities, national organisations that lobby for older people, as well as a range of others who have expertise in the issue of ageing.
Age Concern
Promotes the well being of older people. Contains factsheets on subjects from health to housing, statistics and reading lists.
Web: http://www.ageconcern.org.uk/
Careerfinder
Careerfinder provides Innovative career management and dynamic business development solutions
Web: http://www.careerfinder.co.uk
Next Step
Connexions
Web: http://www.nextstep-cds.org.uk
Exeter Council for Voluntary Services
A registered charity that works to promote the interests of the voluntary and community sector.
Web: http://www.exetercvs.org.uk
Learning Southwest
A membership organisation working to support the Learning and Skills Sectors across the region.
Web: http://www.learning-southwest.org.uk
PRIME
The only national organisation dedicated to helping people aged over 50 set up in business
Web: http://www.primeinitiative.org.uk
University of Exeter (Marchmont / SLIM)
Web:
http://www.ex.ac.uk
http://www.marchmont.ac.uk
http://www.swslim.org.uk
EQUAL
A European Social Fund (ESF) Community Initiative, providing funds to projects which test and promote new means of combating discrimination and inequalities in the labour market.
Web: http://www.equal.ecotec.co.uk/
Fairplay (South West)
A regional Equality organisation which aims to represent the interests, views of women and of gender issues.
Web: http://www.fairplaysw.org.uk/
Jobcentre Plus
Provides help and advice on jobs and training for people who can work and financial help for those who cannot.
Web: http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
Learning & Skills Council (Wilts)
Web: http://www.lsc.gov.uk/wiltsswindon/Corporate/default.htm
Regional Development Agency (RDA)
Aims to improve the economy of the South West.
Web: http://www.southwestrda.org.uk
Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD)
The professional body for those involved in the management and development of people.
Web: http://www.cipd.co.uk
National Institute of Adult & Continuing Education (NIACE)
The leading non-governmental organisation for adult learning in England and Wales
Web: http://www.niace.org.uk
The Age and Employment Network (TAEN)
Working for better opportunities for mature people to continue to learn, work and earn for as long as they want, or need, to do so
Web: http://www.taen.org.uk
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