UK ENIC participation in 'Supporting Professional Migrants' conference
We took part in a 'Supporting Professional Migrants’ virtual conference, which discussed the role of professional bodies in supporting professional migrants to enter employment in the UK.
UK ENIC's Zara Green presented at the event, hosted by Professional Associations Research Network (PARN). She outlined our Statement of Comparability and the services provided for refugees, and how professional bodies can shape their guidance to support refugees through the recognition and registration process.
Professor John Willott, Leeds Beckett University, and Will Pritchard, Services Manager, PARN, also presented at the conference, which was chaired by PARN’s Robert Pitts. The event also included presentations on research carried out into the support currently provided to refugees by professional bodies, and how further guidance could be provided. This led to a wide-ranging open discussion about the issues raised by speakers.
PARN is a not-for-profit membership organisation for professional bodies. Offering expertise, experience and perspective on key issues in the sector, PARN develops research, provides bespoke services, networking opportunities, events and training for the professional body sector.
In addition, it also promotes professional bodies’ contributions to society and supports professional bodies with bespoke consultancy in areas such as strategy, governance and CPD.