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<p>Since April 2021, DLUHC's Hong Kong British National (Overseas) [BN(O)] Welcome
Programme has provided universal and targeted support. For the financial year (FY)
23/24, this included funding for VCSE organisations at both a national and regional
level to deliver employability support.</p><p>In 2024/25, we continue to fund local
authorities across England to provide English language support, alongside a network
of Welcome Hubs across the UK.</p><p>Recent research has shown that almost half of
employed BN(O)s, of all levels of skill and qualifications, report that their job
does not match their skills and experience. To address this need, further VCSE grant
funding is being provided in FY 24/25, for targeted employability support in England
only. The deadline for grant applications was the 28 April and the successful organisation
will be announced shortly.</p><p>BN(O) visa holders can also contact their local Hong
Kong BN(O) Welcome Hub (delivered by Strategic Migration Partnerships) which DLUHC
funds for further information on employability support offered locally.</p>
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