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Presentation by CILIP given at the "Equality and Diversity: promoting good practice in library work" course on the 17th November 2009.Details of the CILIP positive action training scheme which aims to increase under-representation of ethnic minorities amongst LIS staff.
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Positive action trainee scheme
In the UK, one person in thirteen comes from an ethnic minority
Among library & information staff, it could be as few as one in forty-four
With your help, we can put that right
We’re offering a trainee scheme to encourage Black and minority ethnic community members to pursue a library & information career.
Our target: 50 trainees over five years
Time to act
How does it work?
A three-way partnership
employeremployer
We ask you to convert an existing post into a trainee post (or create a new post).
The graduate traineeship will last for three years.
Your trainee will spend on average four days a week working for you and one day studying.
For this we’ll ask you to pay an annual fee to Path National.
Benefits for you and your trainee
How it works
Save on…staff costsNational Insurancerecruitment costsmaybe pension costs too?
With lower overall costs, you may be able to save a threatened post.
Plus – you get full support and advice from Path National throughout.
Benefits for you – during traineeship
Identify and exploit new sources of talent.
Promote creativity and innovation through diversity.
Improve understanding and service to minority communities.
Contribute to the diversity and equalities agenda of your parent organization.
Doing the right thing!
Opportunities for your trainee
Benefits for you – broader picture
Mentoring and personal support from Path National
Part time or distance learning on a CILIP-accredited course
Continuing professional development opportunities provided by Path National, CILIP and you as a placement provider
Free CILIP membership
Networking opportunities through CILIP and Path National
Opportunities for your trainee – during traineeship
Master’s qualification in library & information science
MCLIP (Member of CILIP) professional qualification
Network of contacts
Increased employability
What happens next?
Opportunities for your trainee – expected outcomes
Dec 2009: Host organizations sign up to Encompass
Jan/Feb 2010: Advertise for trainee candidates
Feb/Mar 2010: Host organizations recruit trainees
Apr 2010: Trainees start their placements and apply to universities
Sept/Oct 2010: Trainees start university course
Who’s overseeing Encompass?
Encompass timeline
