What is Move On With Equal?

Move On With Equal (MOWE) is an Equal programme managed by Tribal CTAD. The programme aims to support Equal Developmental Partnerships in their efforts to raise their beneficiaries' skill levels and overcome this barrier to employment.

Why is MOWE needed?

Those training for employment will benefit from any type of relevant learning, but they may need to get a formal qualification to help them access further education, training, and employment. MOWE can contribute towards the effectiveness and overall impact of Development Partnerships by improving access to vocational training and qualifications for their beneficiaries, enabling them to overcome some of the barriers they face.

Why is the project called Move On With Equal?

MOWE is funded by Equal, a strand of the European Social Fund, and provides support to other Equal-funded partnerships. It builds on approaches developed by Move On, a successful DfES-sponsored programme, which has helped Skills for Life providers to increase achievement in Skills for life qualifications. MOWE is applying some of the lessons and good practice learnt from Move On and applying them to vocational programmes.

What will it do?

MOWE provides Developmental Partnerships and others with:

interactive and traditional learning materials in four vocationally related areas
models of good practice
support and guidance for trainers and others
networking opportunities
tools to support learner progression
adapted or newly developed qualifications.

MOWE also works with key national stakeholders, including policy developers, to improve the opportunities available to people with low skills who want to gain vocational qualifications. MOWE is also keen to facilitate communication between Developmental Partnerships and stakeholders who are involved in low skills and employability policy at national, regional and local levels.

Who should be interested?

MOWE is relevant to anyone working with disadvantaged groups who want to progress towards employment and further vocational education and training, particularly those who are supporting:

non-traditional entrants into the construction industry, women or members of ethnic minorities
beneficiaries who are aiming to gain enterprise skills - including for the private, public and social enterprise sectors
beneficiaries' development of personal finance skills
young people leaving care
ex-offenders.