BTEG
Black training & enterprise group
Welcome to BTEG
Thank you for visiting our site.
After a decade of unprecedented growth the UK economy is now in recession with over two million people unemployed.
Evidence suggests that black and minority ethnic communities tend to do worse in recessions than white communities. There is still an employment gap of 14 percentage points between white and BME communities. BTEG works in partnership with others to develop and highlight policies and programmes to close this unacceptable disparity.
As a charity BTEG is not immune from these difficult economic and social circumstances but we will continue to make every effort to provide services to help organisations in all sectors to create more employment and self employment opportunities. Our country's economic competitiveness is hindered when we fail to ensure that all citizens have a good education and fair employment opportunities.
There are many reasons why people lack decent education, skills and jobs. In spite of anti-discrimination laws many black and minority ethnic people are denied fair opportunities.
It is vital that individual citizens do everything possible to make the transition from benefits or inactivity into independent living, and that the state does everything possible to support this. We believe that enterprising communities are successful communities. The third sector is well placed to work with others sectors to foster this ethos in areas where communities need inspiration, better leadership and better use of resources. All too often the policy intent is right but the implementation is inadequate.
BTEG want to see all ethnic groups achieving similar success in the education system and the labour market. Together we can make a difference by challenging poor and unfair policy and practice wherever we find it. Whatever your background you are welcome to work with us to find the right policy and delivery solutions.
This site will give you a sample of our work. Please contact us if you would like more information about BTEG.