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Task groups

At the first meeting of the revised Ethnic Minority Advisory Group, members agreed to four work strands, to be taken forward by Task and Finish Groups

Education/Skills

Developing stronger systems within the education system so that ethnic minority pupils/students are not leaving with no or low aspirational expectations. Consider gaps for under 24 year olds and what interventions can be made. Examining the entire educational experience of ethnic minority people.

Enterprise

Encouraging entrepreneurship among ethnic minority communities, developing programmes to stimulate economic growth through the micro-financing of social enterprises.

Ethnic Minority Women and Employment

Addressing practical ways to tackle the disproportionate levels of unemployment amongst ethnic minority women.

Procurement

Encouraging the government to use procurement to address workplace diversity within its supplier chain, through engagement with key Whitehall Departments and ministers, using examples of best practice to strive for a chance.