Refugee Education and Training
Advisory Service
Leeds
Our aims
RETAS aims to provide information, advice and support to help refugees and asylum seekers overcome difficulties in accessing education, training and employment, including supporting people through professional re-qualification and facilitating volunteering.
RETAS aims to build confidence and self esteem in all service users, and instill them with a sense of hope for the future to encourage participation and integration.
A new campaignlaunched on 16 June, 
. This aims to engage employers with refugees and breakdown barriers that prevent refugees getting into employment.
... rebuilding lives, breaking down barriers ...
What's New?
- July 2008: 16-18 July, RETAS is holding an Empowerment and Advocacy course for asylum seekers
- July 2008: 1-3 July, RETAS is holding a Job Skills course in Huddersfield
- June 2008: Check out the new RefugeesLoveWork campaign
- April 2008: The Spring 2008 RETAS newsletter is available to download.
- April 2008: RETAS has moved offices. Please click here for our new contact details and location.
Times open for advice for refugees and asylum seekers
Please telephone to make an appointment first (0113 380 5630).
| Mon | Closed for advice |
| Tues | 10.00 - 3.00 |
| Weds | 10.00 - 3.00 |
| Thurs | 10.00 - 3.00 |
| Fri | 10.00 - 3.00 |
If you cannot come to our office, we can visit you at your house.
