Greater Glasgow Network of Supported Employment (GGNSE)

In November 2002 GGNSE received a two year grant from the Community Fund to develop a network of agencies that support people facing disadvantage in the labour market to find and sustain employment. GGNSE now has over 364 members made up of individuals and representatives from over 170 organisations operating in the Glasgow metropolitan area. The results of a Members' Survey in October 2004 indicated general satisfaction with GGNSE.
GGNSE is currently seeking continuation funding.

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Our Aims and Objectives

What is Supported Employment?

Supported Employment is paid and open employment for individuals disadvantaged in the labour market through the provision of ongoing and flexible support from specialist agencies.

What we aim to do

• To develop and support in Greater Glasgow an active cross-sectoral network of organisations and individuals involved in the promotion of employment for disabled people and others requiring additional support in the workplace.
• To provide opportunities for sharing information and good practice about supported employment.
• To encourage partnership working to ensure best service to individuals and employers.
• To promote adoption by all members of the principles and practices of supported employment.
• To raise awareness about supported employment in other local networks, user groups and with local employers.
• To provide local training networking opportunities for members and other stakeholders, particularly employers and service users.

What we offer members

• Each year four meetings with invited speakers enable members to share information and good practice.
• A regular training programme at affordable prices is arranged in consultation with members.
• Events to raise the profile of Supported Employment.
• An email Information Exchange and Website Resource Page and that enables members to disseminate current information quickly and effectively.

Who should join the Network?

• Employment Support Agencies from all sectors
• Training and Educational Agencies
• Research Agencies
• Employers and Managers
• Policy Makers and Strategic Planners
• Individuals facing disadvantage in the labour market
• Family Members and Carers
• Community Care Professionals

Organisations and individuals with an interest in supported employment and living or working in the Greater Glasgow area are invited to join the network. Membership is free at present. However, we are in the early stages of introducing a charging structure which we hope will enable local organisations to become affiliated members of the Scottish Union of Supported Employment (SUSE) the national body that supports local networks, like GGNSE, across Scotland.

This page was updated 05 February 2008