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The Welsh Assembly has announces a £1.2 million EU project to support ethnic minority and migrant communities.

Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford made the announcement, saying that the Achieving Change through Employment (ACE) project will be supported by £950,000 of EU funds – and will be delivered by the charity Sova Cymru over the next three years.

As a result, around 400 people in North, West Wales and the South Wales valleys will benefit from training programmes and opportunities to achieve qualifications and take part in work experience or volunteering.

Mr Drakeford said: “I’m delighted to announce almost £1 million of EU funding for Sova Cymru’s ACE project.

“It will provide important opportunities for many people at risk of exclusion –
and will help develop a stronger and more inclusive society in Wales.

This is another example of the contribution EU funds are making to enhancing skills and training in Wales, including huge investment in thousands of apprenticeships and traineeships.”

Through one-to-one mentoring and support provided by volunteers recruited and trained from local communities, the ACE project aims to improve literacy, numeracy and personal skills – particularly among people affected by long-term unemployment, low skills, disabilities and care or childcare responsibilities.

Specialist support with job seeking and assistance with transport will also be provided through the scheme.

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