Patrick Grattan is Chief Executive of
Third Age Employment Network (TAEN). ; He has built up TAEN as a leading centre
of expertise and policy ;and as a network of organisations committed to better
opportunities to learn, work and earn. He was appointed MBE in 2001 for this
work. He is a Member of advisory boards and groups for the Department of Trade
and Industry, the Department of Work and Pensions, the Learning and Skills
Council, Jobcentre Plus and a number of voluntary organisations
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In 2002 he set up the Equality and
Diversity Forum to bring together the various dimensions of diversity in the UK.
This has become a successful informal organisation playing a major role in the
work to create a single Commission on Equality and Human Rights.
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He has had a varied career including
senior positions in the Diplomatic Service and Civil Service and in the oil
industry, working in the UK, the US and France. ; For the last 12 years he has
been in the voluntary sector, running the operations of the Prince’s Youth
Business Trust and, since 1996, engaged on the issues of age and employment. ;
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Patrick Grattan was a member of the
Parole Board from 1997- 2003 and a former Board Member of Notting Hill Housing
Trust. He is an active performing musician.
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The Third Age Employment Network (TAEN)
is an independent charity committed to better opportunities for people to
continue working, earning and learning for as long as they want to do so. ;
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Third Age: because we focus on those in
mid-life onwards, typically from mid-40s upwards, who want to use their skills
and experience but find that the labour market does not work well for them.
Employment: because we see the world of
work as a route to greater well-being, social roles and savings for retirement,
but not to the exclusion of the rest of life.
Network: because we have a membership of
over 250 organisations across the country who share our objectives. ; Employers,
trades unions, colleges, community groups, recruitment agencies, national,
regional and local public sector bodies, universities, think tanks and
individuals make up the membership.
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What We do:
We increase the quantity and quality
of training, career advice and the job market services for older people by:-Setting up regional networks and
backing new projects.Undertaking research & publications
identifying the major gaps in services to older people.Providing expert help to our members
delivering training, advice and job search help.Advising Government departments and
agencies and influencing policy.Helping individuals and employers via
the TAEN Information line and website.Helping employers to achieve and
maintain an age diverse workforce.Influencing public awareness by
working with the media and others.
