Skills and Employment
Three labour market projects will help to address local employment challenges
Working Matters
A new employment scheme for individuals who are on health related benefits will work with 4,000 people, assisting at least 600 into sustained work.
Project Value: £9 Million
Regional Project
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Youth Gateway
An integrated employment programme for young people (Aged 16 - 24) will work with 15,000 people over the next three years, helping 5,000 into sustained work.
Project Value: £15 million
Regional Project
In Work Progression
A pilot labour market progression programme in the Care sector to support the training and development of staff in low income jobs, boosting wages and reducing reliance on in-work benefits.
Project Value: £600,000
Regional Project