Staffordshire County Council launches scheme to match care leavers with local jobs
The ‘Supporting Care Leavers into Employment’ scheme aims to match businesses with young people who have the right skills.
Staffordshire County Council has launched a programme to encourage local businesses to employ care leavers and increase workforce diversity.
The ‘Supporting Care Leavers into Employment’ scheme aims to match businesses with young people who have the right skills.
More than 1,000 young people aged 16 to 25 in Staffordshire have left care, including foster homes and supported housing.
Research found care leavers are less likely to be in education, employment or training.
The scheme uses the Staffordshire jobs and careers service, which was set up last year to provide a free employment matching service for businesses and jobseekers.
The council’s social care team works with the service to match care leavers to suitable jobs or apprenticeships.
Businesses can attend a breakfast event on 14th May at the Moat House, Acton Trussell, to find out more.
By joining the programme, businesses can get a quality mark showing their commitment to social value and corporate parenting.
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