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Major £820m youth employment package to create 350,000 workplace opportunities
The funding will create 350,000 new workplace or training opportunities in sectors such as construction, health and social care and hospitality.
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Norfolk County Council launches Connect to Work scheme
The scheme will help those with disabilities and long-term health issues, building on previous Working Well Norfolk and local supported employment projects.
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Connect to Work scheme to launch across Devon, Plymouth and Torbay
Devon County Council is leading the scheme in partnership with Plymouth City Council and Torbay Council.
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NI Economy Minister offers 40 training places with guaranteed job interviews
Successful applicants will develop IT skills and gain industry-recognised qualifications.
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Cumbria-wide scheme to help more people with complex needs into work
The Cumbria Connect to Work Invitation to Tender (ITT) is now open for submissions from experienced employment support providers.
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Aberdeenshire Council backs ‘Workwise’ training scheme to boost workplace entry
Cllr David Keating said: “The scheme will not just help people understand the world of work, but grow their confidence and ambition.”
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Government pledges greater growth for the coach sector ahead of National Coach Week
As part of efforts to tackle driver shortages and expand job opportunities for young people, the Government is currently reviewing consultation feedback on licence rules for 18-to-20-year-olds.
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Government backs hydrogen powered projects to help cut emissions and create jobs
It has already attracted £400m of private sector investment in towns and cities such as Milford Haven in Wales and High Marnham in Nottinghamshire, and is creating over 700 direct jobs in construction and operations.
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Acquisition of Luton Vauxhall site could create 1,700 jobs
Goodman plans to develop the site into a commercial and industrial park, attracting businesses from a range of sectors.
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Thales shares recruitment plans for 2025, with plans to hire over 8,000 people
Around 40% of new hires will join engineering roles while approximately 25% will join industrial roles.
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APSAS launches to set standards and career paths in asset surveying
Members will receive a technical training manual, and plans are in place to develop online training courses.
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1,000 British jobs supported by deal to bolster fleet of sub-hunting helicopters
It will sustain 200 jobs at Leonardo’s helicopters facility in Yeovil, Somerset, and 800 more across the wider UK supply chain, and covers the fleet of 30 Merlin Mk2 maritime patrol helicopters and 24 Merlin Mk4 amphibious and battlefield lift aircraft.