Work opportunities

Government launches £45m scheme to help young people into work and training – DWP

Over 5,000 apprentices trained in West Midlands as scheme donations hit £50m – WMCA

The apprenticeship levy transfer fund has helped over 2,500 SMEs with money pledged from larger companies. 

WMCA approves £5.7m funding to tackle youth unemployment

The funding will initially assist up to 1,400 individuals in the West Midlands aged 18 to 24 with health conditions in securing jobs.

Chancellor pledges work and welfare overhaul  ahead of Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a £240m cash injection to accelerate the roll-out of local services to help people back into work and drive down inactivity.