Copeland Borough Council, GB prepares unemployed residents for in-demand jobs with Building Momentum

Copeland Borough Council, GB Building Momentum Unemployed

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Building Momentum trained residents for skilled positions in six industries with persistent vacancies. The three-year program customized training options for targeted groups like disabled workers and trainees aged 50 and older. Young workers benefitted from industry-specific work academies and apprenticeship placements. The borough offered subsidies to long-term unemployed participants and employers for initial employment costs.

Workforce Management Economic Development Training & Development Accessibility

Copeland Borough Council, GB

Non-metropolitan district in England

United Kingdom

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Employability programme supports hundreds | Copeland Borough Council

MORE THAN 300 Copeland residents are now job-ready, thanks to a dynamic employment programme. Building Momentum offered unemployed people training and experience tailored to specific industries and employers. It also gave wage subsidies to employers taking on trainees. The Building Momentum employability support programme is delivered by Copeland Work and Skills Partnership

Project Succeeded

Building Momentum led to 72 job offers, 29 apprenticeships, and 56 paid work experiences for its participants.

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