Worcestershire’s workforce has received a real kickstart with 200 people, finding their way into the world of work as a result of the government scheme.
The scheme has given young people across the county, a helping hand to steer their career by finding them tailored job placements.
The scheme has over the last year, directly paid employers to create new jobs for any 16 to 24 year olds at risk of long-term unemployment.
The scheme has created opportunities at employment opportunities at Magal Automotive Ltd in Stourport, Hartlebury Castle in Wyre Forest, Classic Engine Workshop Limited in Redditch to name a few.
The 200th employer to help a young person in Worcestershire to find a gateway to employment is Candice Small at Candid Owl, a local business in Evesham that specialises in handmade to order bespoke lamp shades.
Candice Small, Director of Candid Owl, said: 'Mae has very recently joined us as part of the Government's Kickstart Scheme and is already a real asset to the team - she is extremely enthusiastic and has a real passion for fabric. The scheme was really useful in enabling us to create a role which we wouldn't have been able to recruit for without the support. The Council supplied us with invaluable help through the whole process and I would highly recommend them as a Gateway Provider.”
Mae added: “I am very thankful for the Kickstart Scheme as I got a job very quickly that I really enjoy and I am learning a lot in an amazing work environment.”
Councillor Marc Bayliss, Cabinet Member for Economy and Skills, said: “This scheme has done a fantastic job in helping us to build our county’s future workforce and to create 200 opportunities during a really challenging time. Finding the first step on the working ladder is often the hardest stage of your career and this scheme has given people much needed support to get started, and I’m really looking forward to seeing how this scheme has a positive effect on our local economy.”
To find out more information or to discuss a placement you would like to offer, please contact Ria Hale at Worcestershire County Council on 01905 845950 or email kickstart@worcestershire.gov.uk.
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