Council introduces scheme to help people find work.
New help for residents facing barriers in finding work due to a disability, health condition or complex needs, is being offered by Milton Keynes City Council.
The authority says it will work with councils across the region to introduce a government funded scheme called Connect to Work. It could unlock new opportunities for more than 1,500 local people over the next five years.
By enrolling on the programme, residents can get up to 12 months of personalised, one-to-one support to help them find a job. A specialist team will match people with employers, based on their unique skills, challenges and strengths and to ensure the role is a good fit for everyone.
Residents can also take advantage of training courses and other local services designed to build confidence and enhance their employability.
A formal decision will be made next week to work in partnership with other councils in the region on the scheme, when it’s hoped around £5 million of grant funding will be put towards the work.
“Finding a job can be hard work when you have additional needs and are being sidelined,” said Councillor Joe Hearnshaw, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People.
“This scheme is about breaking down barriers and ensuring that more local people can make the most of their own unique skills. We want to build new connections between residents and employers, and make sure everyone has the right support so that more people can find the rewarding and long term work they want.”
More details: www.southmidlands.org.uk/connect-to-work.
