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Employment and Training Initiatives

Employment and training initiatives

New Deal

New Deal programmes can help unemployed people, particularly those who have been unemployed for a long time and people with disabilities find work.  It gives the opportunity to train, learn and do work experience to help get a job. 

For more information visit the DirectGov website.

Learn Direct

Learning through work allows working people to gain university qualifications without leaving the work place. It is designed for individuals as well as work based groups. For more information visit LearnDirect

LGCareers

The only website providing you with information and advice on local government careers. Whoever you are, whatever your skills and experience, there could be something for you.

Visit the LGCareers  website.

Connexions

Connexions Direct is a new service for young people age 13-19 that offers quick access to information and advice on a wide range of topics, including employment and training, through one easy to use website.

Visit the  Connexions website.