More support offered to young people to help get their job search back on track
Young people between the ages of 16 to 24 can now access free support to help them find new education, training or employment opportunities in Telford and Wrekin.
Telford & Wrekin Council and the Department of Work and Pensions have launched the brand new Telford Youth Hub which will support young people back into work or education.
Telford Youth Hub which is located in Southwater is a one stop shop for young people to find out about the jobs, apprenticeships and training options available locally.
The new scheme has been set up to help local people who are finding it difficult to find new opportunities due to the pandemic.
Telford’s Youth Hub team will provide one to one support throughout the whole process from job hunting, job applications, developing CVs right through to interview stage. Advisors will be on hand Monday to Friday, 10am until 5pm. No appointment is necessary.
Councillor Shirley Reynolds, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People, Education and Lifelong Learning said: “Telford Youth Hub is just one way that we will ensure young people in our borough have access to the many different opportunities which are out there.
“Right now we must do everything we can to support our young people back into work after the pandemic. It is our priority to ensure that 16 to 24 year olds in our borough are supported to achieve their full potential; whether that’s through training, education or employment.”
Nick Woolley, DWP Partnership Manager for Shropshire said: “At Telford Youth Hub, part of the government’s Plan for Jobs, DWP Work Coaches are working together in partnership with Telford and Wrekin Council, our colleges, local training providers, charities and other organisations to provide some fantastic support for our young jobseekers all from a single location right in the centre of Telford.
Young people will be able to gain access our full range of services including personalised careers advice, links to employers and help to find their ideal apprenticeship. They will receive valuable tips on effective job search and managing money, take part in tailored employment programmes aimed at getting them into work quickly as well as gaining access to the very latest jobs available through our Kickstart scheme…."
Steven, DWP Work Coach said: To be able to support our customers in a welcoming, vibrant and less formal environment is so exciting for me as a Work Coach. This innovative venture will offer our customers the tailored and robust support they need to move forward into employment and a sustainable career. Customers will be able to seek advice and support, from both JCP, Telford and Wrekin Council and providers all under one roof.
For more information please visit www.telfordjobbox.co.uk/youthhub
