A new service for unemployed people across the Leeds City Region LEP (Local Enterprise Partnership) has been launched to support local people to become job ready, or to move into paid employment.
Making a Difference is a European Social Fund match funded service delivering free support to people living across the Leeds City Region. The service is available to anyone who is over the age of 18, unemployed, and resident in the Leeds City Region LEP
The Service, delivered by Education Development Trust, welcomed its first participants in March. Participants receive free support from a qualified Employment Coach at regular intervals for a period of up to four months. Support is tailored to individual need with the type of assistance determined by the Employment Coach.
There are many different activities which participants may benefit from, including workshops covering CV’s and interview skills, and taster days with local employers. Participants will also get the opportunity to attend regular employment events, such as jobs fairs and roadshows showcasing different sectors. Employment Coaches will help participants build their confidence and job search skills.
Elaine Inglis, Assistant Director, Careers, at Education Development Trust commented:
“We are delighted to be delivering this exciting new service in the Leeds City Region, drawing on our expertise of delivering similar Employability programmes across the country. Our team is in place, and we are looking forward to working closely with participants, at a time when many people will be looking for this type of support.”
To find out more about the service please contact the Making a Difference team on 01133 225113 or email
mades.lcr@educationdevelopmenttrust.com
You can also follow the Making a Difference programme on Twitter at @EmploySupportLR and via Facebook at Making a Difference – Leeds City Region.
