An update from the Future Jobs Fund
Wednesday, 16th June 2010
We have now reached the end of the first tranche of the Wiltshire Potential Future Fobs Fund, in which we aimed to create 180 jobs. We have met our job creation target and over 200 vacancies have been sent to Job Centre Plus for advertising, in addition to this 185 posts have already been filled so far.
Not only is Wiltshire Council leading this successful partnership programme aimed at addressing worklessness amongst 18-24 year olds in our communities but the Council itself has to date recruited 33 young people who were previously long term unemployed to jobs it has created through the Future Jobs Fund and is providing many more opportunities in the months ahead.
It is pleasing to note that we are beginning to hear of good news stories whereby young people engaged in the programme are securing onward employment opportunities ahead of the end of their initial employment term. As the first few Wiltshire Future Jobs Fund participants are approaching the end of their initial contracts later this month it is evident that the new skills and experience they have gained not to mention their increased confidence and self-esteem are positioning them well to compete in the labour market.
Young people approaching the end of their Future Jobs Fund employment terms are being supported with a 1 day comprehensive job search seminar arranged by Wiltshire Council and facilitated by North Wessex Training. Job Centre Plus are also providing a job matching service locally making contact with the employees as they reach month five of their 6 month employment term.
For further details on the Future Jobs Fund Programme, contact: futurejobsfund@wiltshire.gov.uk
Author: Sarah
