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The Council is committed to working in partnership with other organisations to help the local community to undertake training, development and access advice on setting up businesses. These include the
Learning and Skills Council www.lsc.gov.uk/notts
Business Link Nottinghamshire www.businesslink.gov.uk
Connexions Nottinghamshire www.cnxnotts.co.uk
In addition, we advertise vacancies in various ways to try to reach the widest possible number of different people and groups within the community.
New Deal is a national government scheme run by Job Centre Plus aimed at providing unemployed people with the support and skills they need to find and retain employment. Clients on the new Deal programme receive one-to-one support from a New Deal Personal Adviser at their local Jobcentre as well as opportunities to study, train and gain work experience.
Gedling Borough Council has reviewed its employment policies to encourage applicants from a New Deal background. In addition, specific New Deal Traineeship positions have been established which last for one year during which time, support is given for studying towards an appropriate qualification. These are advertised via local jobcentres. In additioan, we have an active partnership arrangement with Nottinghamshire County Council’s ‘Bridge to Work’ Team who help to identify and place suitable candidates.
There are programmes for:-
Young People (18-14 year olds)
25 plus (25 years old and above)
50 Plus (50 years old and above)
Disabled People (for people on health-related benefits)
Lone Parents (for anyone looking after at least one school aged child and receiving Income Support)
All programmes are accessible through Employment Services and your first point of contact should be your local Job Centre. More information is available from Direct Gov and www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
This is a government initiative to promote life long learning via several different methods, including distance learning, learning at work and courses provided via the internet. For more information visit www.direct.gov.uk
Provides information and advice on careers in Local Government. Whoever you are, whatever your skills and experience, there could be something for you.
For more information visit www.lgcareers.com
Connexions Direct is a service for young people aged 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, www.connexions-direct.com, or visit the Nottinghamshire branch at www.cnxnotts.co.uk
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