Royal Borough of Greenwich secures 5.8m to help residents facing barriers into work

"The Royal Borough of Greenwich has secured £5.8 million in government funding to help residents who face barriers to employment find and sustain meaningful work. The funding will support the launch of Connect to Work, a new voluntary programme designed to provide up to 12 months of tailored, one-to-one vocational support for people who are unemployed or at risk of losing their job. Delivered by Greenwich Local Labour and Business (GLLaB), the council's employment and skills service, the scheme is expected to support more than 1,500 people across the borough over the next five years."

"Connect to Work is aimed at people who struggle to find work due to health conditions, disabilities, or personal circumstances. It will offer practical and personalised support to help individuals build confidence, develop skills, and access sustainable employment. The programme is open to residents aged 18 and over who meet one or more of the following criteria: * Living with a physical or mental health condition or long-term disability * Ex-offenders or carers/ex-carers * People affected by homelessness or substance dependency * Refugees, resettled Afghans or Ukrainians * Survivors of domestic abuse or modern slavery * Armed Forces veterans or care leavers * Young people at risk of serious violence Residents can be referred by health practitioners or self-refer directly to the scheme. "Our mission is that everyone has the opportunity to secure a good job. By providing tailored and individual support, Connect to Work will help overcome barriers experienced by some of the most vulnerable people in our communities and give them a helping hand to find sustained employment," she said."

The council secured £5.8 million in government funding to establish Connect to Work, a voluntary programme providing up to 12 months of tailored vocational support. The programme will deliver one-to-one help through Greenwich Local Labour and Business (GLLaB) and aims to support more than 1,500 borough residents over five years. Services will focus on practical, personalised assistance to build confidence, develop skills, and enable sustainable employment for people facing barriers due to health, disability, personal circumstances, or other vulnerabilities. Residents aged 18+ can be referred by health practitioners or self-refer directly to the scheme.

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