Employment
A new business administration apprenticeship which provides a pathway into government for young people opens for applications this summer. Based in Birmingham,Manchester and London, the two-year Career Launch Apprenticeship offers. “This programme brings fresh perspectives into government while giving apprentices valuable qualifications and experience,” said Rachel Peck, Head of Entry and Progression at the […]
Young people are set to benefit from 120,000 new training opportunities as part of a radical skills revolution, giving them the chance to develop skills where they are most needed across the workforce to rebuild Britain. More skilled brickies, carpenters and healthcare support workers will soon be trained up as we continue our drive to […]
Employmentrate (%)aged 16to64 years[Note 2] Change onOctobertoDecember2024 Unemploymentrate (%)aged 16 yearsand over[Note 3] Change onOctobertoDecember2024 Inactivityrate (%)aged 16to64 years[Note 4] Change onOctobertoDecember2024 UK 75.0 0.0 4.5 0.2 21.4 -0.2 GreatBritain 75.1 0.1 4.6 0.2 21.2 -0.2 England 75.4 0.0 4.6 0.1 20.9 -0.1 North East 68.0 -2.3 5.1 0.1 28.4 2.3 North West 74.0 0.0 […]
Business leaders gathered last week for a powerful session exploring how employers can support people with criminal convictions into work, and how inclusive recruitment can help reduce reoffending, fill skills gaps and build stronger communities. The event, Chamber Thought Leadership: Connecting Business and People, was part of the North East Chamber of Commerce’s knowledge and learning […]
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