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For Renfrewshire Employability Week (https://buff.ly/4e5mARi) we are sharing information to support young people & employers 🤝 Today we have tips on how to evidence the skills employers look for 💼 #SkillsForSuccess | #RenfrewshireEmployabilityWeek

At Bidvest Noonan, our focus extends beyond business success. We're dedicated to transforming lives and communities through our commitment to social responsibility. 🤝   One of our primary social causes is "Employability," which aligns with efforts to address poverty, promote education, support marginalised groups, and empower those with disabilities. Here's a glimpse into some of our achievements in this important area: 1. Combating Modern Slavery: Partnering with Unseen UK, we're shining a light on the dark realities of modern slavery and providing support to victims, because every person deserves freedom and dignity.   2. Supporting Refugees & Asylum Seekers: Through Business in the Community's EPIC program, we're opening doors and creating opportunities for refugees and asylum seekers to thrive in their new communities. 3. Advocating for the Living Wage: We're proud to be a Recognised Service Provider with the Living Wage Foundation, ensuring fair wages for our colleagues because everyone deserves a living wage. 4. Language Support: Overcoming language barriers shouldn't stand in the way of career success. That's why we offer English language courses like ESOL to our colleagues. 5. Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I): We're dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and heard, because diversity is our strength. We strongly believe in the power of collaboration, whether it's within our team or in partnership with community groups. Our community programs play a crucial role in nurturing a motivated workforce and enhancing the areas where we do business. To learn more, read our employability report here: https://lnkd.in/gZfMsbwd #Employability #DiversityandInclusion

North Ayrshire Council recently concluded the awarding of contracts for an Employability Service Delivery Framework, targeting various support services crucial for job seekers. with contracts awarded to: The Lennox Partnership Barnardo's Threads The Ayrshire Community Trust SAMH SERVICES (SCOTLAND) LIMITED #training #contractnews #professionalservices https://lnkd.in/d55jkkFp

PAID EMPLOYMENT PATHWAYS The WorkFoundations Grant opportunity will enable social enterprises and businesses to provide tailored, paid employment placements with integrated wrap around services for eligible job seekers with complex barriers to employment. This 2 year grant opportunity will fund paid employment pathways, specifically designed to assist eligible jobseekers who are not yet competitive in the open labour market and need additional services to enter or re-enter the workforce. Who can apply: - Social enterprises, particularly work integrated social enterprises - Businesses seeking to support vulnerable or disadvantaged people Types of activities the grant can fund: - Wages for job seekers undertaking a paid employment placement for up to 6 months - Wraparound services which could include vocational/non-vocational training and allied health services to improve work capacity and address employment barriers. For more information about this upcoming opportunity visit 👉 https://loom.ly/qfR88hs #2025 #dewr #workforceaustrali

It's International Youth Day: today and everyday we stand with and for young people. Today we want to highlight the support needed by young people as they enter the workplace. Our research has made us alive to the risks facing young people not in education, employment or training. But we know what works: > the more holistic, integrated and structured approaches are the most effective in helping young people to enter the workplace > work placements with *sustained post-placement support* are key to facilitating the labour market entry of young people. Follow the links to read lots of practical examples on post placement support from EU member states, freely available to explore in our report on Placement Support. The report was published as part of the Boosting Human Capital in the 21st century (BHC21) project supported by the European Territorial Cooperation Programme ‘Interreg 2 Seas 2014-2020’ #ReinforcedYouthGuarantee #BridgetoJobs Project page: https://lnkd.in/eTJx3KRu Placement Support Report: https://lnkd.in/ekqT-Htg

📣 PAID EMPLOYMENT PATHWAYS 📣 The WorkFoundations Grant opportunity will enable social enterprises and businesses to provide tailored, paid employment placements with integrated wrap around services for eligible job seekers with complex barriers to employment. This 2 year grant opportunity will fund paid employment pathways, specifically designed to assist eligible jobseekers who are not yet competitive in the open labour market and need additional services to enter or re-enter the workforce. Who can apply: ✅Social enterprises, particularly work integrated social enterprises ✅Businesses seeking to support vulnerable or disadvantaged people Types of activities the grant can fund: ✅ Wages for job seekers undertaking a paid employment placement for up to 6 months ✅ Wraparound services which could include vocational/non-vocational training and allied health services to improve work capacity and address employment barriers 🏃 For more information about this upcoming opportunity visit 👉 https://loom.ly/qfR88hs #socialenterprise #placement #employment #buildaworkforce #grantopportunity #paidplacement Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, Workforce Australia Local Jobs Ballarat Margi Cousins Adam Clarke, MACS

The Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program, which has created more than 383,000 positions for youth since 2020, is providing significant benefits for young workers, according to a report by the Auditor General of Canada released Monday. The report found that youth who participated in the program experienced better long-term earnings compared to those who did not, while also highlighting areas for improvement — including supporting employers seeking to hire youth facing barriers to employment and enhancing collaboration with provincial and territorial partners. Read the full story at https://lnkd.in/g-VvQnZS #HR #Recruitment #CanadaSummerJobs #YoungWorkers #SummerJobs

A ground breaking new programme – Destination Work - has been launched in Warwickshire to deliver intensive employability and skills support to economically inactive people aged 25 and over. Sessions and activities will cover areas including employability skills, job clubs, communication, confidence and motivation, team working, maths and English tuition and digital skills training as well as other workplace and life skills. Destination Work, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, is delivered by Jobs 22 on behalf of Warwickshire County Council, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council, Rugby Borough Council, Warwick District Council and Stratford District Council.  To find out more, visit - https://lnkd.in/e-fTWWsG

###FromHouseHelptoSkilledProfessional We have a story of a 24-year old house help who lost both of his parents. His employer, who also became his guardian, saw potential in him and decided to enroll him in a plumbing training course at the African Centre for Technical Training (ACTT). On his free days, this young man would join his colleagues to secure contract jobs, slowly building a stable income. Today, he is not just surviving—he is thriving in the TVET sector, contributing to the economy in ways he never imagined. The pie chart below illustrates the employment status of young people aged 18-45 at the time of their enrollment at ACTT: - 33% Unemployed - Trainees who were previously unemployed. - 11% Entrepreneurs - Young people running their own businesses. - 23% Corporate Professionals- individuals working in white-collar jobs - 32% Others - ice cream vendors, bolt drivers, car wash attendants, contractors, etc. These percentages represent more than just data points; they signify the diverse paths young people are taking to build their future and the real growth in our economy. There is an important observation: we currently have fewer self-employed individuals compared to those with white-collar jobs. This imbalance has significant implications on young people. White-collar jobs, while valuable, can be unstable, and their loss can leave young people vulnerable. In contrast, skilled workers—can create their own opportunities and build resilient businesses that contribute to economic stability and personal empowerment. At ACTT, our mission goes beyond just increasing enrollment numbers. We are committed to transforming lives through skill development in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). I have seen firsthand how young people who once sold ice cream on the streets have changed their lives, gaining decent incomes and newfound purpose through training at ACTT. On this World Humanitarian Day, I invite you to be part of this journey. Support a young person by sponsoring their enrollment in a #plumbing or #woodwork training program at ACTT. This could be the moment that changes their life forever. One skilled worker at a time. The lives of many young people—and the strength of our economy—depend on it. To learn more about our work at the African Centre for Technical Training (ACTT), visit our website: www.actt.edu.gh or contact us directly at 0256556344 or [email protected] Mastercard Foundation Ghana Commission for UNESCO World University Service of Canada (WUSC - EUMC) International Labour Organization Dr. Sangu Delle

Today is UK Employability Day, which aims to celebrate organisations that support local people to gain, sustain and progress in work. This year’s theme is "Employment Support for Every Citizen".   Over the last two years I’ve been advertising and supporting our UWS Psychology students to reflect, evidence and articulate their employability skills for recognition via the Volunteer Recognition Scheme headed by Nigel Royle.   Beyond the overall satisfaction I get from encouraging students achieve this award and grow their persuasive employment communication skills, I am always highly impressed by the character and quality of their real-life volunteering experiences. Some provide high-level professional services and work autonomously. Others manage projects and teams. Every single one has an element of leadership and initiative-taking.   We shouldn’t undervalue the importance of these experiences for students. Volunteering (and part-time employment while studying) can provide students with many opportunities to gain and apply key employability skills that graduate employers value. #WorkingForBetterWork #EmpDay24 #volunteering #parttimework