Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has set out plans to create equal pathways for young people to pursue academic or technical qualifications when choosing their GCSEs. The schemes expand on Greater Manchester's devolved power for post-16 technical education to support the one in three … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester to Leeds rail upgrade set to bring multi-billion pound benefits
The rail upgrade programme to improve Transpennine connections from Greater Manchester to Leeds and York has announced its strategy to bring billions of pounds in economic, social and environmental benefits to the region. The Transpennine Route Upgrade on the railway between Manchester, Leeds and … [Read more...]
£14 million scheme launched to support adults in Greater Manchester with numeracy skills
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has launched a new £14 million scheme to support adults in the city-region with learning essential numeracy skills. The Multiply scheme is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, and managed by the Department of Education, to help adults aged 19 and … [Read more...]
Restaurant chain partners with local charity to offer work experience for autistic students
Restaurant chain, Gusto, has partnered with Inscape House School in Cheadle, run by Stockport's Together Trust, to offer 8-week work experience opportunities to autistic students. Following successful job interviews last month, six students have been able to participate in two-hour sessions in a … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester marks Learning at Work Week
The city-region’s leaders, business leaders and learners are encouraging others to embrace lifelong learning and to explore opportunities available this Learning at Work Week (15th May to 21st May). The theme of Learning at Work Week 2023 is 'Create the Future' and places a focus on how lifelong … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to help inform Local Skills Improvement Plan
Businesses in Stockport, and from across Greater Manchester, are being invited to share their views on local skills shortages to inform the city-region's Local Skills Improvement Plan. Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) is the designated Employer Representative Body for the plan, … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to Workplace Wellbeing Workshop
As part of the development of the new Stockport Mental Health & Wellbeing Strategy, Stockport Council's Public Health Team are hosting a Workplace Wellbeing Workshop for businesses in the borough. Employees who are happy in their work and feel part of the team are likely to be more … [Read more...]
UK workplaces letting down LGBT+ women, concludes recruiter survey
LGBT+ women are the most unsatisfied group when discussing pay, progression and the workplace in general, according to the findings of a survey by recruitment firm, Robert Walters. In a survey of 6,000 professionals, the recruiter found LGBT+ women are the most likely cohort to be living … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to champion Supported Internships
Stockport businesses which offer or are keen to offer Supported Internships to young people with a learning disability or autism are being invited to attend an online CPD course to get the most out of the placements.] The course has been organised by the national Internships Work programme which … [Read more...]
Over 50s account for nearly half of UK’s self-employed people
Almost half of all self-employed working people (48%) in the UK are aged 50 and over, according to ONS data analysed by over-50s digital community, Rest Less. The analysis of bespoke ONS data found the proportion of over 50s becoming self-employed has grown year on year for the last decade, … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: The secret to retaining your workforce
April marks National Stress Awareness Month in the UK, and customer and employee experience (CX and EX) specialists insight6 is reminding employers that investing in the well-being of staff is the best way to retain them over the long term. Recruiting and retaining a reliable workforce has … [Read more...]
New review launched to improve employment prospects of autistic people
A new review designed to boost the employment prospects of autistic people has been launched by the Government, led by former Justice Secretary Robert Buckland. The review will consider how the Government can work with employers to help more autistic people realise their potential and get into … [Read more...]
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