Employers of all sizes in Greater Manchester are being urged to take part in a free webinar to see learn how to get involved with the Kickstart scheme. Kickstart is a government programme to provide fully-funded six-month work placements to young people aged 16-24 on Universal Credit to support … [Read more...]
News for: Employment
Aer Lingus to create 120 new jobs with four new routes from Manchester Airport
Irish carrier, Aer Lingus, is set to create up to 120 new jobs at Manchester Airport following the addition of four direct transatlantic services from the northern hub. Aer Lingus will commence the new routes from Manchester Airport flying to New York JFK and Orlando from 29 July, to Barbados … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester employers offered extra support for their 50+ workforce
The Growth Company and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) have launched an eight-week programme to help employers support their 50+ workforce. The Midlife MOT project will allow Greater Manchester employers, regardless of sector or size, to access professional support for members of … [Read more...]
Stockport named top town in UK for flexible working
Towns and cities in the North of England have topped a leaderboard of the best locations for flexible working, with Stockport the highest ranking town. Self-storage company, Ready Steady Store compiled the leaderboard assessing a variety of factors to determine the best locations in the UK for … [Read more...]
Employers asked to pledge vacancies for virtual job expo
Employers in Stockport and throughout the North-west are being asked to register to get involved in a virtual jobs expo for local jobseekers. The North West Works 4 U event will be broadcast online live from the 6th to the 8th April, and has been organised by a unique partnership between the … [Read more...]
GM Labour market update reveals continued Covid-19 impact on employment
GMCA has compiled the latest employment figures for the city-region in its labour market update, revealing the ongoing impact of Covid-19 on the local economy. Unemployment in the North-west rose to 4.8% in the three months to December 2020, slightly below the nation figure of 5.1%, according to … [Read more...]
Tickets now available for Stockport Jobs Match Careers Week
Attendees can now book their free tickets to attend events being put on by Stockport Jobs Match to mark Greater Manchester Careers Week. The week of sector-themed virtual careers events will help signpost jobseekers in the borough to careers advice, training, employers and live vacancies. The … [Read more...]
Stockport Jobs Match to host virtual careers fair
To mark National Careers Week, Stockport Jobs Match is organising a week of sector-themed virtual careers events to help signpost individuals to careers advice, training, employers and live vacancies. Businesses in Stockport are being encouraged to take part in online activities from 1st to 5th … [Read more...]
Employers put at centre of Greater Manchester skills strategy
Business leaders in Greater Manchester have praised the role employers have played in tackling skills shortages in the city-region. Following the publication of the government's Skills for Jobs White Paper which calls for closer relationships between business and further education, business … [Read more...]
Fully-funded programme offers business growth support
A fully-funded programme is offering free training and support to ensure business growth for SMEs in Greater Manchester. Launched in November 2020, the Skills for Growth programme aims to help small businesses in the city-region develop their businesses and employees, particularly in the wake of … [Read more...]
Business services group to create up to 400 jobs in Stockport and Greater Manchester
US-based business services and outsourced customer engagement provider, Concentrix, is set to create almost 400 jobs in Stockport and Greater Manchester, Business Live has reported. The new roles have been created in response to eight new contract wins for the group. The group operates from … [Read more...]
Moving-on community grants for GM non-profits opens for 2021 application rounds
The ESF Community Grant Programme, which works to fund non-profit employability support for those facing barriers in the workplace, has opened its latest round of funding, Moving-on, for applications. The Workers' Educational Association (WEA) has secured a further £2.2 million of funding towards … [Read more...]
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