By Government funding for older jobseekers
North Lincolnshire Council has been provided with an additional year of Government funding in order to support older people actively looking to return to work.
The Department of Work and Pensions has praised the council’s Action Station in recognition of its efforts so far.
Under the Action Station, the Move On scheme, which provides a one-to-one programme of support for over 40s in long-term unemployment has been particularly successful.
It also offers advice, support and encouragement and helps devise a programme that means people have a better chance of improving their skills and finding work.
The scheme helped 30 people into work and 30 into training in its first year alone.
As a result, funding has now been renewed for a further year.
Jo Corney, Service Leader for NE Yorkshire and the Humber Jobcentres, said:
“It’s fantastic news that the Action Station in Scunthorpe are able to continue to support our older jobseekers with advice on moving forward towards the world of work.”
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