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Tees Valley chosen to pilot apprenticeship ‘second chance’ support for young people
A new brokerage scheme aims to connect near-miss applicants with other apprenticeship vacancies and support 1,500 additional starts.
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One Community Link sets five-year plan to tackle refugee homelessness and widen opportunity across Tees Valley
Stockton-based One Community Link has set out a five-year plan covering housing, employment, digital inclusion, racial justice and youth opportunity as it approaches ten years as a charity.
Tees Skills aims to put 10,000 career guides into young people’s hands
Employers across Teesside are being invited to show 14 to 18-year-olds the careers available close to home as Tees Skills returns for a third edition.
Hartlepool celebrates young people building skills through supported internships and volunteering
Young people from Hartlepool have been recognised for their achievements through supported internships and community volunteering, with an awards celebration highlighting growing confidence, workplace skills and contribution to the town.
£1.8m apprenticeship pot is already helping Tees Valley firms take on new talent
Eleven major employers have pledged around £1.8 million through a Tees Valley scheme that redirects unused apprenticeship levy funding to local businesses. So far, 89 apprentices have been supported and £600,000 remains available.
New Asda internship will give Stockton young adults real workplace experience
A supported internship launching at Asda's Portrack Lane store will combine real work experience with daily learning for young adults with an EHCP or SEN Support Plan.
Youth Guarantee reopens to help Tees Valley 18 to 21-year-olds into work
The Youth Guarantee Trailblazer has reopened for a second year, offering local 18 to 21-year-olds personalised support, training and, where appropriate, paid work experience.
Middlesbrough veteran rebuilds working life with NHS employment support
Middlesbrough veteran Mark Hughes has returned to work after tailored employment support helped him rebuild confidence following years of poor mental health and repeated job rejection.