Milton Keynes City Council will be offering new help to residents who are facing barriers in finding work due to their disability, health condition or complex needs.
The city council will be working with councils across the region to introduce a government funded scheme Connect to Work. It could unlock new opportunities for more than 1,500 local people over the next five years.
By enrolling on the programme, residents can get up to 12 months of personalised, one-to-one support to help them find a job. A specialist team will match people with employers, based on their unique skills, challenges and strengths and to ensure the role is a good fit for everyone. Residents can also take advantage of training courses and other local services designed to build confidence and enhance their employability.
The city council will make a formal decision on 30 September to work in partnership with other councils in the region on the scheme. Collectively, around £5m of grant funding will be received by the councils to put towards the work.
"Finding a job can be hard work when you have additional needs and are being sidelined. This scheme is about breaking down barriers and ensuring that more local people can make the most of their own unique skills. We want to build new connections between residents and employers, and make sure everyone has the right support so that more people can find the rewarding and long term work they want.”
To find out more and register your interest, visit: www.southmidlands.org.uk/connect-to-work