Seetec chosen to deliver Connect to Work in Hampshire.
Connect to Work is now live in Hampshire, with Seetec working alongside Hampshire County Council to help thousands of people into meaningful employment.
As part of the Government’s nationwide Connect to Work initiative, the five-year programme delivered by Hampshire County Council is designed to address regional skills gaps and support people with health conditions and other complex barriers to employment find long-term and rewarding work. It connects work, health and skills support, aligning training and job opportunities with real business needs.
Connect to Work offers us a timely opportunity to help employers build more resilient workplaces and tackle local skills shortages while offering tailored and comprehensive support to people who are struggling to find secure and sustainable work for a variety of reasons.
“We’ve pledged to work with our partners to create opportunities for Hampshire to prosper through jobs, skills, and a stronger economy. This funding will enable us to work closely with the business community, tapping into the region’s key industries to open up long-term job opportunities and build career paths that last.
Councillor Zoe Huggins, the County Council’s Cabinet Member for Hampshire 2050 – Transformation and People
In the UK, there are 1.9 million people who would like to work but are not participating in the labour market, often due to health needs or disability. In Hampshire, data suggests the economically inactive population, who would like to work, currently sits at approximately 23,000 people.
Connect to Work will be rolled out under the Government’s new Keep Britain Working Strategy.
Employers interested in getting involved with the programme are asked to contact Skills@hants.gov.uk
Further information on Connect to Work and the support offered is available at: https://www.prosperityhampshire.org.uk/connect-to-work
