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# Employment and training initiatives

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Employment, training, initiatives
<h2>Miscellaneous</h2><span class="gen">email address here</span><span class="gen">phone number here</span><span class="gen">sms phone number here</span><span class="gen">fax number here</span><span class="gen">minicom number here</span><p><i>The Council is committed to attracting new jobs to the area through it's inward investment programme and works in partnership with other agencies to:</i></p><hr/><ul> <li title="*">promote the development of learning communities</li> <li title="*">ensure local people have access to lifelong learning and training opportunities</li> <li title="*">provide local people with opportunities to gain skills needed for employment in growth industries</li> <li title="*">ensure residents benefit from employment opportunities created within the area</li> </ul><h2>New Deal </h2><p> New Deal is a key part of the government's Welfare to Work strategy. Personalised programmes of work and skills training opportunities, delivered locally, are aimed at helping unemployed people into work. There are programmes for young people (18-24), 25+, lone parents, disabled people, 50+ and partners of the unemployed. </p><p> All programmes are accessible through Employment Services and, whether you are an unemployed individual looking for a job or a company with vacancies to offer, your first point of contact should be your local Job Centre. </p><p> <strong>More information:

<a href="http://www.newdeal.gov.uk">www.newdeal.gov.uk</a> </strong> <span class="gen">link to external website</span> or <a href="http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/"> <strong>www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk</strong> </a> <span class="gen">link to external website</span> </p><h2> Learn Direct</h2><p>Learning through work allows working people to gain university qualifications without leaving the work place. It is designed for individuals as well as work based groups. For more information visit <strong>

<a href="http://www.learndirect.co.uk">www.learndirect.co.uk</a> </strong> <span class="gen">link to external website</span> </p><h2>LGCareers</h2><p>The only website providing you with information and advice on local government careers. Whoever you are, whatever your skills and experience, there could be something for you. </p><p>Visit the <strong>

<a href="http://www.lgcareers.com/">www.lgcareers.com</a> </strong> <span class="gen">link to external website</span> website.</p><h2>Connexions</h2><p>Connexions Direct is a new service for young people age 13-19 that offers quick access to information and advice on a wide range of topics, including employment and training, through one easy to use website. </p><p>Visit the <strong>

<a href="http://www.connexions-direct.com">www.connexions_direct.com</a> </strong> <span class="gen">link to external website</span> website.</p><h2>Other Employment and Training Opportunities</h2><p> <span class="gen">enter details</span> </p><span class="gen">email address here</span><span class="gen">phone number here</span><span class="gen">sms phone number here</span><span class="gen">fax number here</span><span class="gen">minicom number here</span><span class="gen">postal address here</span><h3> <a href="/ccm/services/pid.jsp?pid=343"> Providing Information (343) </a></h3>