www.wiltshire.gov.uk
Jobs - employment and training initiatives
Summary of Service
The Council is committed to attracting new jobs to the area through its inward investment programme and works in partnership with other agencies to:
- promote the development of learning communities
- ensure local people have access to lifelong learning and training opportunities
- provide local people with opportunities to gain skills needed for employment in growth industries
- ensure residents benefit from employment opportunities created within the area
Details of Service
New Deal
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.
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. For more information, please visit the New Deal website.
Learn Direct
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, please visit the Learn Direct website.
Local Government Careers
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. For more information, please visit the Local Government Careers website.
Connexions
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. For more information, please visit the Connexions website.
Contact Details
By Post
Human Resources & Organisational Development
Wiltshire County Council
County Hall
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
By Email
recruitment@wiltshire.gov.uk
By Telephone
01225 713000
By Fax
01225 713172
| A to Z Names | Jobs - employment and training initiatives, Jobs - employment and training initiatives |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Employment and training initiatives |
| PID No. | 343 |
| IPSV Category | Workplace training and development |
| Level 1 Name | Jobs - employment and training initiatives |
| IPSV ID | 1584 |
