We support people facing barriers to gain work, including long term unemployment, childcare and those in or at risk of poverty. If you would like to help those furthest from the labour market to enter employment while tapping into motivated individuals who are determined to make the most of an opportunity, call us on 01492 575578 or email us at CEH@conwy.gov.uk.
Working Wales supports both the employer and those under threat of redundancy. This includes careers advice and coaching, identifying possible sources of funding for training, information on job vacancies and help with CVs and job applications. This support is available to business of all sizes and across all sectors. If you’re an employer and having to make the difficult decision to make redundancies support is available:
Redundancy support for employers (Welsh Government - Careers Wales)
The Welsh Government has a range of skills and employment products to help businesses grow and thrive:
Skills gateway for business
This is an online portal for businesses to access advice and support to help them grow and thrive. From developing the skills of existing employees to recruitment support and training programmes, Skills Gateway for Business offers a range of solutions to meet individual business needs.
Businesses can create a skills profile, find out more about support available in their local area and speak to dedicated Business Wales advisors who will help them find the right solution for their business.
Apprenticeships
This is an all-age programme which allows businesses a cost-effective recruitment option and help them create a pool of new talent, fill skills gaps and grow.
As well as having the training costs for your new recruit covered, all employers currently receive up to £3,000 towards employment costs for each new apprentice they hire provided they’re aged 16-24.
ReAct
ReAct offers support for people who have recently been made redundant, unemployed or are under current notice of redundancy, and employers can tap into this pool of skilled and experienced employees and get them back into work. Businesses receive up to £3,000 in quarterly instalments for the first 12 months to help cover wages, as well as up to £1,000 for any job-related skills training needed.
Traineeships
Businesses of any size can make use of traineeships to scout new talent and offer a work taster, with training designed to suit specific needs to help meet your business objectives. The programme is aimed at unemployed individuals aged 16 and 17.
GO Wales
GO Wales works with students (under 25 year olds) in higher education facing barriers to securing work experience, to help them find work placement opportunities with local employers. Depending on the individual, employers may have the option of having a project completed during the placement and may also be eligible for a subsidy of 50% of the wages.
For further information on any of these programmes, call the Skills Gateway for Business on 03000 6 03000 or download the Brochure for Employers.