Heartbeat: Second World of Work placement begins

February 14, 2020

A helping hand is being offered to the people currently out of work thanks to a new scheme that is being led by the volunteer service.

The programme, aptly named the World of Work aims to attract 150 unemployed or job-seeking residents within the Birmingham and Solihull catchment area, who will be trained over the next year. The scheme can take around 30 students at a time, over an eight week period, where they will be taught new skills and have their existing ones enhanced.

The students are being referred to the scheme by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), Job Centre Plus and it will also be offered to qualifying members of the volunteering team. The ultimate goal is to help attendees successfully apply for and secure jobs.

The first cohort has already benefitted from induction training, a work experience placement as well as interview and CV workshops. They are also given opportunities in accessing further education, training as well as the chance of an apprenticeship within the Trust.

Volunteer Service Manager, Liza Gill, who is leading the programme said: “We’re thrilled to see this programme launch. A lot of hard work has gone into it from all involved.

We’ve got a comprehensive training plan in place for all attendees. We are also offering tailored support to achieve the best outcomes.”

Eddie Edmead, Major Grants Manager for Your Trust Charity who secured funds for the project and also ran one of the very first sessions was equally passionate about the endeavour: “We are enthusiastic about this new and exciting venture. We’re looking forward to achieving some great outcomes with work placements within our Trust, as well as potentially with partnership service providers.”