The Aspire to Work service is available to anyone living in an Aspire property, including these who have a job but are looking for a change in career.

The service is delivered by PM Training, Aspire’s training facilitators. Annually, the team engages with around 400 tenants and figures reveal that 60% of its customers make some measurable positive progress with 35% gaining employment.

The work-focused support is designed to meet an individual’s personal requirements and considers their lifestyle, work experience and any barriers that are affecting their chances of finding paid work.

There are opportunities to gain accredited qualifications including NVQs, Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS cards) and HGV licences. There are also introductory training schemes in retail and security as well as short courses that are required for employment in food retail and health and safety.

Aspire to Work runs an employment hub where clients can receive help with job searches, interview and self-employment advice. These services are available via an online portal that also features coaching sessions.

To improve the flow of suitable vacancies, the team has cultivated a network of local employers who send their job adverts directly to Aspire’s training team.