Research tells us that young black men face particular disadvantages when making the transition from education to employment, which mean they’re more likely to lack the networks, social capital and soft skills needed to find a good job. We’re excited that the Greater London Authority (GLA) will soon launch a project to support young black […]
This programme will establish four London Careers Hubs, one in each sub-regional partnership area. We are seeking providers to deliver the below projects; Central Project: £2,098,150 South Project: £1,226,900 West Project: £1,616,480 East Project: £2,039,900 Each Careers Hub will build on the work of the London Enterprise Adviser Network (LEAN) in that area and […]
London Councils commissioned Volterra to forecast what unemployment in London look like in the future and how will this differ among different sub-groups of Londoners and different areas of London (boroughs and sub-regions). Volterra produced forecasts for two time periods – to April 2021 and to September 2022. Key findings included: The LFS unemployment rate in London (based […]
Each £2.5m grant is funded by European Social Funds (ESF). They will help Londoners move into higher-level skilled training, qualifications and jobs. There’s a focus on supporting BAME people and those in low paid work without a Level 4, or above, qualification. These projects contribute to the Mayor’s recovery plans by providing targeted skills development […]
London and the UK are experiencing a serious skills-to-jobs mismatch, and the gap is getting wider. In the last year, nearly 90% of UK employers struggled to recruit staff with the right skills*. London in particular faces a rapidly ageing population, EU workers leaving – or not coming – and barriers to learning and employment […]
