Nusrat Ghani, MP for Wealden, has welcomed the launch of a new pilot scheme to boost apprenticeships and training for some of the most vulnerable residents of Wealden and East Sussex.
The Moving On Up Employment and Apprenticeship Scheme will help those in supported and temporary accommodation or at risk of homelessness secure apprenticeship placements, vocational training and permanent housing.
The scheme, made possible thanks to a successful East Sussex Public Health bid for a share of the Government’s Contain Outbreak Management Fund (COMF), will run until March 2022 and offer employers £4,000 to help to cover salary costs, recruitment support and in-work mentoring for new recruits.
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Nusrat Ghani said: “This new scheme is a fantastic vehicle for driving diversity in our workforce, making a difference to people’s lives and providing exciting new career opportunities for local apprentices of all ages. Irrespective of their background, everyone must have the opportunity to expand their skills, take positive steps into new and meaningful careers, and reach their full potential. I’m pleased that East Sussex County Council are leading this fantastic new scheme, getting local businesses involved and helping people access to valuable job opportunities experiences.”
