Employment and Training Initiatives in Tameside

The Council is committed to attracting new jobs to the area through it's inward investment programme and works in partnership with other agencies to:

• Promote the development of learning communities
• Ensure local people have access to lifelong learning and training opportunities
• Provide local people with opportunities to gain skills needed for employment in growth industries
• Ensure residents benefit from employment opportunities created within the Borough

Current Employment and Training Initiatives

Title	Brief Description	Web Link
Jobcentre Plus New Deal	New Deal gives people on benefits the help and support they need to look for work, including training and job preparation.  New Deal programmes include: Young People (18-24), 25 plus, Disabled People, Partners (of unemployed), Self Employed and Musicians.	Jobcentre Plus New Deal
Modern Apprenticeships	The council runs a Modern Apprenticeship scheme for young people aged 16-21, with an annual recruitment.	Tameside MBC Apprenticeships
Jobcentre Plus Work Trials	"A trial in an actual job vacancy with an employer".  Get the chance to try out a job for up to 15 days whilst continuing to receive any benefits you are entitled to.	Jobcentre Plus Work Trials
Pathways to Work - Shaw Trust/Jobcentre Plus	Extra support if you have a health condition or disability to help you move into work.	Jobcentre Plus Pathways to Work
Other Jobcentre Plus programmes and services	As well as the other programmes detailed in this table, Jobcentre Plus offers a number of programmes to help job seekers, unemployed people, people with disabilities and others who may next extra help in finding work.	Jobcentre Plus Programmes
Routes to Work	Supported employment for people with a disability, mental health and or drug and alcohol issues.	Routes to Work
Training in Tameside	Information on training programmes from across the borough and detailed descriptions of local training venues.  Details of future pre-recruitment courses will be held on this website, training individuals in the skills required to gain employment in the modern workplace.	Training in Tameside