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Keep up to date with all the latest employment, justice, and health support news from the Growth Company.

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Transferable skills and how to show employers what you can offer

Learn from Growth Company experts what transferable skills are, why employers value them, and how to demonstrate your experience confidently in job applications and interviews.

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

How to write a CV that highlights your strengths

Growth Company employment specialists explain how to write a CV that highlights your strengths, demonstrates your skills, and helps you stand out to employers.

Monday, July 6, 2026

How to prepare for a job interview and make a good impression

Looking for practical job interview tips? Learn how to prepare for interviews, manage nerves, succeed in online, phone and face-to-face interviews, and improve with every opportunity.

Friday, July 3, 2026

Peer mentoring in action: changing lives across the Liverpool City Region

How Growth Company colleagues with lived experience are helping others overcome substance dependency and rebuild their lives.

Friday, July 3, 2026

80-year-old Salford veteran lands dream role thanks to personalised employment support

Former RAF pilot Owen Hammond overcame age concerns and health challenges to find a meaningful care role through Working Well IPS in Primary Care.

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

June 2026 roundup: Youth employment, mental health, and work placements

This Growth Company's newsletter is packed with updates from the world of employment, justice, and health support. read about the latest findings from our youth employment pilot, find out what happened at the Work Foundation's recent event on young people and work, and more.

Friday, June 26, 2026

Talking to young people about work and employment support

New insights from the Growth Company’s youth employment pilot highlight the barriers facing young jobseekers and the practical support needed to help them into work.

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Why local support matters when tackling youth unemployment

Alex Howley reflects on the Work Foundation's briefing on the ‘jobs drought’ facing 18-24-year-olds in the UK and how the Growth Company is supporting young people into work

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Find and stay in work with IPS support in Greater Manchester

Wellness in Work IPS helps people living with mental health conditions build confidence, develop new skills, and move into sustainable employment through tailored, one-to-one support.

Monday, June 1, 2026

May 2026 roundup: Jobs Guarantee, West Yorkshire partnerships, and mindfulness support

The Growth in the Community newsletter explores the world of employment, justice, and health support. Find out about the Jobs Guarantee in Greater Manchester, book your place at a networking event in Leeds, learn how mindfulness is helping people improve their confidence, and more.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Practical tips to boost your wellbeing while job searching

The Growth Company’s employment specialists share simple, evidence-informed ways to manage your mental health, build resilience, and stay job-ready.