Aspire Recruitment is a profit-for-purpose recruitment agency that connects talent with inspirational employers across the UK. Aspire's unique position as part of the Growth Company allows it to access a range of additional services to help candidates and employers, from pre-recruitment courses to qualifications and training for staff.
The Creating Future Opportunities Evolution (CFO Evolution) Programme works with offenders and people on probation to reduce re-offending and reinforce the value of leading law-abiding lives. The programme provides a safe space and access to many social, creative and group activities, as well as tailored support.
Employ GM helps Greater Manchester residents find local jobs, search for courses, and access support for their employment journey.
Employ Manchester is a new service designed to help Manchester residents gain employment, access skills courses, and find local support to overcome barriers and reach their goals. The service includes three Work and Wellbeing Navigators, who provide in-person advice, guidance, and signposting to local services.
Employment Legal Advice is a joint venture by the Growth Company, Citizens Advice Manchester, Citizens Advice Bolton, Citizens Advice Salford, and a network of local legal partners. It aims to help people across Greater Manchester access free and timely employment-related support provided by experts in the field.
A Ministry of Justice contract – commissioned by HM Prison and Probation Service and delivered by the Growth Company – the Finance, Benefit, and Debt service aims to support people in eight prisons across Yorkshire and the Humber with a range of financial issues.
IAG helps people in prison to take steps towards employment. It also offers resettlement support as people approach release and reintegration into the community.
The IPES programme provides bespoke support to people with disabilites, focusing on moving them into sustained employment.
IPS support services encompass a range of programmes to help people with physical and mental health conditions or disabilities to find and/or stay in employment.
Jobs for Hongkongers is delivered virtually/remotely by the Growth Company, Groundwork UK, and the Migrant and Refugee Centre across England. The initiative aims to support Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders find sustainable and meaningful employment. The 8-week course is available in Cantonese, allowing everyone who needs support to access it.
Our Pass offers eligible 16-18-year-olds free bus travel on all local bus services across Greater Manchester, making it easier to access education, work, training, culture, and leisure in the city-region. Our Pass also provides access to a range of exclusive offers, discounts, and experiences.
The Growth Company's Personal Wellbeing Services work with people on probation to build resilience, confidence, and positive self-image. The programme is delivered in community venues across the Northwest and Yorkshire and the Humber, with the option to participate online if preferred and appropriate.
Recovery Works supports some of the most vulnerable people in our society as they recover from addiction and take steps towards a life away from substance dependency.
Commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions, the Restart Scheme provides up to 12 months of enhanced support to help people find a job in their local area. The Growth Company delivers the Restart Scheme in four regions: Greater Manchester (on behalf of Ingeus); the North West (on behalf of G4S); Nottinghamshire (on behalf of Maximus); and South Yorkshire (on behalf of Maximus).
The Refugee Employability Programme provides tailored support to refugees who are looking to gain meaningful employment and settle into life across Yorkshire and the Humber.
The Salford Employment Hub provides careers, skills, and recruitment support to Salford residents and employers, through a range of access points, such as face-to-face delivery, telephone contact, and online channels.
The Talent Hub provides tailored support to individuals in Greater Manchester who are looking to work in the hospitality, tourism, and leisure sector, as well as free of charge recruitment and workforce development solutions for employers across the region.
United for Ukraine is a coalition of business stakeholders from across the North of England supporting Ukrainian refugees arriving in the UK. The initiative is focused on a digital platform, created by the Growth Company, which connects employers with evacuees.
Wellness In Work IPS supports residents with a severe and enduring mental illness diagnosis who require support to find paid employment or stay in their current job.
The Greater Manchester WorkWell programme supports disabled people and people with health conditions to stay in and succeed in work. The programme provides special support to those particularly those affected by musculoskeletal health problems.
Working Well: Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care aims to help adults with physical and/or mental health disabilities into – or back into – sustained employment through the “place, train, and maintain” model.
Working Well: Pioneer offers personalised employment support to help Greater Manchester residents who are economically inactive into sustained work through upskilling and training, with continued in-work support available. People can receive up to 15 months support plus optional in-work support for 6 months.
Working Well: Support to Succeed helps people to overcome barriers which may prevent them from gaining work or pursuing their ambitions. The programme can help participants boost their confidence and achieve their goals through a wide range of activities and workshops.
Working Well: Work and Health Programme provides support for unemployed people with health conditions or disabilities. It is also designed to help those individuals who have been out of work for a long time, as well as those who might need some specialist support.