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Thursday, October 10, 2024

World Mental Health Day: Helping Charlotte to Re-discover Her Identity

To mark World Mental Health Day, Charlotte shared her inspiring story of how Working Well: Support to Succeed helped her to overcome a challenging period of poor mental health and regain her self-confidence.

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Employment Legal Advice Service Celebrates Four Years of Pro Bono Support

To celebrate four years of the Employment Legal Advice service, our team hosted an event at Manchester Hall in partnership with law firm Ward Hadaway.

Monday, September 30, 2024

Growth Company to Deliver Jobs for Hongkongers Programme Across the UK

The Growth Company is set to deliver an employability programme for Hongkongers based in England, alongside Groundwork UK and the Migrant and Refugee Centre. Jobs for Hongkongers aims to help Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders find sustainable and meaningful employment through an 8-week course.

Friday, September 27, 2024

Aspire Recruitment and United For Ukraine Shortlisted for More Awards

The Growth Company’s contribution to the employment support sector continues to be recognised by industry leaders. Aspire Recruitment has been shortlisted at the REC Awards, while United For Ukraine has been nominated for an IEP Learning Award.

Friday, September 13, 2024

Employability Day 2024: Employment Support for Every Citizen

The Growth Company is celebrating Employability Day – the UK’s largest celebration for organisations supporting people to gain, sustain and thrive in work.

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

September News Roundup: Job Trends, Restart Expansion, and More Awards Updates

A monthly roundup of the latest employment, justice, and health support news from the Growth Company.

Monday, September 9, 2024

What Sets REP’s ‘Conversation Clubs’ Apart From a Typical College ESOL Class?

The Refugee Employability Programme Yorkshire and the Humber delivers non-accredited ESOL support, now known as ‘Conversation Clubs’, taught online and in person by dedicated ESOL tutors. Recently, the REP team have taken a new approach to their sessions, with the aim of increasing attendee numbers.

Thursday, September 5, 2024

The Growth Company shortlisted for edie Net Zero Awards

The Growth Company Employment has been shortlisted for the Just Transition to Net Zero award at this year’s edie Net Zero Awards. The edie Net-Zero Awards recognise and reward the individuals and organisations that are spearheading the transition towards a net-zero carbon economy.

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Employ GM Shares Insights into Greater Manchester’s Job Market

Employ GM, which helps Greater Manchester residents find local jobs, search for courses, and access a wide range of support, has published a wide range of data on the region's job market.

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

The Growth Company Expands its Employment Support into Nottinghamshire

The Growth Company has begun delivering the Restart Scheme in Mansfield, Worksop, and Newark on behalf of Maximus, the prime provider in Nottinghamshire – building on our work across the north of England, which supports around 50,000 people each year.