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

Friday, February 20, 2026

Meet Max: A Day in the Life of a Justice Support Worker

Learn how our justice teams support people on probation in Sheffield and South Yorkshire to rebuild their lives and move towards positive futures, all with a view to reducing reoffending and creating safer communities.

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Meet Angel: A Day in the Life of a Growth Company Employment Advisor

How our frontline teams in South Yorkshire empower jobseekers to build their confidence, find work, and change their lives.

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Meet Akash: A Day in the Life of a Key Worker Supporting People in Sheffield

Find out how our teams in South Yorkshire help people with health conditions and disabilities improve their wellbeing and move closer to work.

Friday, February 13, 2026

Working Well: Support to Succeed Helps Greater Manchester Residents Overcome Barriers to Work

Working Well: Support to Succeed provides tailored support to economically inactive residents across Greater Manchester. The programme builds skills, confidence, and wellbeing, leading to thousands of positive outcomes, including job starts and life‑changing progress.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

How The Growth Company Supports Apprentices and Employers

Discover how The Growth Company is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2026 by connecting people to apprenticeship opportunities, supporting employers to close skills gaps, and delivering high‑quality training that boosts careers, businesses, and local economies.

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

January 2026 News Roundup: Connect to Work, WorkWell, and Mindfulness Support

The Growth in the Community newsletter explores the world of employment, justice, and health support. This month: Find out how people can connect to work in Staffordshire, learn why WorkWell is going national, and much more.

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Helping Young People in Greater Manchester Find and Succeed in Work

The Growth Company's tailored support for young people aims to break down barriers to employment and open up clear routes into work and apprenticeships.

Friday, January 30, 2026

People in Staffordshire Can Now Connect to Work Through New Support Programme

A new programme is helping people across the region to overcome barriers to work.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

A New Approach to Health and Employment Support

Innovative counselling, mindfulness, and occupational therapy services offered by the Growth Company are helping people feel healthier, more confident, and better prepared for work.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

WorkWell Pilots Set the Stage for a National Programme

The Growth Company’s Director of Employment, Justice and Health, Michelle Leeson, reflects on the impact of the Greater Manchester pilot as WorkWell prepares for national expansion.

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

How the Growth Company's Employment, Justice, and Health Teams Made a Difference in 2025

The Growth in the Community newsletter explores the world of employment, justice, and health support. This month: Key facts and figures from 2025.