News
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Successful Refugee Employability Programme to Conclude in Yorkshire and Humber
The Refugee Employability Programme Yorkshire and the Humber contract will not be extended, with the final day for referrals set for 11th December 2024. The team will continue to support service users until 11th June 2025, when the programme will end.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
November News Roundup: Pro Bono Week, Refugee Support, and Budget News
A monthly roundup of the latest employment, justice, and health support news from the Growth Company.
Monday, November 11, 2024
Employment Legal Advice Service Commended at Pro Bono Awards
The Employment Legal Advice Service was highly commended at this year’s GM Pro Bono Awards and has been shortlisted for a LawWorks Pro Bono award.
Monday, November 4, 2024
Pro Bono Week: Helping Melissa Overcome Employment Legal Challenges
To mark Pro Bono Week, Melissa told us how the Employment Legal Advice Service helped her overcome legal issues with her employer.
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Refugee Employability Programme Celebrates One Year of Success in Yorkshire and the Humber
Last month, REP staff, partners, and service users celebrated a year of achievements at three special events across the region.
Friday, November 1, 2024
The Growth Company Employment Teams Shortlisted for Eight Awards
Six colleagues and teams have been shortlisted at the ERSA Awards, while the Salford Supported Employment Team has been shortlisted at the BASE Supported Employment Awards and the Employment Legal Advice Service has been shortlisted at the Greater Manchester Pro Bono Awards.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Autumn 2024 Budget Roundup
The chancellor of the exchequer, Rachel Reeves, set out the new UK government’s budget to the House of Commons on Wednesday. The budget statement contained measures related to taxation and spending.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
October News Roundup: Mental Health Progress, Legal Advice Success, and New National Support
A monthly roundup of the latest employment, justice, and health support news from the Growth Company.
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 England
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.