July 2026: Peer mentoring, over-50s support, and the benefits of work experience
- Friday, July 31, 2026
- Growth in the Community is a monthly roundup of the latest employment, justice, and health support news from the Growth Company.
- July's edition covers everything from peer mentoring to work experience.
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Another month, another Growth in the Community newsletter packed with updates from the world of employment, justice, and health support. In this edition: find out about the importance of support for over-50s jobseekers, read about the impact of peer mentoring in the Liverpool City Region, and learn how work experience can benefit employers as well as employees.
Empowering Over-50s in a changing labour market
The Growth Company’s Lynne Maguire recently penned an article for the Centre for Ageing Better, highlighting the growing need for tailored employment support for people aged 50 and over.
How peer mentoring changes lives
The DWP Peer Mentoring programme has helped more than 700 people in the Liverpool City Region facing substance dependency take positive steps towards treatment, education, and work.
Salford veteran lands dream role
After struggling to get responses from employers, former RAF pilot Owen, now in his 80s, found a new job thanks to support from Charlotte and the rest of the Working Well IPS in Primary Care team.
Why work experience benefits employers
Offering work experience can help employers attract new talent, fill present and future skills gaps, and strengthen their workforce.
Discover what support is available to bring young people into your team.
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