March 2026 roundup: Lancashire job support, and the power of empathy
- Tuesday, March 31, 2026
- Growth in the Community is a monthly roundup of the latest employment, justice, and health support news from the Growth Company.
- March's edition covers everything from Connect to Work to artificial intelligence.
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The March edition of the Growth in the Community newsletter covers the latest employment, justice, and health support news. Find out why we believe the human touch will always be central to employability services and discover how a new programme will support people with health conditions in the North West.
Connect to Work in Burnley and the Ribble Valley
Residents in the area can now access help through the new Connect to Work programme, which the Growth Company delivers on behalf of Ingeus and the Lancashire Combined County Authority.
Adapting to an AI‑driven employment landscape
Our operations director, Alex Howley, has written an article for the IEP Journal explaining why human connection still matters in employment support, even as large language models and other AI systems become more widely used across the sector.
Rebuilding confidence and purpose through employment support
Lily received one-to-one wellbeing support that helped her find a job at the Growth Company that matched her strengths and health needs.
"The rewards can be huge."
Meet Max, an activity facilitator and support worker at a probation hub in South Yorkshire.
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