Pilot ‘hyperlocal’ job support scheme in England shows promising signs of effectiveness
Government-funded JobsPlus trial in 10 neighbourhoods could be scalable nationwide, evaluation shows We would like to hear from young people in the UK about their job-hunting experiences A government-funded pilot of “hyperlocal” job support in 10 neighbourhoods across England has shown “promising early signs of effectiveness”, including for young people, and could be scalable nationwide, a new evaluation has shown. The JobsPlus scheme, backed by the Department for Work and Pe
A targeted employment assistance initiative tested across ten English neighborhoods has demonstrated encouraging early results, according to a recent evaluation. The JobsPlus program, funded by the government's Department for Work and Pensions in partnership with the Youth Futures Foundation, concentrates resources in small communities with high concentrations of public housing. The scheme employs local coordinators who work to connect disadvantaged residents, particularly younger people, with job opportunities and support services. Researchers suggest the model shows potential for expansion to other regions across the country.
The findings could inform how governments design and deliver employment support services to reach vulnerable populations more effectively.
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