A new Government-backed investment is set to boost youth employment and skills development in Telford and Wrekin.<\/p>\n
The local authority has secured funding to establish a dedicated youth hub for young people aged 16 to 24, which will bring together public services, employers, training providers and Jobcentre Plus to deliver coordinated support.<\/p>\n
The initiative forms part of a wider national programme supporting 80 councils to enhance pathways into employment.<\/p>\n
From a business perspective, the hub is expected to play a key role in strengthening the local talent pipeline\u2014helping employers connect with work-ready candidates while aligning training provision with regional skills needs.<\/p>\n
Lee Carter, leader of Telford & Wrekin Council said: \u201cWe are determined as a Council that we give everyone in this Borough the best chance. That means them being able to access the right support at the right time in the right location.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis new youth hub is yet another way the Government is supporting us to be able to do that. After years of always thinking about how we stretch our own resources to make sure everyone has a chance, it is brilliant that the Government is listening and prioritising that, enabling us to do far more for a lot more people.\u201d<\/p>\n
The new hub will build on existing employability initiatives already in place across the borough, including locally delivered careers support and skills programmes designed to connect residents with job opportunities and training.<\/p>\n
Shirley Reynolds, cabinet member for children, young people, education, employment and skills said:
\n\u201cWe\u2019ve already got a really strong offer for young people in the Borough, and we welcome the opportunity to expand the support with a new youth hub.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough the Telford Job Box, we currently provide a free service at Southwater One in central Telford, helping residents, including young people, to access employment, training and education opportunities. This runs alongside our Telford and Wrekin Skills Strategy and our Stay Near, Go Far campaign, where we\u2019re continuing to broaden opportunities and raise awareness of the wide range of skills, learning and employment support available to help people stay local and thrive.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe new youth hub will complement and build on this positive work, offering a dedicated space where young people can receive tailored support. It will further enhance our existing youth offer, which provides advice and information on activities, support and wellbeing, reinforcing our commitment to ensuring every young person in Telford and Wrekin feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. This is an exciting opportunity, and we look forward to sharing more details in the near future.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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