Two programmes providing tailored employment support to Horsham District residents, have recently been extended for another year to help local people to succeed in today's competitive job market.
Supported by Horsham District Council, the Empower Your Future and Think Futures programmes have been facilitated by an additional allocation of the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, following the success of their launch in 2024.
The Empower Your Future Programme, delivered by Adam Knight & Associates through local ‘Employment Support Hubs’ helps participants seeking to enhance their career prospects to refine their CV, explore new career paths, or start their own business. Through guidance tailored to participants’ needs, the programme aims to deliver the right level of engagement to help them progress. Participants are supported on a weekly, fortnightly, or monthly basis, depending on their readiness for work and specific needs.
Horsham District’s Think Futures Programme, delivered by the Careers Team at West Sussex County Council, proactively supports and empowers young people to gain the skills and confidence to enter the workplace. With a particular focus on vulnerable young people, their careers advisers provide 1:1 impartial career advice, guidance and support to help young people access college courses, apprenticeships, training and employment.
Since the launch of these programmes, the employment support hubs have engaged with over 140 participants, with 65 registering with the programme and the Think Futures programme has supported over 75 young people.
Commenting on the support, Horsham District Council’s Cabinet Member for Enterprise and Property Cllr Jonathan Taylor said:
“I am pleased that with the help of UK Shared Prosperity Funding we have been able to extend these fantastic employment support programmes, helping Horsham District residents to gain the skills and confidence they need to enter the workplace. I hope to see even more local people engaging with these programmes this year and taking advantage of this valuable, tailored support on offer.”
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The Empower Your Future and Think Futures Programmes have received £65,400 and £40,000 respectively from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.