Talent Match Black Country is a voluntary programme supporting young people aged 18-24 furthest from the labour market to gain in confidence, motivation and optimism by providing intensive solution focused support. Supporting young people to identify and address issues that are barrier to them moving forward into meaningful employment, education, training or volunteering. Interested? Get involved
read moreTalent Match is targeting young people who are furthest from the jobs market, including those who are completely outside of the benefits, work and training system and facing severe barriers to gaining the skills they need to get into work. Talent Match will boost opportunities for young people in these areas by bringing together partnerships of employers, education providers and others,…
read moreThe New Year is looking a lot brighter for young jobseekers across England as the Big Lottery Fund today (Wednesday) announces 21 youth unemployment hotspots are receiving their share of its £108m youth unemployment initiative, Talent Match, a national scheme designed by young people for young people, with the aim of helping those aged 18-24 who are struggling the most…
read moreBy Professor Peter Wells Peter is Professor of Public Policy Analysis and Evaluation at Sheffield Hallam University and is based at the Centre for Economic and Social Research (CRESR). The Big Lottery Fund is investing £108million in Talent Match, its innovative programme designed to address the problems of high levels of unemployment amongst 18-24 year olds.
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