Award of Works Better Employment Support Programme in Kirklees
Kirklees Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Works Better Employment Support Programme in Kirklees
Awarded 02 Apr 2017
Awarded02 Apr 2017
Value£1,789,209.70
AgencyKirklees Council
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 6y 7mo ago2y 12mo term
Awarded 2 Apr 2017Expired 30 Mar 2020
About
Kirklees Council awarded a contract to Groundwork Wakefield, Fusion Paddock Partnership, and Newground for the delivery of the Works Better programme, which provides tailored employment support to residents facing barriers to work.
The programme, part of a three-lot initiative across Calderdale, Kirklees, and Wakefield, includes engagement and referrals, mentoring, information advice and guidance, financial support, pre-employment support, confidence building, digital skills development, job search provision, and links to specialist services.
The contract value is AUD 1,789,209.7.
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Award of Works Better Employment Support Programme in Kirklees
Won by Groundwork Wakefield,Fusion Paddock Partnership,Newground · Kirklees Council
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