rossendale works
Published on November 21, 2019 at 3:58 pm
After nine years of interview rejections, Asim Elahi has got a job thanks to help from an innovative employment programme.
Asim, 37, had been working for Training 2000 for nearly 12 years, but was made redundant in 2010 when the Rawtenstall office closed.
Since then he has applied for scores of jobs and attended many interviews, but his lack of confidence, anxiety and issues with disability meant he only ever got voluntary work.
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Published on May 22, 2019 at 3:44 pm
An innovative Rossendale employability project has been expanded thanks to a grant from the Department of Work and Pensions.
The Rossendale Council scheme – initially set up for a 12-month trial period in partnership with Active Lancashire – was so successful it has been expanded.
Rossendale Works helps people who are job ready to seek placements and employment.
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Published on March 15, 2019 at 5:23 pm
A new video showcasing the success of a pioneering project which has helped 25 people back into work has been released.
The film was released to highlight and celebrate the Rossendale Works programme.
Plans are now being drawn up that could see Rossendale Works being replicated in other boroughs.
You can see the video here.
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Published on March 14, 2019 at 4:50 pm
A pioneering Rossendale project that has helped 25 people back into work could become a blueprint for a Lancashire-wide scheme.
Plans are now being drawn up that could see Rossendale Works being replicated in other boroughs.
Employability Officer Paul Becouarn is employed by Active Lancashire and delivers the project on behalf of Rossendale Council.
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Published on October 26, 2018 at 4:05 pm
A unique project that tackles employability barriers has been short-listed for a prestigious award.
In just six months, Rossendale Works has led to 16 people finding work, 19 more on employer placements and a further 30 getting mentally and physically fitter through Active Lancashire activities.
On November 23, at the Lancashire Sports Awards at the Blackpool Hotel and Conference Centre, Rossendale Works Employability Project is one of five finalists in the Project of the Year category.
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Published on July 16, 2018 at 11:01 am
A council employment programme has secured its first success with Shane Goodier securing a full-time job after working with a business as a volunteer.
Father-of-five Shane, 39, from Bacup, was introduced to Rossendale Borough Council’s Employability Officer Paul Becouaran on one of his visits to the JobCentre. He would walk from Bacup to Rawtenstall to sign on.
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Published on July 13, 2018 at 12:26 pm
Hundreds of people attended an event to showcase the range of jobs and careers in the borough.
The day-long Rossendale Works skills and employability fair was hailed a success with 57 businesses and organisations setting up stalls.
It was organised by Rossendale Council with careers organisation Inspira, local schools and the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership’s (LEP) skills and employment hub.
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Published on June 14, 2018 at 4:26 pm
Pupils will become reporters for the day when they attend a careers, employability and skills fair organised by Rossendale Council.
The eight students will interview businesses, take photos and use social media to promote Rossendale Works which takes place at The Adrenaline Centre, Haslingden, on July 10.
Journalist and PR specialist Catherine Smyth is managing the team of Year 7s from All Saints’ Catholic High School, Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School, Fearns Community Sports College and Whitworth Community High School.
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Published on May 18, 2018 at 12:56 pm
Businesses are invited to showcase their job and career opportunities to potential employees – now and future – at the Rossendale Works employability and skills fair.
Hundreds of people are expected to attend the event, on Tuesday 10 July, at the Adrenaline sports centre in Helmshore Road, Haslingden.
More than 1,000 pupils aged 14 to 16 from Rossendale’s seven secondary schools will be there between 9am and 2pm to learn about the wide variety of possible careers in the Valley and the qualifications they will need to pursue them.
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Published on March 29, 2018 at 12:40 pm
A new project from Rossendale Council and partners will see local unemployed people given the opportunity to find a pathway back to work through volunteering or taking part in regular sporting activities.
‘Rossendale Works’ will see the Council working with local partners Active Lancashire (previously Lancashire Sport) and the Department for Work and Pensions to target those over 18s in receipt of out of works benefits or those who are currently excluded from the jobs market.
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