The Future Jobs Fund, announced as part of the April 2009 Budget, is a major new initiative which will operate across the UK. It is designed to create 15,000 jobs across Scotland between October 2009 and April 2011.
The 18 month initiative is focused on young people aged 18-24 who have been on Job Seekers Allowance but it will also support some long-term unemployed people who have barriers to employment or live in areas with high concentrations of unemployment.
A key element of the programme is that the jobs created should provide community benefit and in Scotland there is an expectation that over 1,000 green jobs will be created as well as jobs in social care, childcare, health, energy efficiency, sports and the arts. Funding of around £95m will be available in Scotland and this will fund the costs of employing an individual for six months on at least a minimum wage.
The programme is an opportunity for the third sector in Scotland to extend the range of services it provides to communities across Scotland as well as contributing to the challenge of young people and long-term unemployment. It also provides an opportunity for people to stay connected to the labour market and deliver genuine benefit to their local area.
Get in touch with SCVO if you are interested in getting involved or have ideas on jobs that could be created within your organisations or community. Contact: SCVO, phone: 0141 225 8017
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West Lothian Council will submit a bid to the Future Jobs Fund. Please contact Sandra Darling if you are interested in learning more. 01506 777944 or email: sandra.darling@westlothian.gov.uk
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