March Labour Market Statistics – IES Analysis

by SCTP | Mar 31, 2023 | Uncategorised

The Institute for Employment Studies report on the latest official labour market stats for March.

MoJ to Increase the Number of HMP Academies in Prisons

by SCTP | Mar 31, 2023 | Uncategorised

At least 17 new prisons have been identified for employer-led work programmes and the government has launched a tender for contracts up to £1 million to bolster its ties with employers to deliver HMP Academies in prisons. Click here for more.

Flexibilities on UKSPF Skills Funding ‘Welcome’ but Timing Questioned

by SCTP | Mar 31, 2023 | Uncategorised

The Levelling Up department has allowed the use of UKSPF skills funding to be used from April 2023 instead of April 2024. The people and skills element of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund is designed to help economically inactive adults into work through skills...

Job Adverts Remain at High Levels Despite Inflation Concerns

by SCTP | Mar 31, 2023 | Uncategorised

There were 205,947 new job postings in the week of 6-12 Mar 2023 – 1.5% higher compared to the week before (27 Feb-5 Mar), according to the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) and Lightcast’s latest Labour Market Tracker. Click here for more.

Ministers Confirm That Restart Participants Can Start Skills Bootcamps

by SCTP | Mar 31, 2023 | Uncategorised

The DWP said the decision recognises the differences in provision between the two programmes, and will allow participants to take advantage of the different opportunities to best gain new skills and employment. Click here for more and here for an updated register of...