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Friday, December 13, 2024

Japanese Delegation Visits Salford Employment Programme

The Growth Company’s Working Well: Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care Salford Gateway team hosted a visit from officials of the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on 3rd December.

Friday, December 13, 2024

Another Successful Year for the Growth Company's Employment Services in Greater Manchester

The Growth Company’s employment services in Greater Manchester thrived in 2024, providing comprehensive support to individuals and employers, delivering innovative new programmes, and forging successful partnerships.

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Successful Refugee Employability Programme to Conclude in Yorkshire and Humber

The Refugee Employability Programme Yorkshire and the Humber contract will not be extended, with the final day for referrals set for 11th December 2024. The team will continue to support service users until 11th June 2025, when the programme will end.

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

November News Roundup: Pro Bono Week, Refugee Support, and Budget News

A monthly roundup of the latest employment, justice, and health support news from the Growth Company.

Monday, November 11, 2024

Employment Legal Advice Service Commended at Pro Bono Awards

The Employment Legal Advice Service was highly commended at this year’s GM Pro Bono Awards and has been shortlisted for a LawWorks Pro Bono award.

Monday, November 4, 2024

Pro Bono Week: Helping Melissa Overcome Employment Legal Challenges

To mark Pro Bono Week, Melissa told us how the Employment Legal Advice Service helped her overcome legal issues with her employer.

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Refugee Employability Programme Celebrates One Year of Success in Yorkshire and the Humber

Last month, REP staff, partners, and service users celebrated a year of achievements at three special events across the region.

Friday, November 1, 2024

The Growth Company Employment Teams Shortlisted for Eight Awards

Six colleagues and teams have been shortlisted at the ERSA Awards, while the Salford Supported Employment Team has been shortlisted at the BASE Supported Employment Awards and the Employment Legal Advice Service has been shortlisted at the Greater Manchester Pro Bono Awards.

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Autumn 2024 Budget Roundup

The chancellor of the exchequer, Rachel Reeves, set out the new UK government’s budget to the House of Commons on Wednesday. The budget statement contained measures related to taxation and spending.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

October News Roundup: Mental Health Progress, Legal Advice Success, and New National Support

A monthly roundup of the latest employment, justice, and health support news from the Growth Company.

Thursday, October 10, 2024

World Mental Health Day: Helping Charlotte to Re-discover Her Identity

To mark World Mental Health Day, Charlotte shared her inspiring story of how Working Well: Support to Succeed helped her to overcome a challenging period of poor mental health and regain her self-confidence.