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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.

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Employment Legal Advice Service Celebrates Four Years of Pro Bono Support

To celebrate four years of the Employment Legal Advice service, our team hosted an event at Manchester Hall in partnership with law firm Ward Hadaway.

Monday, September 30, 2024

Growth Company to Deliver Jobs for Hongkongers Programme Across England

The Growth Company is set to deliver an employability programme for Hongkongers based in England, alongside Groundwork UK and the Migrant and Refugee Centre. Jobs for Hongkongers aims to help Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders find sustainable and meaningful employment through an 8-week course.

Friday, September 27, 2024

Aspire Recruitment and United For Ukraine Shortlisted for More Awards

The Growth Company’s contribution to the employment support sector continues to be recognised by industry leaders. Aspire Recruitment has been shortlisted at the REC Awards, while United For Ukraine has been nominated for an IEP Learning Award.

Friday, September 13, 2024

Employability Day 2024: Employment Support for Every Citizen

The Growth Company is celebrating Employability Day – the UK’s largest celebration for organisations supporting people to gain, sustain and thrive in work.

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

September News Roundup: Job Trends, Restart Expansion, and More Awards Updates

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