June 2026 roundup: Youth employment, mental health, and work placements
- Wednesday, July 1, 2026
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Growth in the Community is a monthly roundup of the latest employment, justice, and health support news from the Growth Company.
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June's edition covers everything from youth unemployment to mental health support for jobseekers.
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This month's Growth in the Community newsletter is packed with updates from the world of employment, justice, and health support. You can read about the latest findings from our youth employment pilot and find out what happened at the Work Foundation's recent event on young people and work. We also discuss how we help people with mental health conditions find or stay in work, and share the latest on the next phase of the Jobs Guarantee.
Dispatches from the House of Commons
Earlier this month, our operations director, Alex Howley, attended the Work Foundation's Parliamentary briefing on youth unemployment.
Talking to young people about work and employment support
We listened to young people navigating the labour market. Our Director of Employment, Justice, and Health, Michelle Leeson, reflects on what works, what doesn’t, and how we can better meet their needs.
Mental health support in Greater Manchester
Wellness In Work IPS helps people with mental health conditions find or stay in work through personalised support that puts individual needs first.
Pledge to host a Jobs Guarantee placement
The Growth Company is preparing to bid for a competitive tender to run Phase Two of the Jobs Guarantee Scheme in South Yorkshire and Merseyside; and we're looking for employers who are interested in hosting a work placement for 18–24-year-olds.
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