The SWAP scheme is creating opportunities for those seeking work in industries such as care, construction or logistics. Photograph: sturti/Getty Images
Unemployment can often deliver a blow to confidence, creating growing self-doubt in the face of mounting bills or a stream of automated rejection letters.
When Diane Hall, who is in her 50s and lives in Walsall, in the West Midlands, had her first meeting with her local training provider, Embark Learning, last autumn, her self-esteem had been battered. Business development manager Safwan Hanash remembers: “She was nervous, and wanted to pull the plug, saying: ‘I can’t do it, I can’t do it.’”
04:42 EDT, 4 February 2021
Taking the first step to find work can often feel like a daunting prospect.
Accessing support in your local area can help you make the most of fresh opportunities and land that all important new role.
The UK Government is offering a range of local support for individuals and businesses, whether it s help to switch careers by developing new skills, bespoke support to spot vacancies, or job placements to grow your confidence.
The UK Government s Plan for Jobs is at the heart of the UK s recovery from the economic impact of coronavirus, and is already helping people of all ages back into work.