Connect to Work

Description

Connect to Work is a national scheme led by the DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) and is a supported employment programme targeted at specific groups of residents to enable sustained employment. The programme is focused on reversing the growth in Economic Inactivity and is targeted towards residents with health conditions and disabilities, as well as a number of groups to face barriers to gaining sustained employment, such as care leavers, carers, refugees, ex-offenders, and veterans, aligning with the Lancashire Economic Inactivity insights report, published in 2023. Lancashire County Council will be the Accountable Body managing this project across the Lancashire area for the next 5 years. (Until 30th June 2030, includes extension periods). Please see the tender documentation for further details.