UK SIGNS UP 13,500 WORK COACHES FOR ‘JOBS ARMY’
The UK government has recruited 13,500 ‘Work Coaches’ to help people find their next role, start a new career or re-train in growing industries, and 150 youth employability coaches to help get young people struggling to find work onto the jobs ladder.
The recruitment drives form part of its multibillion-pound Plan for Jobs. The ‘Jobs Army’ is supporting jobseekers with personalised support to build their skills, develop CVs and find new jobs.
Jobseekers aged between 19 and 24 will receive “intensive support and mentoring training” for up to six months from a ‘coach’...