A major EU-funded project – which works with long term unemployed and economically inactive people to help them overcome barriers to employment and volunteering – has started in Pembrokeshire.
The Workways+ Project was launched with an open day on Monday (26th September) at 19 Old Bridge, Haverfordwest – the former tourist information centre.
The Workways+ Project is part funded by the European Social Fund through the Welsh Government. It is delivered through Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, Swansea and Neath Port Talbot Local Authorities.
The event was opened by Pembrokeshire County Cabinet Member, Councillor Simon Hancock, and was attended by support organisations and people looking for work
Councillor Hancock emphasised the importance of raising awareness about the project – which has funding until December 2018 – with those who could benefit from the additional support it provided.
The scheme will build on the success of the first EU-backed Workways project which helped 600 people in Pembrokeshire move into employment between 2009 and 2015.
If anyone one like more information about the project – please contact the Workways+ team on 01437 776609 or email – workwaysplus@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Councillor Hancock is pictured second from left along with Workways participant Richard Conant; Gill Nunnery (Employment Mentor, Workways+); Karen Davies (Project Manager, Workways+ & Norman Industries) and Ellie Brick (Performance and Quality Manager, Workways+).
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