December 2021

Hidden Talent: Employer toolkit for recruitment practice

Publisher: 
Charities
Topics: 
Recruitment
Year of Publication: 
2021
Type: 
Guidance

Here's one we missed when it was originally published. Greater Manchester's Hidden Talent team have published an updated version of their employer toolkit.

This learning resource provides easy-to-implement tips for employers. These can make recruitment processes more accessible for young people, ensuring a diverse range of talent is not overlooked. Although the focus is on opening up opportunity to young people with barriers to work, much of the toolkit's advice is good recruitment practice for any and all demographics. 

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Skills for Every Young Person

Publisher: 
Parliament
Topics: 
Education & training
Year of Publication: 
2021
Type: 
Report

The House of Lords Select Committe on Youth Unemployment has produced a report, Skills for Every Young Person. The Committee was appointed to make recommendations on youth unemployment, education and skills. Its report focusses on these key areas and also makes wider recommendations about apprenticeships, careers guidance and inequality in the labour market.

 

Key recommendations

The report's main conclusions and recommendations are:

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New guide: How to be part of the world of work

Publisher: 
Other organisations
Topics: 
Understanding needs, Learning disabilities
Year of Publication: 
2021
Type: 
Guidance

Together Matters has produced a guide to encourage conversations and planning so more people with learning disabilities are part of the world of work.

People need many more opportunities to think, and talk, about the world of work. Also, to meet those with local jobs and businesses. Local organisations and businesses need to see that people with learning disabilities are keen to find work and have lots to contribute.

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