Northumberland Employability Network

The Northumberland Employability Network is a new network bringing together voluntary and community organisations who work within the scope of the employability agenda. We also welcome the involvement of statutory partners and businesses, as it is important to forge partnerships beyond the VCSE sector.

The Northumberland Employability Network is an opportunity to raise issues affecting the sector from a service delivery point of view and equally from grassroots communities. It is important that all voices are heard and able to contribute to local, regional and national employability initiatives, such as the Levelling-up agenda and the Shared Prosperity Fund.

Organisations delivering employment, training and education services tailor their support in response to the needs of the client. These needs often intersect with other social issues such as:

• housing,
• poverty,
• isolation,
• physical and mental health,
• transportation links etc.

Being a part of the Northumberland Employability Network will help your organisation build links with other organisations delivering employment services and organisations working in local communities.

It is an opportunity to find out what is going on, who is doing what, where and when. The information sharing will enable organisations to signpost their clients more effectively into the most appropriate service for them.

All information and discussions will be circulated to the membership of the Northumberland Employability Network, which is a partnered network of Thriving Together Northumberland.

If you would like further information, please contact Susan Eaton on susan.eaton@northumberlandcva.org.uk