Local Employment Partnerships: realising the untapped potential

Local Employment Partnerships (LEPs) are a deal between Government and business to tackle the increasing recruitment and skills challenges of our labour market and economy.

More than 5,000 employers across the country have already worked in partnership with Government to open up employment and training opportunities to disadvantaged jobseekers.

Working together has built stronger communities, better businesses and realised the untapped potential of those whose ability and talent has too often been overlooked in the past.

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What can a Local Employment Partnership do for my business?

By working with you, Jobcentre Plus can understand your recruitment and training needs and access the appropriate Government assistance to help your business grow and prosper.

We ask you to offer people opportunities to get back into the workplace and progress – through, for example interviews, mentoring, on the job training or work trials.

In return, Jobcentre Plus will ensure you have the chance to recruit people you might not have considered, who are eager to work and have the core skills you need. 

We will also make links to financial and practical support so you can give your workforce the job-related skills they need.  This really is a business solution that you can’t afford to ignore:

• You get access to job ready candidates and skills training, with a minimum of hassle, risk and cost – a quality service that benefits your business
• Being a LEP employer will demonstrate your commitment to providing employment and training opportunities to the communities you operate in.

What happens when I sign up to a Local Employment Partnership?

You’ll be given a dedicated account manager who will work with you to make sure we really understand your business, recruitment and training requirements.

From this we’ll draw up a tailored package which delivers the best results for everyone involved and, with your agreement, implement it.

How can my business become part of the Local Employment Partnerships?

Contact Jobcentre Plus on lep.enq@jobcentreplus.gsi.gov.uk, or call us on 0845 600 8192.

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