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QuickStart

Supported Work Placements

The Quickstart BG Programme offers 6 month supported paid work placements within Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ to anyone aged 16 + who are unemployed or economically inactive, to gain valuable experience and enhance employability skills to increase their chances of finding full time work once the placement has ended.

A host of employers in Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ are offering meaningful Quickstart BG placements in a variety of sectors to suit individual interests. Participants will be supported throughout their placement to develop transferrable skills, undertake relevant training and increase confidence to secure future long term employment. 

Before applying for a Quickstart BG placement, eligible participants will be referred to attend a short pre-employment course to develop an understanding of employer expectations, receive support to update a CV and develop interview techniques.

Placements will be:       

  • For 6 months
  • 25 hours per week minimum
  • Paid the National Living Wage

Who can apply:

  • Aged 16+
  • Unemployed or economically inactive

If you think you may be eligible to apply for a Quickstart BG placement or are a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ business who would like to offer a Quickstart BG placement opportunity, please email the following for more information:

Paul.newman@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Lauren.holmes@blaenau-gwent.gov