Following the success of Workways, the Neath Port Talbot Transitional Employment Initiative, funding has been secured to provide over 9,000 economically inactive and long term unemployed people across South West Wales with back to work support.

Led by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council in collaboration with Carmarthenshire County Council, Pembrokeshire County Council and City and County of Swansea, the South West Workways project is backed with almost £17 million from the European Social Fund through the Welsh Assembly Government.

The £25 million project will tackle the barriers that prevent individuals from accessing the labour market before matching local people with businesses, helping them gain the vital experience needed to find long term employment.

Aims

To assist the transition into sustainable employment by overcoming barriers to work, whilst exploring various supporting agencies, training and work opportunities.

Workways will provide:

Co-ordinated Employment Gateway - Ensuring access to all available support

Effective Mentor Support - Dedicated one to one advice and guidance

Job Focused Training - Identifying specific courses and qualifications

Employer Liaison - Supporting employers to employ local people

Return to Work Support - All aspects of jobsearch techniques and Work Tasters