Routes to Work Programme Extension
The programme will now offer support to unemployed people across the region until 31st March 2022, after surpassing its expectations and targets of engaging with 2,500 people and getting 375 back into employment by the end of March 2021.
The programme supports those most distant from the labour market on the path to a successful career and back into employment. Since its start in 2018 it has supported almost 3,000 people and helped nearly 600 back into employment across the Tees Valley. RTW is funded by the Tees Valley Combined Authority and DWP and delivered by the Local Authorities.
As part of this extension Routes to Work can now support people aged 16+ with sign-posting, information, advice and guidance and Routes to Work full support if there is no other provision they can access. This change in criteria means more people can access the service, bridging gaps in the existing support, ensuring everyone can receive the help they need to get into employment.
