A smart business move.
Driving innovation and revenues through diverse recruitment.
Boost creativity and innovation in your workplace
The South Midlands Connect to Work Programme is designed to bridge the gap between untapped talent and meaningful job opportunities. Through the programme, you as an employer will gain access to a diverse pool of motivated individuals – many of whom are returning to work, changing careers, or overcoming barriers to employment.
Our work involves listening to what you, the employer, need in relation to skills and support, and to make your business the best it can be.
Untapped potential is waiting to be unlocked. Your business can benefit.
Why join?
- Boost creativity: We connect you with skilled individuals who are ready to work and drive innovation in your business. All employers will receive tailored support and training, meaning they’re ready to go from day one. This means less time spent on recruitment and more confidence in your new hires.
- Boost retention & loyalty: Our candidates receive ongoing guidance and coaching, helping them settle into roles more effectively. This leads to higher job satisfaction and lower turnover – saving you time and money!
- Enhance your brand: By joining the programme, you demonstrate your commitment to inclusive hiring and community development.- values that resonate with customers, partners, and employees, a real reputational boost.
- Disability confident: We can support you to become a Disability Confident Leader in your work sector, deliver bespoke training packages to ensure all staff gain knowledge and confidence around disability.
- Workforce support: At times, there are people in our workforce who are struggling to keep their job due to health conditions, disabilities or disadvantages. The programme will work alongside you, providing support to those individuals and helping them to stay in their current role.
Free support for your business
All of our programme support in Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes, and Northamptonshire is free and tailored to your business because we know that every business is unique.
How to take part
To express your interest in Connect to Work you can email: connect2work@southmidlands.org.uk or complete the expression of interest form below.