INSPIRE Local

Project specifics:

Project Name:

INSPIRE Local
Total Project Cost:

£4.5 million
Project Start Date:

2016
Completion Date:

2019

Project details:

The INSPIRE Local programme aims to help those having trouble finding work due to disabilities or health conditions, having little or no work experience (young and older), living in isolated or rural areas, or living in areas with high levels of social exclusion.

People taking part in the INSPIRE Local Programme receive:

A two week support programme, including help with motivation and creating a plan of action; which could include work experience, further training, health and well-being support, and access to addiction treatment programmes.
An assigned mentor who will work with individuals for up to a year to support progress with their action plan.
Funding for individual’s additional needs; such as extra equipment needed to enable someone to undertake work experience.
Mentoring support for up to six months once people are in employment; and practical help with things such as travel costs, work equipment and extra training.
Complementary help to enable people to progress further, once they have completed their programme (which may take up to a year).

INSPIRE Local aims to help at least a quarter (25%) of participants into sustainable employment.