Record number of people in work

I was chuffed at the fall in number of residents claiming Jobseekers Allowance and benefits announced this week. Since 2010 over 2 million net additional new jobs have been created. What is particualrly gratifying is that vast majority are full time.

In Dulwich and West Norwood figures show a dramatic reduction in the number of people claiming unemployment benefits in our area. Down 984 in the last months to 2,344 or 3.7% of working aged people. The number for 18-24 year olds has fallen 185 in the last 12 months to 385.  People unemployed for more than 12 months has fallen 375 to 900 local residents. Clearly great news but we need more such years and we need to ensure no one is unemployed for more than a year. We also need to ensure all young people have apprenticeships. Despite 2 million having been created by the coalition since 2010 we need even more!

What can you do to employee a local resident?

 

 

 

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