Worklessness Agenda in Walsall
What is Worklessness?
Worklessness, as defined by the Social Exclusion Unit, is ‘all those males and females of working age (aged 16-64) who are not employed’, including those that people who are and those who are not seeking work. This category includes everyone who is without a job, who is classed as economically inactive (i.e. people of working age who are not working, not in full-time education or training and not actively seeking work). This extends it to some people who may have also voluntarily withdrawn their labour from the market for other reasons i.e. family responsibilities, early retirement.
The workless population therefore includes the economically inactive as well those who are economically active but unemployed.
Worklessness in Walsall has been consistently above the national and regional average, and is persistent because there are areas where there is a combination of the particular factors in terms of people and place that are thought to result in high levels of worklessness. Walsall faces a major challenge in reducing worklessness and increasing the employment rate of local residents to a level which matches the regional and national averages. In terms of unemployment and economic activity Walsall lags behind the region and the national situation.
To view an in depth analysis of the current situation around worklessness in Walsall read through the following link to the Walsall Worklessness Assessment July 2011- A Current Working Document.
For those who may wish to view a condensed version of the information you can view the Walsall Worklessness Assessment Executive Summary July 2011
Walsall Worklessness Steering Group Terms of Reference December 2009
As part of Walsall Council's ongoing commitment to support disadvantaged communities and workless residents to secure employment either with the authority or with our partner organisations, there are planned a series of events promoting the local authority as an employer and current job vacancies.
The events also promote the range of services available from our local partner organisations and where appropriate engage with other public sector employers and local private employers to advertise their forthcoming job vacancies.
The aim of the events is to promote employment opportunities, the skills and personal qualities required for these jobs and the range of support available locally to assist local people.
The events take place from 10am - 4pm and anyone is welcome to come along and find out about what opportunities are available to them.
Future Events will be held on:
- Thursday 3rd November 2011 9.30am til 1.00pm at Aaina Womens Centre, Bath Road, Walsall WS1 3BS
For more information on the Worklessness agenda and ongoing activity in Walsall, contact:
Walsall Council Economic Regeneration Team;
01922-652573
Please view the Jobcentre Plus guide to digital and online services to partner organisations
Job Seekers Allowance Black Country District October 2011
Job Seekers Allowance Black Country District Sept ember 2011
Walsall Worklessness Briefing August 2011
Nomis Labour Market Profile Walsall October 2011
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