Local strategy to find jobs for 11,000 more residents in the county over the next 10 years

PLAN WILL FORM PART OF NEW GET BRITAIN WORKING SCHEME

- By JOSEPH RICHARDS

A NEWLY-launched long-term plan is aiming to get thousands of people in Staffordshire into work.

The Get Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Working Plan will support people into meaningful employment - no matter what qualifications they have or other perceived barriers.

The plan has been approved by all council leaders, Jobcentre Plus and the Integrated Care Board and will be delivered over a ten-year period from 2025 to 2035.

It will aim to reach and support several groups including:

■People with long-term health conditions;

■Disadvantaged young people (aged 16-24) who are NEET;

■Those experiencing mental health issues who are in work;

■Workers aged 50 to 64;

■People with disabilities facing employment barriers;

■Women - particularly those affected by childcare responsibilities;