A new training academy to support people facing challenges with their mental health, homelessness, or overcoming addiction to find jobs is being launched this week.
The West of England Mayor, Dan Norris | Photo © WECA
The academy, which will support fifty people, is being launched tomorrow, Wednesday 3rd August.
Funded by £80,000 from the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), which is led by Metro Mayor Dan Norris and delivered by the Bath charity Developing Health and Independence, the ‘West of England Peer Academy’ will help participants gain new skills and confidence to assist them when applying for jobs.
There will be digital skills courses and work placements, and peer mentors will use their own experience to help others going through similar situations.
Metro Mayor Dan Norris, who will officially launch the fully accredited training scheme which will run until December, said: “We need to harness the skills of everyone if our brilliant region is to prosper.
“I’m so pleased an £80,000 cash injection from the West of England Combined Authority I lead will give people a helping hand to find good jobs and live independent and fulfilling lives.
“The West of England Peer Academy will ensure people who just need a bit more support have the opportunities to build up their skills.”
