Road to Employment
Who can apply?
Our services are available to people who:
are aged 19+
live in Hertfordshire and
are unemployed or economically inactive.
You do not need to be referred; you can apply directly or apply on someone’s behalf if they are happy for you to do so.
What we do
The Road to Employment Project is fully-funded by the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund. It is delivered by districts across Hertfordshire (excluding North Hertfordshire and East Hertfordshire). It is centrally managed by the Hertfordshire LEP, in partnership with Step2Skills.
The project is focussed on helping unemployed residents in Hertfordshire who have a diagnosed or undiagnosed disability or barrier(s) such as neurodiversity, mental health conditions, sensory needs or learning and physical disabilities into employment, education or training.
How we can help you
Our mentors will help you to develop the skills to feel confident in applying for jobs, going to work, and/or provide relevant training or education opportunities.
How the team works with you
You will be assigned a mentor. A mentor typically supports ** participants at any one with their journeys.
What your journey with us will look like
Once you have joined the project you will be allocated a mentor who will help get you ready for your next steps. They will help and support you with finding the right courses to upskill before you look for work.
Your mentor will arrange appointments which work for you. You will discuss what you want to achieve and will then work together towards those goals.
The meetings between yourself and your mentor are then arranged as and when required. Some participants are happy to have less contact whereas some participants require more support.
How long can you stay on the programme?
There is no limit on the time that you can stay on this programme. The project runs until 2025. It is however important that the participant achieves outcomes. These outcomes could include securing a volunteering role, life skills, training or gaining a qualification.