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I always find data like this, looking at regional variance, really fascinating - New research from Ciphr has revealed which towns and cities in the UK have the best job opportunities for the people living and working within them: Winchester came in first place, ahead of Warrington in second, and St Albans in third. Chelmsford, Sevenoaks, Preston, Cheltenham, Guildford, Aberdeen, and Reading also made the top 10. Towns and cities were rated (out of 100) across multiple factors, such as average full-time earnings, recent pay growth, the latest unemployment figures, employment rate growth, the number of job listings per local worker and business density. Housing costs, as well as life satisfaction and happiness scores, were also considered to reflect the town or city’s affordability and its residents’ general level of wellbeing. I'm really glad that last part, about housing and living costs, is considered - everything else is important but almost irrelevant if people can't afford to live where the jobs are. Or equally, should that be as much of a consideration these days? What are your thoughts? #UKCareers #SMEs #CareerGrowth #UKBusiness #Innovation

Following last month’s announcement of an unprecedented joint venture to create job and economic opportunities for Camden residents as part of Cooper’s $3 billion expansion, George E. Norcross III, the chairman of the Board of Trustees of Cooper University Health Care, announced that Cooper has begun an outreach program to Camden residents to sign up for job training opportunities. "When Camden’s renaissance began just over a decade ago, it was clear there were three things that needed to be done for the city’s future: dramatically improve public safety, expand access to high-quality education options and create economic opportunity for city’s residents,” said Norcross. “Programs like this unprecedented partnership with the Carpenters, as well as Camden Works, which disseminates a weekly listing of all job openings for every public and private city employer, are an important part of ensuring that Camden once again becomes a place where people not only want to live, but where they can start a well-paying career.” Click here to read more: https://ow.ly/tIZk50TMxhm

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🌟 Discover first hand what the Job Start scheme holds with insights from our JP Corry team members, Hannah and Marcus! Dive into the video below for an inside look and uncover the opportunities awaiting you. #JPCorry #JobStart #OpportunityAwaits #CareerGrowth

🚨 **URGENT CALL FOR ACTION IN TOWN PLANNING INDUSTRY** 🚨 Dear LinkedIn community, I hope this post finds you well. Today, I want to shed light on a matter that is silently eroding the foundation of our esteemed profession - the exploitation of Town Planning Interns in terms of remuneration and salaries. It's disheartening to witness the struggles faced by young professionals who have invested four years of their lives in studying Town Planning, only to find themselves receiving meager compensation averaging between R4,000 - R5,000. This is not just a financial concern; it's a threat to the future of our planning profession. Despite the rising cost of living in South Africa, the relevant professional bodies like SACPLAN, SAPI, and CBE (Council of Built Environments) seem to turn a blind eye to the plight of these interns. None of them are taking proactive measures to standardize salaries to reasonable levels, leaving our graduates vulnerable to exploitation. Imagine trying to cover living expenses, transportation, and professional growth with a monthly income that falls significantly short. It's disheartening to hear that some interns are contemplating leaving the field altogether, opting for jobs in completely unrelated industries just to make ends meet. This situation is not just about salaries; it's about the value we place on the future of Town Planning and the young minds entering this field. A restaurant worker with basic matric qualifications earning more than a Town Planning Intern is a stark indication of the skewed priorities within our industry. I urge the senior planners, mentors, and industry leaders to take a stand. We have a duty to protect the future of these young graduates and the integrity of our profession. Let's not forget the human side of our roles. Compassion, understanding, and fairness should be the guiding principles in shaping the future of Town Planning. If we do not address these issues promptly, we risk creating a generation of passive resistance and diminished regard for our noble profession. It's time for collective action, advocacy, and dialogue. Let's work together to standardize remuneration and foster an environment that encourages the growth and sustainability of Town Planning. Share your thoughts, experiences, and solutions in the comments. Let's ignite the conversation and bring about positive change for the future of our profession. #TownPlanning #ProfessionalEthics #AdvocacyForChange #FairCompensation #PlanningProfession #CallForAction

📚 A new report outlines how South Cambridgeshire District Council’s four-day week trial has seen £434,000 less spent on agency staff covering hard to fill roles. This has been achieved by filling 10 permanent roles that the Council previously struggled to recruit to - particularly in the Planning Service, where the private sector pays more. This has led to the reduction in spending because directly employing staff in permanent roles is much more cost effective than hiring agency staff that the Council was relying on. The four-day week trial for desk-based staff began in January 2023, to help attract and keep talented colleagues in an incredibly competitive local employment market. This includes staff at Greater Cambridge Shared Planning, a service shared with Cambridge City Council. A trial for crews at Greater Cambridge Shared Waste, another service shared with Cambridge City Council, commenced in mid-September 2023.

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📢 Announcement for Recent Victorian Graduates! Good news for recent Victorian graduates! 🎓 You are exempt from the regional employment requirement when submitting your ROI for state nomination. Here’s what you need to know: Not working or working in non-skilled employment? If your job does not qualify or your employer is not based in regional Victoria, simply enter “0” for your estimated annual earnings in the ROI. Working in skilled employment in regional Victoria? You can claim your annual earnings in your ROI, but be sure to provide sufficient evidence if invited to apply for nomination. Stay informed and make the most of this exemption in your ROI submission! https://lnkd.in/gubV5s7X

Every parent and carer wants to see their child start a successful career. But in a rapidly changing world it can sometimes be hard to find a conversation starter. The Future Skills Hub now hosts a suite of new jobs and careers factsheets, that give incredible insights into key sectors and related occupations across Hampshire and Surrey. For example, did you know, for the local area in 2023/24… · The median advertised salary in the Aerospace, Space & Satellite sector is £41k? · 137,545 jobs were recruited for in the Professional Services sector? ·  WWF is one of the top five recruiting businesses in the Green Economy? ·  There were over 1,000 job postings for Catering and Bar Managers? ·  The median advertised salary for Programmers and software development professionals is £50k? · Pets at Home is one of the top five recruiting businesses for Veterinary Nurses? The 10 Key Sector and 32 Occupations factsheets are now available for viewing and downloading on the Future Skills Hub pages, hosted by Surrey Chambers of Commerce 👉 https://lnkd.in/eDYXgJVP These factsheets were made possible thanks to funding from the Department for Education as part of the Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF) programme. #labourmarketinformation #careers #jobs #factsheets

🔈 We have an exciting opportunity open to businesses in South Gloucestershire and North Bristol! Could you help a marginalised young person gain essential work experience to help them get onto the job market by offering a paid two-week work placement this May/June? Our Employment and Skills programme has now launched in partnership with West of England Combined Authority and South Gloucestershire Council to deliver the Mayoral Priority Skills Fund and we're recruiting businesses to get involved. The programme provides a fully supported pathway aimed at changing mindsets, fostering positive growth and building key skills to propel young individuals towards a brighter future. What's more, participating can provide the following benefits to an employer: ➡ Enhanced teamwork and bonding amongst staff. ➡ Up-skills existing workforce. ➡ Achievement of social value targets and a connection with your wider community. ➡ Increased understanding of pathways for engaging and onboarding diverse young talent. If you're interested in finding out more about the programme and the support you will receive, please get in contact with us at enquiries@ablazebristol.org *This is a project part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to meet current priority skills gaps in the region. #UKSPF #socialmobility #workplaceinclusion