Maggie Throup, Member of Parliament for Erewash visited a project which helps and supports young people into work, education and training. Based in Cotmanhay, but operating throughout Ilkeston, Talent Match helps to remove barriers for 18 to 24 year olds who have been out of work for 12 months or more.
Maggie said: “Visiting this project was really inspiring and I was able to hear how the team is finding really innovative ways of helping these young people.
“Integrating the young people into existing projects such as Growing Lives as well as providing practical support really seems to be getting results.
“If any local businesses are able to offer work experience to the Talent Match participants, it would be great if they could contact me by email at maggie@maggiethroup.com.”