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UK Government commits to 80,000 new SWAPs opportunities
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has today given a further boost to jobseekers by increasing the number of retraining places on the Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP) to 80,000 for the next financial year – building on the 40,000 already successfully delivered over the last eight months.
SWAPs offer jobseekers across England and Scotland a six-week training programme, where they learn new skills, gain hands-on work experience and build their contacts in a new line of work. Whether it’s from aviation to care, or finance to logistics, every SWAP participant is guaranteed an interview at the end of their course for a live job vacancy.
04:42 EDT, 4 February 2021
Taking the first step to find work can often feel like a daunting prospect.
Accessing support in your local area can help you make the most of fresh opportunities and land that all important new role.
The UK Government is offering a range of local support for individuals and businesses, whether it s help to switch careers by developing new skills, bespoke support to spot vacancies, or job placements to grow your confidence.
The UK Government s Plan for Jobs is at the heart of the UK s recovery from the economic impact of coronavirus, and is already helping people of all ages back into work.