Supporting Adults into employment
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UK Employment Rates
There were 1.49 million unemployed people in the UK in January to March 2024, an increase of 103,000 from the previous year (stats from UK Government).
– The unemployment rate for 16‑24 year olds was 13.0%, an increase from 11.6% a year before.
– The unemployment rate was 4.3% (the percentage of the economically active population who are unemployed), up from 4.0% from a year before.
– 540,000 young people aged 16-24 were unemployed in January to March 2024, 33,000 more than the year before.
We’re here to help adults who are not in training or employment to engage with the workforce and find a fulfilling career that suits them.
The recent COVID-19 crisis has also revealed the value of our NHS service. We understand that the healthcare workforce is critical in responding to health crises.
With so many roles available within healthcare, encouraging people to consider careers in health and social care will not only strengthen the NHS, but will also improve employment rates in a post-COVID-19 society.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the amount of economically inactive people has increased. We want to ensure people are aware of support packages they are entitled, whether employed, in-training, or otherwise (ONS).
How are Generation Medics Supporting adults into employment?
We aim to develop these adult learners, to enrich their placement experiences and help to set them up for future employability.
We provide:
- Support for Kickstart trainees (16-24 year olds)
- Off-the-job training for Healthcare Apprentices
- Virtual Healthcare Academy for Adults
- Work experience and internship opportunities
- Generation Medics is providing training specially designed for healthcare employers supporting young people on the government’s Kickstart Scheme launched in 2020.
Support for Kickstarters
Our Kickstarter training programme includes:
Support for young adults to look for long-term employment
Teamwork, communication and organisation core skill development
CV and Interview Preparation
Support for Healthcare Apprentices of all Ages
Our OTJ (off-the-job) training programme includes:
Support for adults look for long-term employment, apprenticeship vacancies and entry-level NHS roles
Teamwork, communication and organisation core skill development
CV, Application and Interview Preparation
Supporting Future Professionals through Our
Virtual Healthcare Academy
Our Virtual Healthcare Academy provides 100+ hours of insights, eCourses, opportunities and a supportive community of fellow aspiring healthcare professionals.
Careers and Employability support for adults
Adults
After a successful pilot during the height of the pandemic (in Lancashire), we have branched out into supporting adult employability in South Essex.
As part of the virtual academy, adults can access tailored support to develop their skills and help them find the right healthcare career for them and discover a whole new world of careers at their fingertips. This includes careers and interview guidance, plus guidance for their next steps
Our Programmes
Our Virtual Healthcare Academy is divided into two programmes
Personalised Support Programme
Our enhanced programme offers more tailored information, resources and roadmaps for users who enrol on this membership. Membership unlocks 100hrs+ of insights, ecourses, opportunities and a supportive community to explore, plan and begin careers in healthcare.
Job-Search Programme
Designed to offer core information, insights and a supportive community of peers to help with job searching and securing opportunities to take the next employment step.