Job Creation Boost

Greater Manchester has been given £52 million to create up to 8,000 jobs over the next two years through The Future Jobs Fund, with some of the money coming to Wythenshawe

Manchester‘s share of the funding, which is yet to be announced, will enable the creation of in excess of 1,000 jobs.  Those specifically targeted will include 18-24 year olds, a group disproportionately affected by the economic down turn.  Also support will focus on residents living in areas most affected including north and east Manchester and Wythenshawe.

Manchester will use this Government investment to create jobs where the whole community will benefit and boost public services. Projects including street repairs, housing refurbishments, maintenance of museums and galleries and additional support in the care sector are just a few that have been identified needing extra help. Job opportunities should be available by October and will be for 6 months, paid at least the national minimum wage.  All jobs will come with training.

Councillor Sue Murphy, Executive Member for Employment and Skills at Manchester City Council said:

“It’s great news that Manchester will get a share of The Future Jobs Fund. It will help thousands of people into paid work. What’s more, the whole community will benefit, as the work identified will make a difference to all residents and visitors to the city.

“Manchester is working hard to ensure the impact of the recession is minimised on its local residents providing support with jobs, housing and debt as part of its helping hand campaign.  Some of our schemes are already showing positive results and this money will help us build on this.

These jobs are in addition to the £700m programme of building and maintenance already underway that has securing 8,000 jobs in the City alone building schools, highways and transport maintenance and regeneration projects across the city.”