Are you an employer looking for new talent from more diverse places?

Connect your business to people ready to work that have the ongoing support they need to thrive.

Connect to Work links employers to candidates that make a real difference to the bottom line.

It’s a fully-funded service for businesses looking to recruit differently and make a real difference to their community.

It’s a great way to reduce hiring costs, improve retention, boost innovation, strengthen your brand and bring diversity to your workforce.

Our candidates may have more barriers to work, but are fully supported by a network of experts to help them be their best.

Connect to Work isn’t just about matching candidates to an open vacancy

People with more barriers to work but helped with more wrap-around support

Work ready and motivated candidates with ongoing help before and after securing a position

Recruiting through Connect to Work is a smarter way to recruit

Reducing hiring costs

Improving retention

Unlock talent pool

Boost innovation

Who you will be working with

You will be working with our delivery experts in a partnership. They will work with you to understand exactly what your business needs are, and discuss how our candidates, with bespoke support, can help meet those needs. Find out more about our expert delivery partners:

The Growth Company

Mencap

Intuitive Thinking Skills

Steps to recruiting with Connect to Work:

1

Our delivery partners will match you with individuals who are ready and able to work.

They are backed by comprehensive, wrap-around support from experienced, specialised staff.
2

You get help on inclusive recruitment and how to grow your business with Connect to Work colleagues.

This includes help to make any adjustments that are needed to the workplace.

You can look forward to a long-term partnership with us - this is not a one-off transactional relationship.
3

Thrive - with a diverse workforce.

This programme is funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and delivered by Staffordshire County Council, in partnership with Stoke-on-Trent City Council and expert providers across the county.

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