Lanarkshire employment service celebrates helping 20,000 people into work

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North Lanarkshire employability service Routes to Work is celebrating a significant milestone – helping 20,000 people into work.Clients, employers, staff, elected members and partners were welcomed to an event on June 17 by the interim Chairman of the Routes to Work Board John McDougall.Mr McDougall said: “In the 20 years since Routes to Work was established, it has transformed the lives of 20,000 residents, which is a remarkable achievement.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android “When someone comes to Routes to Work they start on a journey with many steps along the way, and the support they receive from so many people at every step is what makes this service so successful.“And when you consider that it has cost an average of £2,100 to support each person into work over the last 20 years compared to £9,000 in benefits for a single unemployed person, Routes to Work is a highly cost effective service which saves the public purse millions of pounds a year.”Routes to Work provides a free, confidential service helping unemployed residents in North Lanarkshire to access opportunities in employment, education and training.

Staff provide advice, information, guidance and practical support to develop and enhance the employment prospects of clients.The 20,000th person to be supported by Routes to Work is