Number of people in work across North Lanarkshire on the rise

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The number of people in work across North Lanarkshire continues to rise.On October 23, there were 7145 alternative claimant counts made in the area - a 165 reduction on the same time last year.Of the claims submitted, 1355 were by 18-to-24-year-olds and 1515 by people aged 50-plus.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 The number of people employed across Scotland is sitting at 2.658 million – up 6000 on the quarter and down 48,000 on the year.Helen Hanlon, Jobseekers' external relationship leader for North Lanarkshire, told Lanarkshire Live: "Now is a great time for jobseekers to give their career aspirations a kick-start."One way is to apply for some of the hundreds of Christmas jobs being advertised locally, as a stepping stone to get back into the work routine, while developing new skills and sharpening existing ones."With the support of their work coach, jobseekers can get the help they need to take full advantage of opportunities available now."Unlocking the skills and abilities of people can improve employment prospects."Support is available to everyone, whatever their age, health condition or if they’re just looking to improve their career prospects."Importantly, jobseeking parents on Universal Credit, can now get extra financial help through increased childcare payments."Secretary of State for