April 28, 2023 Posted by: Charlotte

Our Director for Scotland, Arlene Callan, talks here about her delight that the Fair Start Scotland Contract with PeoplePlus has been extended again for another year.

April 12, 2023 Posted by: Jenna

Self-employment has risen rapidly in the past 20 years, accounting for 15% of the working population. 80% of current self-employment businesses are ‘lifestyle’ small businesses, for whom there is little, or no ongoing support as Government funding is typically only offered to self-employed businesses that are classes as ‘high growth’ or ‘growth.’

April 11, 2023 Posted by: Charlotte

Discover Julie's inspiring journey from supporting her local community during lockdown to founding a successful charity. With the help of the PeoplePlus Enterprise programme, Julie was able to turn her vision into a reality.

March 28, 2023 Posted by: Jenna

PeoplePlus’ IAG Careers Adviser Lee, was able to support a prison learner who was disengaged with prison activity and had severe complex needs, back into a normal regime where he was attending workshops and contributing positively

March 24, 2023 Posted by: Emma

Discover how Rebecca landed her dream job with the help of PeoplePlus and their Employability training course

March 22, 2023 Posted by: Jenna

In just under a year PeoplePlus' education teams in prisons have supported 3,805 learners with neurodivergent needs.

February 14, 2023 Posted by: Charlotte

The Scotland team have been supporting the Ukrainians currently residing in Glasgow by attending the MS Ambition ship that is docked in Braehead to offer their services.

January 31, 2023 Posted by: Charlotte

Jay had been unemployed for 2 years when he came to PeoplePlus to join the Restart programme. Jay’s life had taken a bad turn when after he had been living in a two bedroom flat with his mother, he was suddenly made homeless.

January 30, 2023 Posted by: Charlotte

Hear how Carol went from volunteering full time to being offered a part time job in one of Glasgow's community hubs.

December 22, 2022 Posted by: Sarah

The anti-climax of the days following Christmas can be tough. Here are some hints and tips from the YouCan team to have on your notice board for the 'Twixmas' slump. We are all in it together!

December 19, 2022 Posted by: Sarah

When seasonal peaks approach, Tesco know they can turn to PeoplePlus's social recruitment team and partners to fill their temporary vacancies with excellent candidates. The combination of a streamlined application process, tailored and timely training, mentoring-in-store and in-work support make this programme a model that can be picked up again and again.

December 15, 2022 Posted by: Jenna

On 14th December we achieved the mission we set in 2018 to make a difference to the lives of 1 million people by 2022