'Work Local' Campaign

Question 1

Across a local area, Work Local could each year = __ benefits to the public purse and __ to the economy

Answer 1

8,500 more people in work and 6,000 increasing their skills.

£280 million benefits to the public purse alongside a £420 million boost to the economy.

Question 2

Failure to address the shortcomings in the current employment and skills service puts at risk

Answer 2

4% of future economic growth