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News 24 March 2023

Forward wins two new employment contracts

Forward are delighted to have been awarded two major new contracts, helping even more people to change their lives for the better.

The Forward Trust are delighted to have won two new contracts to support people in Kent with education and training. These initiatives will allow us to provide tailored support to people who are either unemployed or have few qualifications, helping them to build a better future for themselves.

More detail on each of the contracts can be found below.

Multiply Scheme (East Kent)

The Multiply Programme is for adults living in Kent aged 19 and above who don’t already have a Level 2 Maths or equivalent (GCSE Grade C or above or Grade 4 or above).  Forward are delivering the engagement parts of the programme in Thanet and also new numeracy courses in other parts of East Kent until December 2023.

Job Centre Plus (JCP) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), Thanet, Kent

Based on our extensive experience of delivering employability programmes including DWP Restart,  Forward has secured a JCP DPS service in Thanet to support residents who are unemployed.  The structured eight-week programme will provide one-to-one and group support with a focus on building skills and confidence in job search techniques, with the outcome of helping people back into sustainable employment and jobs.   The programme will be delivered in Margate and Ramsgate. This programme will run until November 2023.