A scheme to support 18 to 30 year olds into work is being extended across West Norfolk.
The Boost project has already been helping young people in King’s Lynn but is getting expanded thanks to nearly £150,000 of the Government’s Levelling Up money.
It works both with young people who are out of work looking for employment, and those in jobs who want to get additional skills.
The Boost team will also work with employers in West Norfolk to find them grants to help increase the skills and experience of their staff aged 16 to 30.
Louisa Kiddell, Skills Partnership Project Manager from Norfolk County Council explained: “We are thrilled to now be able to offer Boost’s services to young people across the whole of West Norfolk, allowing us to work with 16-30 year olds so that they can get new skills, build their confidence, access opportunities, and fulfil their ambitions.
“We have seen the impact that the Boost project has made in King’s Lynn where we’ve been able to support more than 300 young people to begin an activity, get employability support, take part in training, or start a new job.
“We’re also looking forward to working with employers across West Norfolk, helping to upskill young people in their workforce, and tap into the expertise and experience of businesses to support young people.
“I would urge anyone who is interested in finding out more about the difference that Boost can make –  a young person or an employer in West Norfolk – to please get in touch.”
*If you are a young person or an employer in West Norfolk that would like to find out more about how Boost can help, you can email boost@norfolk.gov.uk