Working With Mitie To Help Unemployed People
[Left to right, Carol Collman, Russell Hurst, Gina Smith and Matthew Dennis] People who are unemployed in Southend-on-Sea are experienced transformation through a joint initiative with FTSE 250 strategic outsourcer Mitie’s Environmental+ business. A number of individuals facing specific barriers to employment who were willing to take on training have been placed into work in the area. A team of cleaners and a supervisor for ODEON were recruited and within six weeks all members of the team had excelled in their roles and become indispensable to ODEON and Mitie. Salvation Army Employment Engagement Co-ordinator for Southend Julie Bakonyvari said: ‘Each year, The Salvation Army helps thousands of people back into employment, enabling them to achieve their full potential and transform their lives. Our tailored support means we can help people meet their goals and aspirations, while identifying barriers preventing them from achieving these. We have been fortunate to forge links ...