Funding to plug shortage of lorry drivers and get people in Tendring into work
It's hoped the scheme will help those looking for jobs
Funding's been secured to help people looking for work in Tendring plug the national shortage of lorry drivers.
The District Council says the money will be available for jobseekers, with £15,000 set aside to help at least five residents through their HGV training.
It's being delivered in partnership with Essex County Council.
Mary Newton, TDC Cabinet Member for Business and Economic Growth, said the scheme was a win-win.
“Not only will this training help some of our residents into work by giving them additional skills – reducing reliance on the benefits system – but also do our bit to help tackle a national shortage of HGV drivers,” Cllr Newton said.
“Lorry drivers are so important to our economy, both here in Tendring and nationally – whether it is as part of food supply chains, driving recycling lorries and much more besides – so this is a key sector for us to support.”
The funding will be available for those in receipt of Universal Credit, with candidates identified by the DWP as part of their ongoing work supporting claimants into employment.
Some other councils in Essex are also doing similar schemes.