UNEMPLOYMENT in Bradford has fallen by ten per cent compared to this time last year.
The drop has been credited to the work of employment coaches and the success of targeted support programmes across the district.
A recent Bradford Broadway jobs fair, supported by Bradford College and Keighley College, connected hundreds of residents with live vacancies and training opportunities.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said it is committed to helping people into work and training through employer events and community partnerships.
Pat McFadden, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, said: “Today’s figures show there are 388,000 more people in work than there was this time last year.
“While this is encouraging, we know there is more to do to get people, particularly young people, into work.
“That’s why we’re investing £2.5 billion to create up to 500,000 opportunities for young people to earn or learn, transform the welfare state into a working state – including a new £3,000 Youth Jobs Grant for businesses who take on eligible young people and expanding the Jobs Guarantee to cover 18- to 24-year-olds.”
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Looking ahead, a jobs fair will take place at Bradford Parkside Sports Centre on March 26.
More than 30 employers are already confirmed to attend.
