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38,000 Empowered Through Learning and Fair Employment Initiatives

9/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Combined Authority enabled 38,000 people to access learning and signed over 160 employers to the Fair Employment Charter.
Free travel supported independence for 800+ care leavers.
Six trainees joined the Aspire Discover Training Programme from diverse backgrounds.
Indra Group and Fundación Universia funded accessible-technology projects in Spain; McMaster University named Paula Hearn and Rusan Lateef to advance campus equity.

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Story summary

The Combined Authority enabled 38,000 people to access learning and signed over 160 employers to the Fair Employment Charter.
Free travel supported independence for 800+ care leavers.
Six trainees joined the Aspire Discover Training Programme from diverse backgrounds.
Indra Group and Fundación Universia funded accessible-technology projects in Spain; McMaster University named Paula Hearn and Rusan Lateef to advance campus equity.