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West Midlands Initiative Aims to Boost Jobs for 93,000

11/6/2025

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Mayor Richard Parker of the West Midlands launched the West Midlands Works initiative to help 93,000 people secure quality jobs and raise the regional employment rate by 5% over the next decade.
It aims to reduce unemployment by addressing health, housing, and skills barriers for nearly 600,000 working-age people.
The plan will be delivered through collaboration with councils, NHS, and educational institutions, creating support hubs and expanding health-related employment programs.

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Mayor Richard Parker of the West Midlands launched the West Midlands Works initiative to help 93,000 people secure quality jobs and raise the regional employment rate by 5% over the next decade.
It aims to reduce unemployment by addressing health, housing, and skills barriers for nearly 600,000 working-age people.
The plan will be delivered through collaboration with councils, NHS, and educational institutions, creating support hubs and expanding health-related employment programs.