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JobsPlus Project Aids 270+ Stockton Residents to Employment

12/27/2025

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Story summary

The JobsPlus project in Stockton-on-Tees, launched summer 2024, has enrolled over 1,000 residents and helped more than 270 secure jobs.
Supported by the Department for Work and Pensions, the program offers local employment help and ongoing caseworker support.
Bryan Stokell, a participant, found work as a security guard and urges others to join.
The program offers a £400 bonus after eight weeks while funding expires in March 2026, creating uncertainty.

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Story summary

The JobsPlus project in Stockton-on-Tees, launched summer 2024, has enrolled over 1,000 residents and helped more than 270 secure jobs.
Supported by the Department for Work and Pensions, the program offers local employment help and ongoing caseworker support.
Bryan Stokell, a participant, found work as a security guard and urges others to join.
The program offers a £400 bonus after eight weeks while funding expires in March 2026, creating uncertainty.