Private and voluntary sector organisations will be paid to get the long-term jobless into long-term jobs.

Eligibility
The private and third sectors, working with Jobcentre Plus, will have a vital role to play in the important goal of achieving full employment.

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has established the first-ever dedicated fund for local councils and community organisations to use to address worklessness.

An new Bursary scheme has ben launched by the Marsh Farm Community Development Trust in Luton.

Eligibility
Any resident over the age of 16 can apply to the Marsh Farm Bursary Fund.

A £222 million investment in jobs and skills in the North West over the next seven years from the European Social Fund (ESF) has been announced.

A £232 million investment in jobs and skills in the South West over the next seven years from the European Social Fund (ESF) has been announced.

A new European Social Fund (ESF) programme for England backed by £2 billion from the European Union, was launched today.