Economic Development
The aim of the Economic Development Team is to ensure that the benefits of economic growth are felt in all our communities so that no one should be disadvantaged by who they are or where they live.
To this end Economic Development implements active labour market policies targeted towards our most disadvantaged citizens
Areas of Work Include:
Development of Social Economy
The Social Economy is that sector between the Private and the Public Sector (otherwise known as the Third Sector) such as voluntary and community organisations and not-for-profit businesses including social enterprises. Contact 0116 252 8656 or for more details click here.
Offenders into Employment Project:
The Ex-Offenders Project works in partnership to utilise the skills of ex-offenders residing in Leicester to benefit themselves, the local and wider community. The project works closely with other key organisations, in order to achieve its targets. It works on a referral basis, generated by organisations working with the client group. Clients are assessed on an individual basis. For more details contact 0116 252 8613 or click here.
City Wide Construction:
Citywide Construction is an initiative by LCC to help people living in Leicestershire to find jobs and training to enable them to work in the construction industry. CWC is a not for profit company and has a database of work-ready people who are job-matched to fill vacancies. For further information contact 0116 262 9075, or to apply on line click here.
Incubating Graduates Business Project
The IGB Project is a partnership project funded through the Objective 2 European Social Fund (ESF). With support from the ESF its aim is to help graduates develop a new enterprise, establish their ability to manage and maintain their own business and maximise the potential of self-employment. For further information contact 0116 252 8657 or click here.