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<p>Local Jobcentre teams are supporting customers into work and helping those in work
to progress to higher paid jobs. We are working with local and national employers
to help fill vacancies quickly, recruitment days, Job Fairs, wellbeing events and
work trials, all of which can help support women across Wales to return to work.</p><p>
</p><p>Eligible older jobseekers on Universal Credit benefit from additional time
with their Work Coach and the delivery of Mid Life MOTs in Jobcentres which support
people to review their health, wealth and skills, with sessions delivered in Newport
Jobcentre and across Wales. DWP also offers the digital MOT which is available online
to help anyone who needs help to assess their finances, skills and work.</p><p> </p><p>In
addition, Newport Jobcentre offers bespoke support for over 50s including Job Clubs
in collaboration with C4W+, offering 4-weeks of employability skills support, events
with Springboard Charity focused on the hospitality sector, providing training, qualifications
and work placements, and events with 1st Impressions, a charity that supplies clothing
to women attending interviews or starting work.</p><p> </p><p>Further planned support
in Newport includes a Digital Skills course and wellbeing hubs as part of our 50Plus
offer, myth busting sessions with Admiral Insurance and coaching support from Business
in the Community. Activity across Wales includes a six week back to work programme
for over 50s in Llandudno, and sessions delivered by local provider, Groundworks,
to support customers in Shotton, both of which were well attended by local women.</p><p>
</p><p>We also work with businesses and the Government's Menopause Employment Champion
to drive awareness of issues surrounding the menopause and work; encouraging employers
to develop policies that create a more supportive environment to help women return
to, stay in and progress in work. As part of the 50plus choices offer, 50plus Champions
have delivered presentations to Jobcentre teams in Newport and across Wales on the
menopause and the support available.</p>
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