Helping people find work

In Newham we want all residents to have a decent and secure income. Work is the only sustainable way out of poverty. Good employment means you can buy the things you need but it also improves your health and wellbeing, and it can help you achieve your goals.

You have told us that employment is one of your top priorities. That's why we're continuing to invest in Workplace, Newham's flagship employment service. While nearly 2.7 million people are looking for work across the country it's more important than ever to ensure Newham residents are able to access the opportunities that are available. Read more about Workplace.

Since it opened only four years ago, Workplace has helped get 10,700 Newham residents into work. They can offer job seekers all they need - from personalised careers advice and help finding training or education courses to advice on starting your own business.

For the long-term unemployed, we have the Mayor's Employment Project. It offers more intensive support and the guarantee that no one will be worse off in work than on benefits.