Employment & Social Cohesion

The group works together to ensure that everyone in Norfolk has the opportunity to compete in the labour market.   All partners have been working together closely to support both employers and employees who have been impacted by the downturn

The group works closely with Investing in Communities, the programme to tackle deprivation by encouraging economic participation, improve economic performance, address inequalities and achieve real change in disadvantaged communities.

Projects supported by IIC include:

BizzFizz  - community based business support scheme. It has established an alternative support model to help local entrepreneurs in West Norwich

Kickstart - grown to be the largest ‘Wheels to Work’ scheme in the UK.  Through the loan of mopeds, it helps people across Norfolk gain access to employment and training

Learning & Skills IAG (Information, Advice and Guidance) Gateway  - delivers accessible information, advice and guidance on training and work opportunities in North Norfolk

Open - Youth Venue

Sure Futures - a creative industries partnership that offers hands-on, engaging, effective programmes that generate knowledge and skills in enterprise education.

More projects

Fact File

• In 2008/9 IiC assisted 2,432 to find work
• Created 71 businesses
• Helped 201 businesses improve performance