Employment Keighley and Ilkley 2023-06-19
2023-06-19
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Context
The MP is concerned about job vacancies in Keighley and Ilkely, particularly in sectors like hospitality and care.
What steps his Department is taking to help fill vacancies and increase employment in Keighley and Ilkley. The area faces significant challenges in the hospitality sector along the Airedale corridor and a shortage of staff in the care industry.
The jobcentre team in Keighley work with local employers and partners to arrange sector-based work academies to support hospitality businesses along the Airedale corridor. They also run an excellent initiative with Bradford Care Association and Keighley College to fill vacancies in the care sector.
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The answer did not provide specific steps or commitments beyond mentioning existing initiatives.
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