UNEMPLOYMENT In East Hampshire has fallen again overall, although among young people it has risen slightly.
In the 18 to 24 age group the number of unemployed rose by 10 on this time last year to 65, an increase of 18 per cent.
However the number of unemployed in all ages fell by 40 to 325 since January 2016.
These latest figures have been welcomed by East Hampshire MP Damian Hinds, who said: “It’s a good start to the year, with numbers that demonstrate the economy is showing strength and resilience, right across the country.”
The figures also reveal that East Hampshire is 628 out of 650 constituencies for lowest claimant rates in the country.
Hazel Prior of Petersfield Jobcentre Plus said: “The job market is still picking up, and there is a lot going on Petersfield in terms of jobs available and training to help people get back into work.”
Working with Adecco agency in Petersfield, Jobcentre Plus is promoting vacancies for full time assembly operators across three shifts to work at Whitmans Laboratories in Petersfield.
The jobcentre in Chapel Street is also promoting vacancies at SSE electricity company by running two sector based work academies at South Downs College. The SSE vacancies are for full time and part time telephone based Customer Service Advisors; shifts between 7.45 am – 10pm Monday to Friday.
There are also IT apprenticeship vacancies at Oakhanger near Bordon and in Bordon itself, and for details email [email protected]
Jobcentre Plus is also running a range of training, motivational and vocational courses to help people find jobs, or return to work.
For information on JobCentre Plus courses and vacancies contact Hazel Prior 01252 356511.