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WorkforceJourney signs landmark partnership with Leeds City Council to support 500 long-term unemployed residents
Partnership14 July 2026 · 5 min read

WorkforceJourney signs landmark partnership with Leeds City Council to support 500 long-term unemployed residents

A new three-year agreement will see WorkforceJourney embedded within Leeds City Council's employment support services, providing structured placements and employer matching for residents who have been out of work for more than 12 months.

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Priya Shah
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89% of WorkforceJourney candidates remain in employment after six months — our best result yet
Outcomes

10 July 2026 · 4 min read

89% of WorkforceJourney candidates remain in employment after six months — our best result yet

Our 2025–26 annual outcomes report shows sustained employment rates hitting an all-time high, with social value generated exceeding £8.2m across our active regions.

James Okafor
Greenfield Services expands placement programme to three new sites following WorkforceJourney success
Employer News

3 July 2026 · 3 min read

Greenfield Services expands placement programme to three new sites following WorkforceJourney success

Following two consecutive years of successful placements, Greenfield Services has signed a new employer agreement covering Leeds North, Bradford, and Wakefield.

Rachel Moore
New digital skills academy modules now available — free for all WorkforceJourney candidates
Training

25 June 2026 · 2 min read

New digital skills academy modules now available — free for all WorkforceJourney candidates

Six new modules covering AI tools, spreadsheet literacy, and customer communication have been added to the Training Academy, developed in partnership with Leeds College of Technology.

Sarah Mitchell
How the UK government's Back to Work plan aligns with the WorkforceJourney model
Policy

18 June 2026 · 6 min read

How the UK government's Back to Work plan aligns with the WorkforceJourney model

We unpack the DWP's latest employment white paper and explain how our nine-stage journey framework supports structured placement programmes nationally.

Tom Griffiths
From kitchen porter to head chef: Jordan's journey through WorkforceJourney and Nobu Leeds
Community

9 June 2026 · 5 min read

From kitchen porter to head chef: Jordan's journey through WorkforceJourney and Nobu Leeds

Jordan Clarke started his placement washing dishes. Eighteen months later he leads the prep kitchen at one of Leeds' most celebrated restaurants.

Priya Patel
Join us at the Northern Employment Summit — WorkforceJourney exhibiting 18–19 September, Manchester
Events

2 June 2026 · 2 min read

Join us at the Northern Employment Summit — WorkforceJourney exhibiting 18–19 September, Manchester

We will be presenting our social value measurement framework and hosting an employer roundtable on supported work placements.

Amy Chen
WorkforceJourney named 'Best Employment Initiative' at the Yorkshire Social Value Awards 2026
Employer News

27 May 2026 · 3 min read

WorkforceJourney named 'Best Employment Initiative' at the Yorkshire Social Value Awards 2026

The platform received top honours in the employment category, with judges citing our structured journey model and measurable outcomes.

Tom Griffiths
Social value report: every £1 invested in WorkforceJourney generates £6.80 in measurable social return
Outcomes

14 May 2026 · 4 min read

Social value report: every £1 invested in WorkforceJourney generates £6.80 in measurable social return

Our latest SROI analysis, independently verified by Trellus Impact, puts the platform's social return above the sector benchmark.

Rachel Moore

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