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The Campaign Trail from Walsall to Westminster

February 20th, 2012 | By

Social Breakfast champion Becki Pritchard has been leading a campaign to help young, lone parents move closer to the labour market by accessing education, training and pushing for policy change.  

Based at Caldmore Housing Association, Becki explored the barriers faced by many young, single parents.

The consensus from young people engaged with the project was that they were keen to work and generate income. Yet found themsleves unable to commit to rigid hours, or lacking the skills and qualifications to enter the formal labour market.

 An ideal solution would be running small enterprises from their own home.  Continue reading »

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No job? Make your own!

February 3rd, 2012 | By

A picture of the A Fund logoAre you between the ages of 14-25? Have you ever thought about starting a business? Do you live in the West Midlands? Yes? The A-Fund is for you!!

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Ex Offenders and Insurance – Affordable Premiums?

January 19th, 2012 | By

If you or even someone you live with is an ex-offender and you need insurance then brace yourselves as many insurers won’t even touch you (this is especially true of car/motorbike insurance) and those that often charge extortionate amounts of money for the privilege. Continue reading »

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