MENTORING SCHEME: RACHEL Maclean, the Conservative Party candidate for Redditch at the General Election, has announced a pledge to set up a ‘Redditch Mentors’ scheme if she is elected on June 8 as MP for the area.
The scheme will be an opportunity for local business leaders to give back to young people and local residents, who are looking to get ahead in work or life, return to the workplace or re-skill.
Speaking after a visit to North Moons Moat Industrial estate, Mrs Maclean said: “Here in Redditch, we have seen 255 more small businesses created since 2010, meaning more jobs for people locally.
“And I know from talking to local businesses throughout the area, and from my own experience as a business owner, employers want to see local people better equipped for the jobs on offer. This is an opportunity to make positive changes to benefit both local business and young people.”
The scheme will be free and available to all.
The Redditch Mentors Scheme will mentor people just starting out, or offer a hand to those returning to work or wishing to retrain. She’s added that It’s never too late to learn a new skill, or take advantage of the opportunities to work provided by new technology.
The criteria for becoming a mentor will be a willingness to help and having something to offer.
