Asuria is delighted to be leading the Connected Communities Consortium in the delivery of the ‘Connect to Work’ programme across Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire, in partnership with the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) as a part of the Get Britain Working initiative.
Connect to Work will provide a free, voluntary employment support service for people who are out of work, or at risk of unemployment due to health conditions or other challenges. The programme will support people across Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire, offering personalised one-to-one support, job matching, training and skills, employer collaboration and in work support.
The Connected Communities Consortium is a purpose-built partnership of locally embedded organisations, brought together to reflect EMCCA’s priorities for place-based, community-led and evidence-informed delivery. Consortium members include: Asuria, Earlybird AI, Futures Advice, PeoplePlus, Standguide, The Better Health Generation, and Transform and Achieve.
Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands said:
“Connect to Work is an important investment in the people and communities of Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire. Too many residents face barriers that make finding secure, meaningful work more difficult than it should be. This programme offers practical, personalised support that meets people where they are whether that’s help building confidence, developing new skills, or connecting with employers who understand their strengths.
By working through the Connected Communities Consortium, we’re ensuring that local organisations with deep ties to the area are leading the way. This partnership approach means residents receive support that is not only effective, but rooted in local knowledge and real community need. Ultimately, Connect to Work is about giving people the opportunity to thrive, supporting families, and strengthening our local economy.”
"We’re honoured to be trusted with this responsibility and to work alongside organisations with deep local roots and specialist expertise,” said Daniel Zimmer, Executive Director at Asuria. “By combining local insight with evidence-based delivery, our focus is on providing practical, personalised support that helps people move into sustainable work in a way that works for them”.
Asuria is a global provider of employment and social services, with more than 1,100 people working across 350 locations in the UK, Australia, Sweden, South Korea and Saudi Arabia. We partner with governments and communities to deliver inclusive, evidence-based employment services, guided by our Enterprising Heart — combining strong delivery capability with empathy, local relationships and respect for the people we serve.