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Part of Working Ventures UK Ltd, the West Yorkshire Employer Coalition is a proactive employer network which works to support Jobcentre Plus and the Learning & Skills Council in West Yorkshire. Led by local employers and responsive to the needs of the local labour market, the coalition develops initiatives that provide employers with improved access to labour sources. In turn, the coalition helps members to increase the opportunities for disadvantaged and unemployed people to gain employment and self-sufficiency.
Its work is currently focused on contact centres, hospitality, retail and transport. These groups allow employers to consult with each other on their recruitment and retention practices, discuss gaps in the market and barriers to employment.
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WYEC has also formed the West Yorkshire Diversity Forum which enables employers to share best practice on diversity issues and help increase understanding of disadvantaged groups.
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