Grants being offered to help young people get jobs

A company is offering grants of up to £5,000 to help young people in Lincolnshire get jobs.

National Grid Electricity Distribution said the money would be used to offer training and provide lessons in developing CVs and dealing with interviews.

The money from its Community Matters Fund would be given to charities and organisations to deliver the support.

The firm said it was keen that its £250,000 fund would help out 16 to 25-year-olds not in full-time education, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and ex-offenders.

Ellie Patey, National Grid’s community engagement manager, said: “Significant barriers keep some groups from easily accessing employment opportunities and joining the world of work.

“National Grid understands the huge potential that exists to upskill and support these under-represented groups and is firmly committed to unlocking this untapped talent.

“We’re keen to see applications from Lincolnshire support groups that deliver practical, focussed programmes to boost skills and improve employability for those furthest from the job market.”

Charities and community groups have until 12 July to apply for a grant.

The energy distribution company has faced criticism over its plans to build 420 pylons up to 164ft (50m) across the county.

The infrastructure, costing £1bn, would run between Grimsby and Walpole in Norfolk.

Lincolnshire County Council has said it could take legal action and a petition against the plan received over 6,000 signatures.

National Grid says it would "carefully consider" feedback about its plans.

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