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Lancaster and Morecambe businesses “missing out” say recruitment experts

30 March 2009

Lancaster and Morecambe businesses are missing out by not employing young people, according to Lancashire recruitment experts CXL. And to help employers discover the benefits of taking on 16-19 year olds, consultants from CXL are in the area all next week to offer free recruitment advice to any local businesses who want to know more.

CXL runs a free vacancy and matching service that advertises jobs for 16-19 year olds and puts local employers in touch with young people who are looking for jobs. Vacancies are advertised online and in local Connexions/Info Centres. The free support also includes advice on on-the-job training for young recruits and follow-up recruitment advice for businesses.

“We want to show local employers just how beneficial it can be to take on a young person” says CXL’s Principal Consultant Clare Grime.

“Young people are eager to learn new skills and gain experience, and they often have fresh ideas. What’s more, employers who take on a 16-19 year old can get free training for their new recruit, as well as exemption from the minimum wage if the young person is undergoing training. Employing a young person could make all the difference to businesses struggling to keep afloat in the credit crisis.

“It really is in their interests to give us a call and arrange to talk to us”.

Cathryn Roberts, HR Co-ordinator at Morecambe’s Pye Motors says young people are an integral part of the workforce there. She started using CXL’s vacancy and matching service 3 years ago.

“We have around 140 employees across 4 sites; and the value of bringing on board new talent in the shape of young people is firmly embedded in the company ethos” she says. “We first found out about the Vacancy and Matching Service through Jobcentre Plus and have used it ever since.

“Our Ford Apprentice Programme is specifically aimed at 16-19 year olds and all the places on it are currently filled by young people we recruited through CXL’s Vacancy and Matching Service. They’re all doing a great job”.

To arrange a visit from CXL’s Vacancy and Matching team call 08459 550 065