The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is partnering with local health, skills, employment, and community services to deliver a programme designed around the needs of our residents and employers.
The new programme, Connect to Work is a voluntary, UK Government-funded programme offering personalised employment support for people living in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
It is designed for people who are disabled, have a health condition, or are facing complex barriers to work, and who would benefit from tailored, one-to-one support.
Connect to Work can help you to:
Connect to Work is for people who:
You do not need to be claiming benefits to take part.
Connect to Work is being introduced in phases across the East Midlands.
Expressing interest does not mean you will receive support immediately, but it helps us to understand local demand, and informs you when the programme becomes available in your area and the right support is in place.
This page will be updated as availability changes.
Connect to Work is delivered locally by trusted partners.
Delivery arrangements vary by area, but all partners work to the same national standards and service approach, overseen by the East Midlands Combined County Authority.
Derby City & Derbyshire
Employment support is delivered through a partnership of specialist providers and experienced local council teams:
Nottingham City & Nottinghamshire
Employment support is delivered by Asuria, a specialist employment support provider.
You do not need to contact these organisations directly, you only need to express your interest through the form below and we will connect you to the right support.
