Workplace is a recruitment centre in Newham that is committed to helping employers find the right local people to work for them and to supporting local people who want those jobs. Our free service is on offer to Newham residents and employers across London.
2009
Workplace Canning Town celebrates first birthday - May 27, 2009
It’s only been open for 12 months, but already Workplace Canning Town has found employment for 254 residents and provided valuable training for another 328.
Minister in Newham to unveil real help for Londoners - April 1, 2009
Minister for London Tony McNulty visited Stratford today (April 1) to launch information designed to help Londoners through the economic downturn and hear about Newham Council's measures to assist residents and businesses through the tougher times.
2008
Newham prepares to welcome the world with Workplace - November 06, 2008
Fourteen Workplace candidates have completed a course about becoming a Visit Newham Ambassador.
John celebrates 100th job with Mayor's help - November 06, 2008
The 100th person to be helped into work thanks to Newham's Mayor's Employment Project (MEP) is John Knowles, a lorry driver working on the Olympic village site in Stratford.
Workplace celebrates its first birthday - May 30, 2008
Mayor of Newham, Sir Robin Wales and executive member for business partnerships and skills, Councillor Alec Kellaway, joined staff and clients to celebrate by cutting a huge birthday cake.
Ministerial visit marks phenomenal success of Workplace - May 12, 2008
Groundbreaking employment scheme Workplace celebrated the success of its first year. Employment Minister Stephen Timms joined Mayor Sir Robin Wales in congratulating staff and people who have been supported into employment or training courses.
2007
Workplace helps 300 find work - December 04, 2007
An 18-year-old from Stratford was congratulated for being the 300th person to get a job through Workplace by Newham Mayor Sir Robin Wales at the Thames Gateway Forum.
Pioneering pilot to get more Newham people into work - October 29, 2007
Newham Council has launched a groundbreaking pilot project to help residents get off benefits and into work - even if it means assisting them with their rent.
Newham resident scores at Workplace - September 28, 2007
The hundredth person to secure employment through a Newham Council scheme has been congratulated with a pair of tickets to a West Ham United home game.
A workplace ready for 2012 and beyond - May 30, 2007
Newham has launched Workplace, a free customised recruitment and training service to help job seekers and businesses benefit from the growing opportunities in the borough, including the 2012 Games.
Employment scheme set to change Newham's Workplace for 2012 and beyond - May 18, 2007
A flagship project providing people with employment and training opportunities ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games and other major developments in Newham will be officially launched on Tuesday, May 29.