As many as 50,000 jobs can potentially be created as a result of our efforts over the 20 - 25 years of the regeneration project. 18,000 have already been created since the project was launched in 2003. As new businesses move in and employment opportunities emerge, we are determined that local people are properly equipped to win these jobs.
Re-training is vital and a range of support is available locally
to make sure residents can exploit the new training
opportunities as they arise.
As new property is developed in the area, jobs are being created
in the construction sector. Once built, businesses are relocating
to these new buildings and looking for staff. We've included
information on Employing local staff for new and
existing businesses.
A number of riverside projects, such as the Galgael Trust,
are helping local people to prepare for new opportunities.
In June 2006, The Scottish executive announced an action plan,
Workforce
Plus, aimed at helping 66,000 Scots off benefits and into
work. Glasgow, Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire were all
identified as target areas for this initiative, which is
delivered through Jobcentre Plus, the Welfare to Work Forum
and local projects such as the Lennox Trust in West
Dunbartonshire.
For information about local initiatives, contact
Clyde Waterfront plays a role in providing information to
developers and service providers about Community Benefits initiatives.