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A collaborative pathway to employment across the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton
Connect to Work: Solent is a regionally tailored employment support programme delivered through a strategic partnership between the following local authorities:
Please select your local council to explore the support available in your area:
Together, these councils form the Solent Growth Partnership, working in collaboration with the Department for Work and Pensions and local stakeholders to reduce economic inactivity and support individuals into meaningful employment.
The Solent region – encompassing the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, and Southampton – is home to a vibrant economy with unique opportunities and challenges, especially within its coastal communities. This programme is designed to:
We focus on empowering people by offering:
Health & wellbeing support
Our approach is built on two evidence-based frameworks:
We partner with local employers to ensure training and job opportunities are aligned with real business needs.
This employer-led approach helps drive sustainable growth and ensures long-term success for both individuals and businesses.
The programme leverages the Solent’s key sectors to create meaningful employment pathways:
We use data and feedback to continuously improve delivery, ensuring alignment with national benchmarks and local aspirations.
Our goal is simple: no one is left behind.
By aligning with the UK Government’s Connect to Work ambition, the Solent region is delivering:
Together, we’re enhancing access to employment, strengthening local economies, and fostering a more inclusive future for communities across the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, and Southampton.
Empowering Individuals. Strengthening Communities. Building Futures.
