Red Funnel’s longstanding Job Seekers Travel Scheme has been extended to support those on the mainland searching for jobs across the Isle of Wight, helping businesses on the Island to attract talent further afield.
In collaboration with Jobcentre Plus, the travel scheme has been available for over 12 years, providing cross-Solent trips for Islanders travelling for interviews on the mainland.
For the first time, the renewed travel scheme enables job seekers on both sides of the Solent to obtain reduced-priced tickets, with individual day returns available at £12.80.
Remarking on the ferry company’s extension of the scheme, CEO Fran Collins said:
“We understand the pressure that many can face when looking for a new job and we understand that sometimes employers need to cast a wider net to find the right person. This is why we’ve made the proactive decision to support both our Island community and mainlanders in broadening the local workforce.”
Alongside supporting unemployed candidates, those who are successful in finding employment can apply through Jobcentre Plus for additional help with cross-Solent travel.
Speaking on the extension of Red Funnel’s Job Seekers Scheme, Richard Quigley MP said:
“Following my recent meeting with Fran Collins, I’m delighted she and the team at Red Funnel are extending their Job Seekers scheme to include mainlanders seeking employment on the Island.
Article continues below this advertisement “Red Funnel already offers discounted travel to Islanders looking for work on the mainland, but it’s important to recognise with our ageing demographics that we need people of working age to fill increasing vacancies on the Island. The more we can do to support the Island’s economy the better.”
Red Funnel’s Job Seekers Travel Scheme is part of its ESG strategy, Changing Tides, which underscores its commitment to supporting the Island community, with an emphasis on environmental and social good.
The Island Job Seekers scheme is administered by Jobcentre Plus in Newport and Ryde. To apply, contact Jobcentre Plus.
To find out more about Red Funnel’s Job Seekers Scheme, visit https://www.redfunnel.co.uk/isle-of-wight-ferry/plan/fares/job-seekers.
Well done to Red Funnel, every little helps.
I would imagine more Islanders travel to the mainland
looking for employment than the other way round, but
either way it is generous of Red Funnel to help.
More and more businesses need to help people in
the current economic climate, the Government are
not doing their bit to help.