If you’re unemployed you could be eligible to receive tailored support to get you into employment in the shortest time possible.
ReAct+ offers tailored solutions which may include financial support, skills training and Personal Development Support to help remove barriers to employment, such as support with mental health, confidence building, language skills and more.
ReAct+ is a new grant programme that builds on the success of previous programmes and is part of the Welsh Government’s Young Person’s Guarantee.
To be eligible for ReAct+ support you must be aged 18+ and be a resident in Wales with a right to live and work in the UK and either:
The support you get is tailored specifically to you and your situation. All support is designed around getting you into employment in the shortest time possible.
ReAct+ can include*:
Have a new prospective employer in mind? Employers can access ReAct+ support to help with the cost of wages and job-related training for an eligible new recruit. You must not have worked for 6 weeks or more since your redundancy or unemployment before they apply. You also must not start working for your new employer until the support is approved.
If you qualify under ReAct+, your new employer could get*:
*Please discuss available financial support options with your Careers Advisor on 0800 028 4844
If you wish to apply for the ReAct+, you first need to see an Adult Guidance Advisor at your local Careers Wales office. You can contact them on 0800 028 4844 to make an appointment. Careers Wales will supply you with an application pack.
ReAct Plus | Working Wales (gov.wales)
If your prospective employer wishes to apply for Employer Recruitment and Training Support, they will need to contact the Welsh Government on 03000 603000.
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