£3 million in funding to help support Sheffield residents to get into work
3 million pounds is being invested in the city to help people join or re-join the workforce.
Last updated 19th Dec 2025
More people living in Sheffield are set to be supported when they try to get into employment.
3 million pounds is being invested in the city to help people join or re-join the workforce.
Launched in April 2025, the Pathways to Work programme aims to tackle high economic inactivity.
Reasons for economic inactivity could include long-term sickness or a health condition, having to take care of a family member or loved one, early retirement, homelessness or personal choice.
Sheffield sees a higher-than-average economic inactivity among young people who have exited the education system and among residents from ethnic minority communities.
Earlier this year, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announced £10m in funding for the South Yorkshire region, via the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, to help reduce economic inactivity while stimulating job creation.
Councillor Mohammed Mahroof, Chair of the Economic Development, Skills and Culture Committee at Sheffield City Council, said:
“This is great news for Sheffield. By backing Pathways to Work for another year, we’re investing in people – helping residents overcome barriers, build confidence and skills, and move into secure, better paid jobs.
“The programme is already delivering for our communities, and this funding means we can reach more people, support local employers to recruit inclusively, and make sure opportunity is spread across the whole city. It’s a vital step in tackling inequality, boosting household incomes and strengthening Sheffield’s economy.”