Cllr Holbrook
New service to smooth move into adulthood
A new service that will smooth the transition to adulthood for children with disabilities is being piloted by
Campaign to increase work experience launched
A campaign to increase work experience opportunities for the unemployed has been launched by and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
East Birmingham Prospectus for Growth launched
A strategy aimed at regenerating east Birmingham and improving opportunities for the area’s residents has today been launched. The East Birmingham Prospectus for Growth sets out the commitment of to deliver positive change through employment and skills, improving connectivity, and delivering growth. Sir Albert Bore, leader of, said: “These […]
Join us for a Jobs and Skills Q&A webcast
Date: Thursday 26 February Time: 6.30pm What: Jobs and skills Q&A webcast - Sir Albert Bore and Cllr Penny Holbrook will be online to answer public questions about jobs, skills and training in Birmingham. Following the success of’s Budget Q&A webcasts, two senior councillors will be online to answer public questions next […]
Birmingham Jobs Fund to benefit from £2 million boost
Proposals to make an additional £2 million available to enable more employers in Birmingham to take on young people are set to be approved by’s cabinet. The Birmingham Jobs Fund offers incentives to employers who take on young people in either apprentice or non-apprentice roles. Since its launch in April 2013, the […]
Library of Birmingham petition received
Councillor Penny Holbrook is today due to receive a petition from the Friends of the Library of Birmingham.  The cabinet member for skills, learning and culture said: “I am pleased to accept this petition. I know a great deal of hard work – and passion – has gone into it.  “We really do […]
Birmingham’s Youth Promise to address unemployment issues
Members of’s cabinet are being asked to approve proposals setting out how the city’s Youth Promise will be delivered. The Youth Promise, first launched at the Skills Show in Birmingham in November 2014, promises that all young people aged 14 to 25 in the city will have access to employment, education, training, […]
Future plans for Library of Birmingham being explored
Details of a proposal for the Library of Birmingham to start discussions with the British Library have been announced at this afternoon’s (January 6) City Council meeting. Cllr Penny Holbrook, Cabinet Member for Skills Learning and Culture said the council had begun conversations at a national level relating to the development of proposals for the […]
Brum’s Adult Learning Head retires – seven years late
Sue Knottenbelt retired from her Vice Principal position at City College (now South and City College) in 2007, but a three month assignment with the Adult Education Service in 2008 turned into an unexpected second career. Sue became their Head of Curriculum and Quality and has been Head of Adult Learning since 2012. Speaking at […]
Youth Promise - presentation to young Birmingham man
[field name=iframe] A young man who took part in a consultation around’s Youth Promise has been presented with a tablet computer, in recognition of his contribution. Christopher Astley was presented with his gift by Deputy Lord Mayor Mike Leddy and Councillors Penny Holbrook and Brigid Jones. The Youth Promise proposal gives young […]