Abstract
ABSTRACT We highlight the specific problem of lack of transport as a significant
barrier to local job seekers finding work in rural areas with a focus on the Sutherland
and Easter Ross area of Highland Scotland. The paper describes the Transport to
Employment (T2E) scheme: a novel solution to overcoming transport barriers to job
opportunities. Evaluation of the scheme has revealed an effective, reliable and
popular transport service for job seekers in rural areas that produces an excellent
return on investment for funding bodies, healthy economic benefits to individuals,
employers and the State. The scheme also contributes to sustainable community
development, by reductions in depopulation amongst young local job seekers.
barrier to local job seekers finding work in rural areas with a focus on the Sutherland
and Easter Ross area of Highland Scotland. The paper describes the Transport to
Employment (T2E) scheme: a novel solution to overcoming transport barriers to job
opportunities. Evaluation of the scheme has revealed an effective, reliable and
popular transport service for job seekers in rural areas that produces an excellent
return on investment for funding bodies, healthy economic benefits to individuals,
employers and the State. The scheme also contributes to sustainable community
development, by reductions in depopulation amongst young local job seekers.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 180-194 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Local Economy |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 3 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Aug 2008 |