Jan 01, 2016
Training Provider Briefing Session
9.15am Welcome 9.20am Walsall Works9.40am AGE Grant10.00am Q&A session10.30am Networking 11.00am Close
Walsall Works
Walsall Works will stimulate sustainable employment within local businesses and
support young people into work
The Jobseeker Challenge
27,860 residents out of work 10,820 Jobseekers (all ages)3,500 18-24 yr old Jobseekers One third 6 months+ unemployed 15% rise on youth unemployment since Dec 20108.3% (830) 16-18 yr olds are NEET
The Economic Challenge
7,200 active enterprises in Walsall Active enterprises fallen since 2008 by 3.7%Business deaths outnumber business births Need to access new marketsAccess to financeSkills gaps and high skilled shortages High innovation, new products, advanced processes
The Response
£2 million financial investment by Walsall CouncilCommitment to stimulate economic growthSupporting and sustaining employersCreating conditions for employmentUnlocking new job opportunitiesTackling youth unemployment
Listening to our Customers
Using primary research methods Talking to our customers at local settings Meeting with private sector employers Understanding data intelligence ie LEA, Sectors Consultation with our partners
Walsall Council Walsall Council
Enablers Enablers
Employers Employers
ConnexionsConnexions
Jobcentre PlusJobcentre Plus
YOT / LACYOT / LAC
ProvidersProviders
SFA / YPLASFA / YPLA
Chamber Chamber
Colleges Colleges
Schools Schools
IYPSS / EBPIYPSS / EBP
NASNAS
Young People Young People
Young People
More practical and work based learning Apprenticeships are more hands on Do not want classroom settings Looking for work but not easy Applying for jobs but no feedbackCompetition with more experienced jobseekers
Employers
Recruitment has been stalled Financial constraints are a key issue Lack of understanding apprenticeships Perception of red tap and bureaucracy Fear of employing young people but they would“Recruit for attitude then train for skills”
A ‘Deal’ with Employers
Complementing the Youth Contract More targeted support for young jobseekers A wage subsidy of £2275 for those on Work Programme AGE Grant Incentive payments of £1500 for SME’s
Walsall Works will offer:A wage subsidy of £3000 per person (or a top up to £3000) First start up payment on 4 weeks placementMid point apprenticeship payment to reward retention Final payment on confirmation of sustainable employment
Growth Employment Sectors
•Manufacturing and Engineering •Environmental Technologies•Financial, Professional & Business Services•Creative and Digital Services•Health & Social Care•Logistics
A ‘Deal’ with Young People
Pre-Apprenticeship programme •Young Persons incentive allowance •Functional skills (literacy / numeracy)•Employability skills•Work experience•Intensive job / apprenticeship search•Progression to a Apprenticeship
A ‘Deal’ with Apprentices
Breaking the cycle of unemployment Positive pathway Apprenticeship placement of at least 12 months Route to sustainable employment On site / off site training Accredited qualificationMinimum hourly rates Supervision, mentoring, development
Outcomes
190 pre-apprenticeship opportunitiesTargeted supported to vulnerable groups & families 550 new young apprenticesApprox 550 new jobs created Employers recognising value of young peopleReturn on Investment ie turnover, productivity, sales Utilising SFA funds / Employer contributions
The Process