The Work Programme, innovation and impact on young people. A

showcase of good practice

Youth Employment Convention

• Kirsty McHugh, Chief Executive, Employment Related Services Association (chair)

• Richie Ellison, Sports and Social Inclusion Manager, Ingeus

• Stephen Evans, Director of Employment and Skills, Working Links

Order of Play

Stephen Evans, Director of Employment and Skills, Working Links

Supporting youth employment

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Stephen Evans

About Working Links

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• Established in 2000 to support unemployed and disadvantaged individuals into lasting employment.

•Unique mix of government, private and voluntary sector ownership.

•To date, we’ve worked with over 15,000 employers and helped more than 250,000 people back into

work.

Delivery in Britain

Work Programme delivery model

REFERRAL• From Jobcentre Plus

• Invitation letter• Induction session

ASSESSMENTMy Way Up:Employability, Skills, LifestyleHealth, Goals, Attitudes

INTO WORK SUPPORT

Dedicated Personal AdvisorFlexible support (such as CV, Job search, Work experience, Training, Health, Coaching)

IN WORK SUPPORTDedicated In-Work Support AdvisorFlexible supportHelp to find next job and build career

Demographic data

Demographic dataWork history and experience are crucial. Once young people get a foot in their door they can stay in work, but this helps them get the foot in the door

Training and qualifications are a pre-requisite. Employers use these to filter, so need to be job relevant and valued by employersConfidence looking for work is a crucial signal

Young people are a diverse group. Other issues like caring responsibilities and health impact, as with other age groups

Case study: Scotland Our partnership has allowed our customers to access:• Get Into. Short vocational courses designed with employers• Development Awards. Micro grants to tackle barriers• Enterprise. A four day course focused on starting a business

Key lessons. • When designed with employers, short training can work• When there’s a good job prospect, young people will engage

So far this has delivered:• 10 out of 12 participants getting jobs with DHL• 12 out of 12 gaining Apprenticeships with Arnold Clark

Case study: BirminghamHypothesis that provision designed by young people for young people would be more successful:• Youth Innovation Board. Giving young people a formal role in

programme design• Engagement mechanisms. Including focus groups, customer

feedback etcSo far this has delivered:• ½ of 441 Initiate participants have progressed into further

education and training• 90% said the programme supported their progressionKey lessons. • Involving YP in design can work and change delivery

Richie Ellison, Sports and Social Inclusion Manager, Ingeus

An introduction to...

Ingeus Sports & Social Inclusion

TKO – Training, Knowledge & Opportunities'

TKO – TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE & OPPORTUNITIES'

TKO – TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE & OPPORTUNITIES'

TKO – TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE & OPPORTUNITIES'

TKO – Training, Knowledge & Opportunities'

TKO – Training, Knowledge & Opportunities'

“The boxing was really good and when we toured Hotel Indigo, I was keen to have a go at everything,” he said. “I’ve been out of work for the past six months and I am really keen to get another job. Young people are often criticised for not wanting to work, but that’s certainly not the case here – we’re all fired up!”

JAMES BUCKLEY, 23, ANFIELD,UNEMPLOYED FOR 6 MONTHS

“I’m always looking for opportunities to learn new skills and make progress, and this week has been a real inspiration,” she said. “Glenn and Richie have taught us skills we can use in the workplace, and visiting Hotel Indigo and the BT Call Centre were also real eye-openers. I never knew just how many different kinds of jobs there were available and I have handed in my CV in the hope I might be considered when opportunities arise.”

MELISSA LYONS, 22, BOOTLE.UNEMPLOYED FOR 2 YEARS

“The Ingeus TKO Project is remarkable in helping young unemployed people gain confidence and we’ve been proud to be involved in it. By just listening to young people you quickly discover how important such a project like this really is. “All the youngsters clearly enjoyed learning about our operations, from the restaurant and housekeeping to maintenance.

Stephanie Cannell-Corcoran, General Manager at Hotel Indigo

TKO – Training, Knowledge & Opportunities'

Ingeus – “Best in Field”

Ingeus – “Best in Field”

Ingeus – “Best in Field”

Ingeus – “Best in Field”

Liverpool Homeless Football Club

Ingeus Sports & Social Inclusion Partners

Some Statistics…

Sky Sports “Ringside”March 2013

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