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Training Provider Briefing Session 9.15am Welcome 9.20am Walsall Works 9.40am AGE Grant 10.00am Q&A session 10.30am Networking 11.00am Close

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Training Provider Briefing Session

9.15am              Welcome 9.20am                Walsall Works9.40am                AGE Grant10.00am             Q&A session10.30am              Networking 11.00am             Close  

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Walsall Works

Walsall Works will stimulate sustainable employment within local businesses and 

support young people into work 

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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 

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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 

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The Response

£2 million financial investment by Walsall CouncilCommitment to stimulate economic growthSupporting and sustaining employersCreating conditions for employmentUnlocking new job opportunitiesTackling youth unemployment 

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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 

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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 

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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

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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”

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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

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Growth Employment Sectors

•Manufacturing and Engineering •Environmental Technologies•Financial, Professional & Business Services•Creative and Digital Services•Health & Social Care•Logistics 

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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 

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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  

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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  

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The Process