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Training Provider Briefing Session
2.00pm Welcome 2.10pm Walsall Works2.40pm Q&A session3.00pm Networking 3.30pm Close
Walsall Works
Walsall Works will stimulate sustainable employment within local businesses and
support young people into work
The Employment Challenge
27,860 residents out of work 10,820 Jobseekers (all ages)3,500 18-24 yr old Jobseekers Approx 830 16-18 yr olds are NEET One third 6 months+ unemployed 15% rise on youth unemployment since Dec 2010
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 CouncilStimulating economic growthSupporting local employersTackling youth unemployment 550 new apprenticeship opportunities190 pre-apprenticeship places
Employers in Growth Sectors
•Manufacturing and Engineering •Environmental Technologies•Financial, Professional & Business Services•Creative and Digital Services•Health & Social Care•Logistics
The ‘Deal’ with Employers
Managing financial constraints as its a key issue Complementing the Youth Contract & AGE Grant Walsall Works will offer £3,000 incentive payment:
First start up payment on 4 weeks placementMid point apprenticeship payment to reward retention Final payment on confirmation of sustainable employment
Unlocking local jobs for young local residents“Recruit for attitude then train for skills”
A ‘Deal’ with Young People
Pre-Apprenticeship programme •Young Persons training, travel, childcare allowance •Functional skills (literacy / numeracy) L1•Employability skills•Work placement•Intensive job / apprenticeship / training search•Positive Progression routes
A ‘Deal’ with Young Apprentices
Vacancy matching service Breaking the cycle of unemployment Apprenticeship Placement of at least 12 months On site / off site training Accredited qualification L2, L3, L4Route to sustainable employment Minimum hourly rates Supervision, mentoring, development
Outcomes
190 pre-apprenticeship opportunitiesTargeted supported to vulnerable groups & families 550 new young apprenticeshipsWorking closely with local Employers Employers recognising value of young peopleReturn on Investment i.e. turnover, productivity, sales Utilising SFA funds / Employer contributions
Walsall Works CriteriaFocus on Walsall SME’s in growth and key sectors 2 year gap since last Apprentice 35 hour+ per week contract over 12 months minimum Minimum Hourly Rate of Pay (£3.00 - 16-17yr olds, £4.98 - 18-20yr olds, £6.08 - 21-24 yr olds)
Employer committed to sustainable employmentEmployee to apprenticeship staff ratio
Achievements to Date56 businesses have committed to Walsall Works
Sector No of Employers
Creative and Digital Services 6
Environmental Technologies 1
Financial, Professional and Business Services 7
Health and Social Care 5
Logistics 4
Manufacturing and Engineering 27
Other (social enterprise, mechanics) 6
115 Apprenticeship Opportunities for Walsall Young People
Sector No of Roles
Creative and Digital Services 8
Environmental Technologies 1
Financial, Professional and Business Services 10
Health and Social Care 11
Logistics 11
Manufacturing and Engineering 59
Other (social enterprise, mechanics) 15
Achievements to Date
377 young people registered in Walsall Works (of which 230 young people are unemployed)
Sector Number interested
Creative and Digital Services 98
Environmental Technologies 81
Financial, Professional and Business Services 112
Health and Social Care 91
Logistics 75
Manufacturing and Engineering 169
Other 124
Achievements to Date
The ProcessEmployer completes an Employer Interest FormWalsall Works Team complete eligibility checksIdentify a Training Provider (if none in place) Training provider commences with the apprenticeship Advertise vacancy using pre-format template on NAS site Training providers to sift applicants (noting Walsall Works eligible and non eligible young people) Interview & Selection Details of young person submitted to Walsall Works
The ProcessApprentice commences employmentWalsall Works Team to send grant agreement to training providerTraining provider to sign grant agreement and attach a copy of the completed ILR formOn receipt of grant agreement Walsall Works team to raise an order to process paymentsTraining provider make 1st claim (4 weeks). Training provider make 2nd claim (midpoint). Training provider make 3rd claim (end of apprenticeship)Evidence of sustainability requiredWalsall Works team to conduct a post 26 week sustainability visit with the employer or employee
The ProcessUnsuccessful applicants provided feedback from training provider and supported through future applications and interview processes
Unsuccessful applicants that do not meet the entry requirements of a full apprenticeship to be referred to the pre-apprenticeship programme
Question & Answer Session
Dates of Future Sessions
Monday 24th September 2012, 9.00am – 10.30am Monday 28th February 2013, 9.00am – 10.30am
at
Walsall Council Chamber, Walsall Town Hall, Lichfield Street, Walsall, WS1 1TP
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