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Training Provider Briefing Session

2.00pm              Welcome 2.10pm                Walsall Works2.40pm             Q&A session3.00pm              Networking 3.30pm             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 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

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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 CouncilStimulating economic growthSupporting local employersTackling youth unemployment 550 new apprenticeship opportunities190 pre-apprenticeship places 

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Employers in Growth Sectors

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

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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”

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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

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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  

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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  

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 

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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

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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 

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Question & Answer Session

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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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Thank you