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Business Breakfast
8.00am Breakfast8.30am Introduction8.35am National Apprentice Service8.45am Walsall Works Team 9.00am Teepee Electrical Ltd9.05am Q&A session 9.30am Networking 9.55am Close
Walsall Works Launch
Walsall Works
Walsall Works aims to stimulate sustainable employment within local businesses and
support young people into work
Our Economic Challenge
27,520 of residents out of work (16.4%) 10,265 Jobseekers claimants3,000 Young Jobseekers 25% are 12 months+ unemployed Youth unemployment doubled since recession33% of adults have no or low qualifications
Our Economic Challenge
7,500 active enterprises in Walsall Active enterprises fallen since 2008 by 3.7%GVA per head is Walsall £14,562 vs England £21,349Business challenges: access to finance, skills gaps, low high skilled and ageing workforceBusiness opportunities: technical innovation, new products, advanced processes, access new markets
Our Response
A £2.2 million investment by Walsall CouncilStimulating economic growth & job creationSupporting local employersTackling youth unemployment A pledge to create 450 new apprenticeship opportunities and 290 pre-apprenticeship places
Our Growth Sectors
•Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering •Construction & Environmental Technologies•Financial, Professional & Business Services•Creative & Digital Services•Health & Social Care•Logistics
Our ‘Deal’ with Employers
Managing financial constraints as its a key issue Complementing the Youth Contract & AGE GrantWalsall Works will offer £3k - £6k incentives:•£3,000 for 16 or17 yr old paid at rate of £3.00 per hr •£4,500 for 18 to 20 yr old paid at rate of £4.98 per hr•£6,000 for 21+ yr old paid at rate of £6.19 per hr
Our ‘Deal’ with Employers
Our ‘Deal’ with Employers
Walsall Works will pay the incentive payment:•First start up payment on 4 weeks placement•Mid point payment to reward retention •Final payment on sustainable employment confirmation
Unlocking local jobs for young local residents“Recruit for attitude then train for skills”
Support for progression from Level 2 to Level 3
Our ‘Deal’ with Young People
Pre-Apprenticeship programme •20 weeks of sector based learning to obtain a Level 1 ie Construction•Functional Maths, English & ICT •Employability Skills•4 week work placement •Intensive job search •Guaranteed job interview •Progression to a positive pathway
Our ‘Deal’ with Young People
Apprenticeships at Intermediate, Advanced & Higher Level•Vacancy matching service •Breaking the cycle of unemployment •Apprenticeship placement of at least 12 months •On site / off site training •Accredited qualifications at three levels •Route to sustainable employment •Minimum hourly rates •Supervision, mentoring, development
Our Outcomes
290 pre-apprenticeship opportunities450 new young apprenticeshipsTargeted supported to vulnerable groups & families Improved relationships with local Employers Employers recognising value of young peopleReturn on Investment i.e. turnover, productivity, sales Maximising on match funding ie SFA, Employers
Our CriteriaFocus is Walsall SME’s in growth and key sectors In particular those who have not recruited apprentices35 hour+ per week contract over 12 months minimum Minimum Hourly Rate of Pay Employer committed to sustainable employmentGood employee : apprenticeship staff ratioProgression opportunities
Our Achievements •Over 1000 young people have registered interest•164 employers have signed up to Walsall Works •109 young people have started as an Apprentice•84 young people have started a Pre-Apprenticeship•Sector Academies being introduced in all areas•111 young people have been supported into outcomes such as work, training and further education
Our ProcessEmployer completes an Employer Interest Form*Walsall Works Team checks eligibility Employer identifies a Training Provider (if none in place)*Advert placed on NAS site using pre-format templateTraining providers sifts applicationsEmployer Interview & Selection (if they wish to)*Young Person information submitted to Walsall Works Tri- Contract signed by employer, provider & Council*Claim & Payment triggers commence
Thank You for Listening
Jane Kaur-GillEmployment & Skills Manager
Walsall Council 01922 654352
Steve Clarke Teepee Electrical Ltd
Apprentices Jack Lavender & Daniel Greatrex
Question & Answer Session