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Draft Strategic Targets
90% of the workforce having Level 2 skills or higher
76% of the workforce having Level 3 skills or higher
52% of the workforce having Level 4-8 skills
So what are DEL doing to increase skills levels?
Wide range of funded training opportunities Management and Leadership Training
under the “Made not Born” Banner Apprenticeships NI Training 4 Success Essential Skills Bridge to Employment Customized Training Steps to Work Higher Education both at University and
Through FE Further Education Provision Careers Information, Advice and Guidance
Lots on Offer……BUT! “Too many Products and Programmes” – hard to keep
track of them all
“Hard to Access” – who do I phone?
“How do I know which one is right for my business?”
“How do I apply for the ones I want?”
The Skills Solutions Service Single Point of Contact for
Employers wanting to know about DEL Skills Provision
Team of Trained staff available to respond to queries about what is on offer and help you access it
Advisers with dedicated responsibility for geographical areas
Information and Advice on the DEL Support Available
Trained staff with a business focused approach
Knowledge of the DEL Programmes available
Advice on how they can be used and how to apply
Assistance with applications or with finding the right person to talk to
Bridge to Employment Pre-employment Training for new staff Training programme built around the job description
for the vacancy to be filled Help with advertising, recruitment and selection of
candidates who are currently unemployed Training programme delivered in house or by third
party, like the local FE College Employer Commitment – to interview those trainees
who complete the training Usually free of charge to the employer
Customized Training Flexible Training
Programmes for current staff Funding available for units or
more of accredited qualifications at Level 2 or above
Content built around the business need
Customized Training (cont.) Variable rates of funding
depending on the size of the company and the qualifications already held by the learner
Further Education Colleges are the primary provider of our training