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East Dunbartonshire

Youth Employment Activity Plan

Opportunities for all – a guide to employability support for young people in East Dunbartonshire

October 2014

Welcome to our guide of employability support services for young people in East Dunbartonshire. In this guide we aim to provide staff working with young people, young people themselves and their parents and carers with information about the different options we have on offer to help young people access training and jobs.

The good news about East Dunbartonshire is that economic activity and employment rates are well above the Scottish average. Last year almost 95% of school leavers went onto either higher or further education, jobs or other training and almost all were still active in these areas nine months later.

It is the case however that many of our young people are still finding it hard to get a foothold in the labour market. Around 400, 16-24 year olds are seeking jobs and inequalities exist across the authority and there are pockets of deprivation where the quality of life falls well below the national average most notably in parts of Kirkintilloch and Lennoxtown. Latest estimates also suggest that 88 young people between 15 and 19 are unemployed (SDS) with the majority being males (63%).

To address the issue of youth unemployment East Dunbartonshire Council along with our Community Planning partners have prioritised tackling youth unemployment in our Single Outcome Agreement. As part of this we have set up a Youth Employment Action Plan group to oversee the implementation of a new 14 point Youth Employment Action Plan.

One aspect of this plan was to produce this guide. We are currently working on ensuring that this guide is available on a new easily accessible Opportunities for All web site.

We hope you find this guide useful. If you have any comments on improving the information contained within it or its layout please let us know.

INTRODUCTION

“In this guide we aim to provide information about the different options we have on offer to help young people access training and jobs.”

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OUTLINE OF OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE

Stage 1 Referral/Engagement

Stage 2Barrier Removal

Stage 3Vocational training

Stage 4Employment and job matching

Stage 5In Work/Aftercare

EDC- POSITIVE ACHIEVEMENTS (pg 1-4 )

EDC- POSITIVE ACHIEVEMENTS (pg 1-4 )

EDC – ACTIVITY AGREEMENTS AND ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS (pg 5)

MAINSTREAM COLLEGE PROGRAMMES (pg 12)

SDS – MODERN APPRENTICESHIPS (pg 13)

SDS – MODERN APPRENTICESHIPS (pg 13)

PRINCE’S TRUST GETTING STARTED (pg 11)

PRINCE’S TRUST GET INTO PROGRAMMES (pg 10)

PRINCE’S TRUST GET INTO PROGRAMMES (pg 10)

PRINCE’S TRUST DEVELOPMENT AWARDS (pg 9)

PRINCE’S TRUST DEVELOPMENT AWARDS (pg 9)

GETTING STARTED IN CARE (pg 6)GETTING INTO WORK OUTREACH WORKER WORK CLUBS

GETTING STARTED IN CARE (pg 6)GETTING INTO WORK OUTREACH WORKER WORK CLUBS

EDC – ICT COURSES JOBCENTRE PLUSLIFT OFF FUND (£50)

JOBCENTRE PLUSLIFT OFF FUND (£50)

EDC – LITERACIES (pg 7)

EDC – EMPLOYER RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE (pg 8)

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE VOLUNTARY ACTION (pg 14-16)





SCVO – COMMUNITY JOB SCOTLAND (pg 17)

New College Lanarkshire Prepare Yourself for Work (pg 18)

New College Lanarkshire Entry into Work (pg 19)Entry into Health and Social Care (pg 20) Entry into Security Industry (pg 23)

New College Lanarkshire Career Ready Contact Centre (pg 21)Career Ready Clinical Support (pg 22)

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OUTLINE OF OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE

Stage 1 Referral/Engagement

Stage 2Barrier Removal

Stage 3Vocational training

Stage 4Employment and job matching

Stage 5In Work/Aftercare

ENABLE – Personal Development for Employment (pg 27)

ENABLE – Personal Development for Employment (pg 26)

Tigers – Skills Training Academy (pg 24)

Tigers – Skills Training Academy (pg 24)

GTG – LGV/PCV Driving Licence (pg 25)

Forward Training (pg 28) Forward Training (pg 29)

Employability Fund provision is highlighted in blue. Please check with projects main contact to ensure details still current.

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PROVIDER Positive Achievements

PIPELINE STAGE 1 REFERRALS FROM All Secondary Schools (including Merkland School and Woodhead SEBN).Skills Development Scotland.Social Work.Self-Referral.

AGE GROUP 15 - 20 CRITERIA REQURIED Young people have demonstrated barriers to engagement and/or who have already officially left school and have yet to find or sustain a positive post school destination.

NUMBER PLACES PER YEAR 14 x Easter Programme

14 x SSU Programme

DURATION (START AND FINISH DATES)

Easter Programme runs for two weeks during the Easter break. (Tue and Thu only – 9am – 3.30pm).

Summer Step Up runs for six weeksDuring the Summer break.(Tue and Thu only – 9am – 3.30pm).

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION Easter and Summer Step Up (SSU) Programmes

Both these short programmes are designed to engage with young people who have already been referred onto one of our main programmes or to attract those young people who are undecided or unaware of our service provision.

These programmes are diversionary in nature and are designed to prevent disengagement from learning and / or reduce instances of offending behaviour which can increase during holiday periods.

MAIN CONTACT DETAILS (NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS)

Thomas James – Project Development Worker Positive Achievements21 Donaldson Crescent,Kirkintilloch, GlasgowG66 1XFTel: 0300 123 4510Email: [email protected]

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PIPELINE STAGE 1 and 2 REFERRALS FROM Skills Development Scotland.Social Work.LACJob Centre +.Self-Referral.

AGE GROUP 19 - 30 CRITERIA REQURIED Adults identified as having a learning disability and barrier to engagement and/or employment that require short term support to help find or sustain employability, educational, training or volunteering opportunities.

NUMBER PLACES PER YEAR 10 x ASN 1

10 x ASN 2

Total - 20


ASN 1 runs for 12 weeks from February – May TBC.(Thu & Fri only – 9am – 3.30pm).

ASN 2 runs for 12 weeks from Sep – Nov.(Thu & Fri only – 9am – 3.30pm).

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION Additional Support Needs (ASN) Programme 2014/15

This is a 12 week support and personal development programme that is designed to engage and support vulnerable adults with a learning disability into achieving an employment, education, training or volunteering destination.

This personal development and support progrwamme not only encourages engagement but it also offers vulnerable adults the chance to develop and / or boost their confidence, raise their self-esteem and achieve valuable nationally recognised vocational and wider achievement qualifications. Participants receive support and assistance with job hunting, job applications and writing a CV as well as boosting their team working and communication skills by taking part in our nationally recognised conservation and local community gardening programmes.


Thomas James – Project Development Worker Positive Achievements21 Donaldson Crescent, Kirkintilloch, GlasgowG66 1XFTel: 0300 123 4510Email: [email protected]

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PIPELINE STAGE 1 and 2 REFERRALS FROM All Secondary Schools (including Merkland School and Woodhead SEBN).Skills Development Scotland.Social Work.Job Centre +.Self-Referral.

AGE GROUP 16 - 20 CRITERIA REQURIED Young people have demonstrated barriers to engagement and/or who have already officially left school and have yet to find or sustain a positive post school destination.

NUMBER PLACES PER YEAR 14 x JET 1

14 x JET 2

14 x JET 3

Total - 42


JET 1 runs for 13 weeks from January – April.(Mon – Wed – 9am – 3.30pm).

JET 2 runs for 13 weeks from April – July.(Mon – Wed – 9am – 3.30pm).

JET 3 runs for 13 weeks from August – November.(Mon – Wed – 9am – 3.30pm).

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION Jobs, Education & Training ( JET) Programme 2014/15

This is a 13 week intensive support employability programme that is designed to engage, support and develop East Dunbartonshire’s hardest to reach young people who have yet to secure a post school destination in either employment, education, Training or Volunteering.

This personal development, vocational and employability programme not only encourages engagement but it also offers young people the chance to develop and / or boost their confidence, raise their self-esteem and achieve valuable nationally recognised vocational and wider achievement qualifications. Young people attending Positive Achievements receive help with job hunting, job applications and writing a CV. Young people also increase their employability skills through work taster sessions and by taking part in our nationally recognised conservation and local community gardening programmes. All JET programmes are designed on ‘roll on, roll off ’ model.



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PIPELINE STAGE Educational Provision REFERRALS FROM All Secondary Schools (including Merkland School and Woodhead SEBN).

Skills Development Scotland.

Social Work.

AGE GROUP 15 - 16 CRITERIA REQURIED Young people have demonstrated barriers to engagement and/or education and ideally in their last official 6 months / term at school*. *All applications are considered on an individual basis.

NUMBER PLACES PER YEAR (14 x SL 1)

(14 x SL 2)

Total - 28


School Leaver 1 (Spring Programme) runs for 18 weeks from January – May (Mon – Thu 9am – 3.45pm).

School Leaver 2 (Winter Programme) runs for 18 weeks from August – December.(Mon – Thu 9am – 3.45pm).

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION School Leavers Programme 2014/15

This is an 18 week intensive support and alternative education programme that is designed to engage, support and develop East Dunbartonshire’s hardest to reach young people who are at the highest risk of not achieving a positive post school destination.

This personal development and vocational programme not only encourages engagement but it also offers young people the chance to develop and / or boost their confidence, raise their self-esteem and achieve valuable nationally recognised vocational and wider achievement qualifications. Young people attending Positive Achievements also increase their employability skills by taking part in our nationally recognised conservation and local community gardening programmes.



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PROVIDER East Dunbartonshire Council

PIPELINE STAGE 1 REFERRALS FROM SDSSchoolsSocial WorkPartner AgenciesSelf Referral

AGE GROUP 16 - 19 CRITERIA REQURIED Young people who have not engaged in or have disengaged from formal learning, training or employment. Also young people who have not managed to sustain a place in post school employment, training or learning.

NUMBER PLACES PER YEAR No allocation set. DURATION (START AND FINISH DATES)

A young person can enter or leave the process at any point in the year.

There is no specified time for how long or how often a young person should engage in an Activity Agreement; this will be determined by how the young person feels, how confident they are about moving onto other programmes and what has been agreed in their action plan.

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION An Activity Agreement is a personalised package of support for each young person to assist them to engage in meaningful activities which will enable them to move onto a more formal learning or training option. This is delivered through a range of partners in East Dunbartonshire & neighbouring areas. These partners include training providers, voluntary sector agencies and specialist private sector companies.

Each young person engaging in an Activity Agreement will be allocated an Activity Agreement Advisor who will support them through the process, providing; practical help, guidance and information to enable the young person to make informed choices about their next career choice.

Every young person will agree an Action Plan with their Advisor and will work towards achieving the goals set out in the action plan.

An Activity Agreement Advisor will even take part in the activities along with the young person they are working with, if the person feels this would be of benefit to them.


Margaret Harkins – Opportunities For All Co-OrdinatorKirkintilloch Campus,50 Southbank Road,Kirkintilloch, Glasgow G66 1NHTel: 0141 777 3144Email: [email protected]

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PIPELINE STAGE 3 - 4 REFERRALS FROM Self, partner organisations

AGE GROUP 18 + CRITERIA REQURIED Unemployed resident in East Dunbartonshire.

NUMBER PLACES PER YEAR 12 DURATION (START AND FINISH DATES)

Sept – Nov 2014

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION Getting Started in Care is a three day course over eight weeks for individuals looking to enter the Care sector. The course covers First Aid, Moving & Handling, Food & Hygiene, Care Standards, Mental Health First Aid, Customer Care and an SQA unit in Personal Development Self And Work.


Elizabeth Harris – Employability & Learning Facilitator Kirkintilloch Campus, 50 Southbank Road, Kirkintilloch, GlasgowG66 1NHTel: 0141 777 3144Email: [email protected]

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PIPELINE STAGE 2 REFERRALS FROM Self, partner organisations

AGE GROUP Post-school 16+ CRITERIA REQURIED Living or working in East Dunbartonshire

NUMBER PLACES PER YEAR No allocation set. DURATION (START AND FINISH DATES)

Rolling programme to individual learning plan.

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION Support to improve literacy and numeracy skills is available locally. This support is available in most areas of East Dunbartonshire. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses are also available across various locations. Access to SQA Accreditation Levels are also provided within the groups. There is also the option to receive 1-1 support for those individuals not wishing to participate in groups.


Joan Cameron – Employability & Learning FacilitatorKirkintilloch Campus, 50 Southbank Road, Kirkintilloch, Glasgow G66 1NHTel: 0141 777 3144Email: [email protected]

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PROVIDER East Dunbartonshire Council – Employer Recruitment Incentive

PIPELINE STAGE 5 REFERRALS FROM JobCentre Plus Adviser, SDS, Self, Partner Agencies

AGE GROUP 16-24 CRITERIA REQURIED Job ready 16-29 year olds who are less than 6 months unwaged/unemployed (not restricted to Jobseekers claimants). Resident in East Dunbartonshire and legal right to work in UK. Eligibility must be established before the start of the employment.


Ongoing

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION YES takes the form of an employer incentive, via a wage subsidy, to encourage SME employers to create a new youth job, enabling them to employ local young people who are job ready but who may lack work experience. All of the available funding must be used on wage subsidy.

The wage subsidy is 50% of the national minimum wage for the age of the young person being employed, for up to 6 months (26 weeks), or the national minimum wage rate for apprenticeships if appropriate. The employer must meet the cost of the other 50% of the wage plus all of the employer NI contributions. If an employer wishes to pay more than the national minimum wage then they must meet the additional cost in full. Jobs must be between 25 and 40 hours per week and last a minimum of 26 weeks.

All jobs must be additional to the existing workforce and must not replace positions that would otherwise be filled.

Jobs cannot be filled prior to the formal authorisation of the YES subsidy.


Katie Graham – Employability & Learning FacilitatorEast Dunbartonshire CouncilKirkintilloch Campus, 50 Southbank Road,Kirkintilloch, Glasgow G66 1NHTel: 0141 777 3144Email: [email protected]

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PROVIDER Prince’s Trust

PIPELINE STAGE 4-5 REFERRALS FROM East DunbartonshireJCPSDSReferral AgenciesColleges

AGE GROUP 14-25 CRITERIA REQURIED By application. Asylum Seekers max grant of £150, Refugees and UK residents aged 16-25 and not in education, training or work (or working less than 16 hours a week) can apply for up to £500.

NUMBER PLACES PER YEAR 650 across Scotland DURATION (START AND FINISH DATES)

N/A

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION Development AwardsCash awards of between £50 - £500 for young people who are struggling to access education, work or training due to a lack of funds.

The Trust also prioritises support to young people with the following specific characteristics: • currentorexoffenders• thoseinorleavingcare• ethnicminoritycommunities• thosewithdisabilities• refugeesandasylumseekers• loneparents.

The following are not eligible, applications for: • expeditionsoroverseastravel• fundraisingactivitiesforcharity• livingcosts.

Young people can receive: • supportfromaPrince’sTruststaff memberorvolunteerwiththeirapplicationandplanningnextsteps• cashawardof upto£500topayfortrainingfees,equipment,toolsandotheritems

Please note that the average Award is £280 and it is not possible to support every young person with a £500 grant.


Karen MackintoshThe Prince’s Trust Scotland Awards Programme Executive,6th Floor, Portland House, 17 Renfield Street, Glasgow G2 5AH www.princes-trust.org.uk/need_help/enquiry_form.aspxTel: 0141 225 3375

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PIPELINE STAGE 4-5 REFERRALS FROM Self referrals, website, partner agencies

AGE GROUP 16-25 CRITERIA REQURIED Not in employment, education or training.

NUMBER PLACES PER YEAR Variable DURATION (START AND FINISH DATES)

Recruitment advertised on website or phone the undernoted number for dates.

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION Get into ……. aims to give young people aged 16 to 25 who are work ready, but do not have vocational skills, a mixture of practical training and experience that will enable them to get a job. It also provides them with the opportunity to meet potential employers.During the course, young people will:• learnnewskillsinaspecificareaof workandgainqualificationsappropriatetothesector• getpracticalexperienceof work• improvetheiremployabilityskills,includingcommunication,teamwork,andreliability• stageafinalpresentation,inwhichtheysaywhattheyhavelearnt• gethelpwithjobinterviewsandpreparingtheirCVs• obtainanaccreditedqualificationintherelevantsector

Courses vary in length from between two and six weeks. After the course has finished participants are given six months support to help them back into employment or further training.

This programme covers a variety of sectors such as retail, customer service, construction, logistics, hospitality and cooking. Sectors are chosen according to regional employment needs and are designed and developed with local employers.


Iona MacLeodRecruitment Executive6th Floor, Portland House,17 Renfield Street, Glasgow G2 5AHEmail: [email protected]: 0141 243 5360

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PROVIDER East Dunbartonshire Council – Employer Recruitment Incentive

PIPELINE STAGE 5 REFERRALS FROM JobCentre Plus Adviser, SDS, Self, Partner Agencies

AGE GROUP 16-25 CRITERIA REQURIED Job ready 16-29 year olds who are less than 6 months unwaged/unemployed (not restricted to Jobseekers claimants).

Resident in East Dunbartonshire and legal right to work in UK.

Eligibility must be established before the start of the employment.


Ongoing

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION YES takes the form of an employer incentive, via a wage subsidy, to encourage SME employers to create a new youth job, enabling them to employ local young people who are job ready but who may lack work experience. All of the available funding must be used on wage subsidy.

The wage subsidy is 50% of the national minimum wage for the age of the young person being employed, for up to 6 months (26 weeks), or the national minimum wage rate for apprenticeships if appropriate. The employer must meet the cost of the other 50% of the wage plus all of the employer NI contributions. If an employer wishes to pay more than the national minimum wage then they must meet the additional cost in full. Jobs must be between 25 and 40 hours per week and last a minimum of 26 weeks.

All jobs must be additional to the existing workforce and must not replace positions that would otherwise be filled.

Jobs cannot be filled prior to the formal authorisation of the YES subsidy.


Katie Graham – Employability & Learning FacilitatorEast Dunbartonshire CouncilKirkintilloch Campus,50 Southbank Road,Kirkintilloch, Glasgow G66 1NHTel: 0141 777 3144Email: [email protected]

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PIPELINE STAGE 1-2 REFERRALS FROM Self referrals, website, partner agencies

AGE GROUP 16- 25 CRITERIA REQURIED Not in employment, education or training.


Recruitment advertised on website or phone the undernoted number for dates.

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION Get Started are short, motivating programmes (generally 5 - 8 days in length), which engage young people using sport or the arts, and use these activities as a vehicle for personal development.

It uses a theme such as sport, urban spaces or media to inspire young people to take the first step to increase their confidence, skills and employability.Through working with local partners, it provides an opportunity for young people who are unable, unwilling or lack the confidence to take part in a longer personal development programme, or may be unable to access such opportunities locally

• Participantsundertakeaminimumof fivedaysgroupactivitylinkedtotheprogrammetheme,culminatinginafinalchallengeorcelebration bringing together the skills they have learnt.

• Theythenreceivethreemonthsprogressionsupporttomoveintotraining,education,furtherprogrammes,volunteeringorjobs.


Nadine KeenanRecruitment Executive6th Floor, Portland House,17 Renfield Street, Glasgow G2 5AHTel: 0141 225 3354Email: [email protected]

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PROVIDER COLLEGE

PIPELINE STAGE 3 REFERRALS FROM College Website and All Partners

AGE GROUP 16+ CRITERIA REQURIED By Interview


Variable

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION Mainstream College Programmes provide a variety of certificated courses in the undernoted disciplines:

Animal Care, Beauty Therapy, Business Management and Events, Care, Catering, Childcare, Computing, Creative Arts, Creative Industries, Engineering, Hairdressing, Motor Vehicle, Social Sciences, Sports Performance, Travel and Tourism, Highers/Combined Studies/Languages, Preparation for Uniformed Services, Supported Programmes etc.

These courses can range up to Degree level dependant on the course subject and full details are available in the College prospectus or website as listed below:

Glasgow Clyde College – www.glasgowclyde.ac.ukCity of Glasgow College – www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.ukWest College Scotland – www.westcollegescotland.ac.ukNew College Lanarkshire – www.nclanarkshire.ac.uk Glasgow Kelvin College – www.glasgowkelvin.ac.uk


Glasgow Clyde College, Anniesland Campus, 19 Hatfield Drive, Glasgow G12 0YE Tel: 0141 272 9000City of Glasgow College, 60 North Hanover Street, Glasgow G1 2BP Tel: 0141 566 6222West College Scotland, Clydebank Campus, College Square, Queens Quay, Clydebank G81 1BF Tel: 0300 600 60 60New College Lanarkshire, Cumbernauld Campus, Town Centre, Cumbernauld, Glasgow G67 1HU Tel: 0300 555 80 80Glasgow Kelvin College,123 Flemington Street, Springburn, Glasgow G21 4TD Tel: 0141 630 5000

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PROVIDER Skills Development Scotland

PIPELINE STAGE 4-5 REFERRALS FROM Self referrals.

AGE GROUP 16+ CRITERIA REQURIED Statutory school leaving age and over. (For a summer leaver someone with a 16th birthday between 1 March and 30 September and for a winter leaver with a 16th Birthday between 1 October and 28/29 February).


Variable

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION Modern Apprenticeships are open to anyone aged 16 and wishes to work towards industry recognised accreditation. There are more than 70 different Modern Apprenticeship Frameworks and they are all designed to deliver a training package around a minimum standard of competencies. They all contain the same three basic criteria:

•ArelevantS/NVQ(oralternativecompetencybasedqualifications)•CoreSkills•Industryspecifictraining

They are available in a wide range of sectors and offer individuals the opportunity to train as a craftsperson or for a technical or managerial role whilst in paid employment. Businesses with less than 150 staff can also receive up to £1,500 when they take on an apprentice aged between 16 and 19, however there is only funding available for certain Apprenticeships (see eligibility in website www.ourskillsforce.co.uk/funding-for-skills/employer-recruitment-incentive)


Skills Development Scotland AdviserKirkintilloch Campus50 Southbank Road,Kirkintilloch, Glasgow G66 1NHTel: 0141 777 5860

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PROVIDER East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action

PIPELINE STAGE 1-5 REFERRALS FROM Self, partners

AGE GROUP 16+ (dependent on opportunity) CRITERIA REQURIED No specific criteria however interview with EDVA to confirm selection.

NUMBER PLACES PER YEAR None specified. DURATION (START AND FINISH DATES)

Rolling programme

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action (EDVA) has over 300 volunteering opportunities available covering areas such as animal care, IT, conservation, retail etc. Opportunities are client centred and determined through interview with EDVA to ensure match.


East Dunbartonshire Voluntary ActionUnit 5, Townhead,Kirkintilloch, GlasgowG66 1NLTel: 0141 578 6680Email: [email protected]

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PROVIDER East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action

PIPELINE STAGE 1-5 REFERRALS FROM Self referrals.

AGE GROUP 12-19 (dependent on opportunity) CRITERIA REQURIED No specific criteria however interview with EDVA to confirm selection. No professional medical diagnosis required.


Rolling programme

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION Making a Connection is a peer mentoring project for young people who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues. Each person is allocated a peer mentor to help and support them through their volunteering to increase their confidence and aid recovery. There is no fixed length of time on project depends on progress made. Partner agencies support this project through offering placement opportunities within the community to allow individuals to learn new skills and help them move onto further education/training or employment. Travel expenses are paid.


Caroline McintoshEast Dunbartonshire Voluntary ActionUnit 5, Townhead,Kirkintilloch, GlasgowG66 1NLTel: 0141 578 6680Email: [email protected]

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PROVIDER East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action – Volunteer Champions

PIPELINE STAGE 1-5 REFERRALS FROM Self-referralSecondary SchoolYouth Group Skills Development Scotland

AGE GROUP Senior School Age: 16-19 CRITERIA REQURIED Volunteer Champions project is open to all young people but it is expected that young people who come forward for the project will take part in the induction and training and development course before taking on their role as Volunteer Champion.


Recruitment Commences: September 2013

Ongoing

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION The Volunteer Champions project works with young people from East Dunbartonshire who are of senior school age (16-19 years old) at their secondary school, youth group or alternative educational setting. As part of the project young people take part in an induction and training and development course so that they can take on the volunteer role of Volunteer Champion. The role of a Volunteer Champion is to promote volunteering to other young people and actively take part in creating a volunteer culture at their secondary school, youth group, educational establishment and in East Dunbartonshire more generally. In doing so, young people who take on the role of Volunteer Champion will have the opportunity to have fun and make friends, develop their personal, social and employability skills, increase their self-esteem, help plan and organise activities, and have the opportunity to gain a national recognised Saltire Award.


Scott Lafferty – Development OfficerEast Dunbartonshire Voluntary ActionUnit 5, 14 Townhead,Kirkintilloch, GlasgowG66 1NLTel: 0141 578 6680Email: [email protected]

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PROVIDER SCVO

PIPELINE STAGE 4 REFERRALS FROM JobCentre Plus Adviser, SDS

AGE GROUP 16-24 CRITERIA REQURIED Community Jobs Scotland jobs are available to unemployed individuals as undernoted who are not accessing alternative Government support (eg Work programme):

•16-19yearolds,•20-24yearoldswithadditionalbarrierstowork,•16-24yearoldswithdisabilitiesorhealthissues who are eligible/suitable for the Work Choice programme. Any individuals wishing to apply for a CJS opportunity must first be referred by a Jobcentre Plus or Skills Development Scotland Advisor who will determine eligibility.

NUMBER PLACES PER YEAR Variable across local authorities. DURATION (START AND FINISH DATES)

Vacancies advertised on www.scvo.org.uk

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION Community Job Scotland provides opportunities for a minimum of 25 hours of paid work each week, paid at a minimum of the National Minimum Wage, although offering more hours and/or a higher wage rate is encouraged. Opportunities must last a minimum of 26 weeks for 18-24 year olds, or 39 weeks for 16-17 year olds and 78 weeks for wage incentive participants (16-24 year olds with disabilities or health issues). Jobs will be created in all 32 Scottish Local Authority areas and each job created must be ‘additional’ and generate demonstrable community benefit.

CJS employers must commit to providing a high quality package of support to the individual. This includes provision of an induction, on-the job training, support and supervision, jobsearch support, and an ongoing focus on assisting the individual into lasting employment.


Contact your local Job Centre Adviser and Skills Development Scotland Adviser

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PROVIDER EMPLOYABILITY FUND New College Lanarkshire, Prepare Yourself for Work

PIPELINE STAGE 2 REFERRALS FROM Jobcentre Plus, Skills Development Scotland

AGE GROUP 16-17 CRITERIA REQURIED 16-17 year olds not in education, employment or training


Monday to Friday 9am – 4pmMonthly intakes

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION This programme will create a foundation upon which you can build your employability skills, personal development and core skills and will include an element of work experience. This course will run for 13 weeks full-time in college/placement. The course includes SQA Employability Award, Personal Development Practical Abilities, Personal Development Self and Work (SCQF Level 3), Vocational taster sessions and work experience.This programme is delivered at our Kirkintilloch campus.

Visit www.nclanarkshire.ac.uk and search for employability programmes for further information.


Contact your local Job Centre or Skills Development Scotland Adviser

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PROVIDER EMPLOYABILITY FUND New College Lanarkshire, Entry Into Work

PIPELINE STAGE 3 REFERRALS FROM Jobcentre Plus, SDS

AGE GROUP 16+ CRITERIA REQURIED 16-17 year olds not in education, employment or training; 18-24 year olds and unemployed for up to 9 months; 25+ and unemployed between 3-12 months.


15 weeks full-time: 6 weeks in College/9 weeks work placement.Monday to Friday 9am – 4pmVarious start dates throughout the year

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION This programme will support you in preparing for and sustaining employment. You will have the opportunity to develop vocational skills to enhance your employment opportunities through College work and work experience with a local employer. This full-time course runs for 15 weeks with 6 weeks in College and 9 weeks in placement and includes:

• Employabilityskillsincludingjobsearching,CVs,interviewtechniques• PracticalWorkplaceandCustomerCareskills• SQAcertificationincludingEmployabilityAwardandCertificateof WorkReadiness(SCQFlevel4)

This programme is delivered at the following campuses:

• Kirkintilloch• Cumbernauld• Motherwell



Contact your local Job Centre Adviser, Skills Development Scotland Adviser or New College Lanarkshire 0300 555 8080.

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PROVIDER EMPLOYABILITY FUND New College Lanarkshire, Prepare Yourself for Work


AGE GROUP 18+ CRITERIA REQURIED 18-24 year olds and unemployed for up to 9 months; 25+ and unemployed between 3-12 months


Three weeks full-time in College.Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm

Various start dates throughout the year

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION The programme is designed to get you job ready for a career within the Contact Service or Customer/Public Service industry and put you ahead of the competition.

Content:

• Teamworking/employability/communicationskills• Traininginacontactcentreenvironment• IOSHManagingSafelyqualification• Visittoemployerpremises• Guaranteedinterviewoncompletionof course

This programme is delivered at our Kirkintilloch and Cumbernauld campuses.



Contact your local Job Centre Adviser or New College Lanarkshire on 0300 555 8080.

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PROVIDER EMPLOYABILITY FUND New College Lanarkshire, Entry Into Work


AGE GROUP 18+ CRITERIA REQURIED 18-24 year olds and unemployed for up to 9 months 25+ year olds and unemployed between 3-12 months


8 weeks full time: 2 weeks in College, 2 weeks with NHS and 4 weeks placement on hospital wards in Lanarkshire area.

Various start dates throughout the year

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION This job focused training course mixes specialised training with work experience, enabling you to gain the required skills to operate competently in a Clinical Support Worker’s role.

The course includes Employability Training, Interview Skills, the opportunity to gain the IOSH Managing Safely qualification and a comprehensive range of Clinical Skills Training including, Moving and Handling, Tissue Viability, Infection Control and CPR.

This is an 8 week full-time course with 2 weeks in College, 2 weeks with NHS and 4 weeks placement on hospital wards across the Lanarkshire area.Visit www.nclanarkshire.ac.uk and search for employability programmes for further information.


Contact your local Job Centre Adviser, Skills Development Scotland Adviser or New College Lanarkshire 0300 555 8080.

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PROVIDER EMPLOYABILITY FUND New College Lanarkshire, Entry into the Private Security Industry


AGE GROUP 18+ CRITERIA REQURIED 16-17 year olds not in education, employment or training; 18-24 year olds and unemployed for up to 9 months; 25+ and unemployed between 3-12 months


Next programme planned for January 2015Duration: 7 weeks (including 2 week work placement)Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION This is a unique programme that aims to get individuals up-skilled or re-skilled to enter the security industry. The programme offers nationally recognised qualifications and the opportunity to gain the SIA Licence to work across a variety of sectors including sporting and entertainment events.

This fully funded course will be delivered over a seven week period and will include: Level 2 BIIAB Award in Door Supervision (Scotland) at SCQF Level 6, Identifying Hazards and Risks in Stewarding Unit, Roles and Responsibilities in Stewarding Unit, Building own Employability Skills, SIA Licence Application fee paid (on successful completion of Door Supervision course).

The training is delivered at our Coatbridge Campus and you will also undertake a two week work placement within an established Security company incorporating site security, sports, events, retail and personal security.

Contact the College on 0300 555 8080 for further information.


Contact your local Job Centre Adviser, Skills Development Scotland Adviser or New College Lanarkshire on 0300 555 8080.

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PROVIDER TIGERS STA (Skills Training Academy)

PIPELINE STAGE 3 REFERRALS FROM Skills Development Scotland, Local Authorities, EF Training Provider, College and DWP.

AGE GROUP 16-17 and 18-24 CRITERIA REQURIED Statutory school leaving age until age 17.

NUMBER PLACES PER YEAR 15 places 16-17

10 starts 18-24


25 August 2014 until 12 December 2014 although will depend on individual.

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION General construction training programme will last approx 13-16 weeks but time can vary dependent on individual’s needs. 6-8 weeks in training and 6-8 weeks in placement.

All participants will undertake Certificate of Work Readiness, Employability Award, Industry Specific Core Skills (depending on individual requirements). CSCS Card, National Unit in Work Safety – Fire Safety, Electrical Safety, Working at Heights, Scaffolding, Manual Handling, Emergency First Aid. COSHH Awareness, Scale Measuring and Drawing. PPE Issued, Preparation for SVQ Level 2 Modern Apprenticeship - Portfolio Building, Carillion Project (General Construction Operations). If a participant is referred to TIGERS and currently holds any above qualifications TIGERS hold accreditations for a range of qualifications relevant to industry therefore they will replace the above.

On successful completion of training and work place assessment trainees guaranteed job interview with Carillion for entry into Modern Apprenticeship in General Construction Operatives L2 for a fixed term of 18 months.

Enhancements throughout MA can include the following:Abrasive Wheels, National Water Hygiene Certificate, Personal Track Safety (PTS)


Jodie McGuinness / Julie Dey Huntershill Village Unit 27, 102 Crowhill Road,Bishopbriggs, Glasgow G64 1RP Tel: 0141 771 5200Email: [email protected]

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PROVIDER EMPLOYABILITY FUND GTG – LGV/PCV Driving Licence


AGE GROUP 25+ CRITERIA REQURIED Basic car driving skills assessment done at interview, you need to hold less than 6 penalty points on licence and have more than 12 months driving experience. If you hold DD/DR offences you are unable to participate in this project.


Ongoing monthly.

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION A 10 week programme which covers road experience and employability skills. This course will provide you with the basic skills, aptitude and put you through your driver theory exams to obtain your LGV or PCV driving licence. Training will be run from Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm at GTG premises in Glasgow. The interview process will involve you completing a basic car driving skills assessment to evaluate your road handling and driving skills. Some medical conditions are exempt from gaining an LGV or PCV licence. We cannot accept individuals who have more than 6 penalty points on their licence and have less than 12 months driving experience. Any participant who holds DD/DR offences will not be considered.


Contact your local Job Centre Adviser.

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PROVIDER EMPLOYABILITY FUND ENABLE – Personal Development for Employment


AGE GROUP 18-24 CRITERIA REQURIED 13 weeks unemployed with additional support needs.


September 2014

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION Young people will undertake the personal development course, GOALS. You will develop self-awareness and be supported to make realistic choices regarding your career path. You will be expected to take part in a mixture of workshops, work-tasters and work-placements. This will develop interpersonal, team building and communication skills as well as developing a knowledge and understanding of the world of work whilst undertaking an SQA Personal Development Award level 3, which you will be fully supported to do. Training will take place in Kirkintilloch area. Hours will be approx 16-20 per week.


Contact your local Skills Development Scotland Adviser, Job Centre Plus Adviser or Linda Barnwell, Enable on 07889 456 237.

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PROVIDER TIGERS STA (Skills Training Academy)

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION Participants receive training in relevant life/basic skills, personal development, motivation, team building, core skills and basic employability. SQA accreditation is available, please see below:

SQA Employability Award + 4 core skills.

SQA Personal Development Award.

An element of work placement is agreed and commences when the participant has received all necessary basic/life skills support. Some of the employment sectors which we regularly have access to opportunities in include:

Administration, retail, construction, hair and beauty, call centres, care industry, catering and hospitality, customer services, delivery and distribution, domestic assistants, landscaping and green keeping, manufacturing, mechanics/auto trade, production, sales, warehousing and volunteering opportunities.

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PIPELINE STAGE 2 REFERRALS FROM SDSJob Centre Plus

AGE GROUP 16-1718-24

CRITERIA REQURIED Eligibility can be established through consultation with Forward Training, SDS and/or Job Centre Plus.

NUMBER PLACES PER YEAR 16-17= 20

18-24= 15


Approximately 13 weeks but flexible depending on individual needs. Weekly start-dates available. Hours are approximately 30 hours per week over a 5 day period but flexible depending on individual needs.


Contact your local Skills Development Scotland Adviser or JobCentre Plus Adviser.

PROVIDER Forward Training Partnership Ltd – Stage 3 – Vocational Training

PIPELINE STAGE 3 REFERRALS FROM SDS Careers Scotland and DWP Job Centre Plus.

AGE GROUP 16-17

18-24

CRITERIA REQURIED Eligibility can be established though consultation with Forward Training, SDS Careers Scotland and/or DWP Job Centre Plus.

NUMBER PLACES PER YEAR 16 - 17= 10

18 - 24= 11


Duration ongoing and various start dates.

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION Participants receive training in relevant vocational and core skills, employability, personal development, motivation and team building. All provision is closely linked to local job opportunities. SQA accreditation is:

SQA Personal Development Award (GF2K44) + 4 core skills.

SQA Employability Award (G9CY44).

SQA Certificate of Work Readiness (GF0F04).

Participants spend a short period of time in-house prior to being placed through our work placement provision. This period in-house in the majority of cases is approximately 2 to 4 weeks.

Some of the employment sectors which we regularly have access to opportunities in include:

Administration, retail, construction, hair and beauty, call centres, care industry, catering and hospitality, customer services, delivery and distribution, domestic assistants, landscaping and green keeping, manufacturing, mechanics/auto trade, production, sales, warehousing and volunteering opportunities.


Contact you local Skills Development Scotland Adviser or Job Centre Plus Adviser.

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The Skills and Employability Pipeline

A pipeline approach to skills and employability support as outlined in Scotland’s Youth Employment Strategy is utilised by many support agencies and is characterised by the five stages below.

This pipeline outlines the range of support required for different groups of young people on their journey towards and into sustained employment, however it is important that each young person seeks support from the many professionals working in this sector to assist them in identifying which stage is right for them. However people progress at different rates and it is not always essential to move through each stage of the pipeline.

Stage 1 – Initial Engagement

There is a wide range of reasons why many post school young people are unable or unwilling to take up training opportunities and is often related to multiple and complex disadvantages. Re-engagement with education and training for these young people is a critical step in the route to sustained employment and as such, often requires a wide ranging package of intensive, often prolonged, support tailored to the needs of the young person. This stage is for those young people who are currently not engaged with any providers or agencies and left school.

Stage 2 – Barrier Removal/Personal Development

Young people need to be supported to make progress into more structured provision of education/training and employment. At this stage they still require a significant level of support to help them stay engaged or to overcome barriers to allow them to progress their educational, skills and

social development needs.This stage covers young people who are experiencing issues which are preventing them from accessing education or employment.

Stage 3 – Vocational Training

For the majority of young people leaving school, entry into the mainstream post-16 education and training system is straightforward with the bulk of them moving into college, university or training programmes. For those who have successfully moved through the stages outlined above this is often the next step. At this stage young people are supported to develop the skills and knowledge they will need to compete in the labour market.

Stage 4 – Employment and Job Matching

For those young people who already have many of the skills and qualifications necessary to move into work, the main barrier is often the absence of meaningful work experience or specific qualifications. This is highly valued by employers and for many is the final step on the journey into work. Young people with unclear job goals or lack of jobsearch skills can also hinder their progress and this stage is to support the young person in successfully gaining employment.

Stage 5 – In Work Support/Aftercare

Even after young people have found a job, continued support can be critical to ensure they sustain employment and progress in the workplace. At this stage of the skills and employability pipeline, support often takes the form of training directly related to the sector and occupations in which young people are employed as well as providing a mentor to coach young people through issues and problems faced whilst in employment.

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE YOUTH EMPLOYMENT MAPPING PROVISION 2014/15

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