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Exchanging strategies for cooperation at the local level in Exchanging strategies for cooperation at the local level in the fight against youth unemploymentthe fight against youth unemployment

Dordrecht (The Netherlands), 28th October 2014

Introduction by alderman Bert van Introduction by alderman Bert van de Burgtde Burgt

Member of the municipal assembly of the city of Dordrecht

Coordinating alderman for labour market policy in the Drechtsteden

Drechtsteden: 270,000 residents, 120,000 of which reside in Dordrecht

• Oldest city in Holland

• More than 1000 monuments

• Dordtse Synode: best known bible translation in the Netherlands

• First dutch guilder minted in Dordrecht in 1378

• First free Provincial Council meeting in the Hof complex in 1572

Role of the Central City in labour market policy

Liason between the ministry of Social Affairs and Employment and the Drechtsteden

Convenant partner for the region

Coordinator for policy and resources

Responsible for monitoring

Applicant for European subsidies

A policy for reducing youth A policy for reducing youth unemployment in the unemployment in the Drechtsteden regionDrechtsteden region

Stanley RamkhelawanProgramme manager regional labour

market policys.ramkhelawan@dordrecht.nl

Content

1. A regional labour market: Drechtsteden2. Outlining regional labour market policy3. Triple Helix approach4. Tackling youth unemployment:

‘Drechtsteden using its own talent’5. Implementation strategies

Labour Market Drechtsteden 1.1.2014

Bronnen: CBS, Bedrijvenregister Drechtsteden, Lisa, bewerkingen en schattingen OCDNB: alles 12 uur of meer

NWW < 27 jr naar OpleidingNWW < 27 jr naar Opleiding

* Restgroep bestaat uit: onbekende opleiding basisonderwijs, VMBO, Havo/VWO, MBO 1* Restgroep bestaat uit: onbekende opleiding basisonderwijs, VMBO, Havo/VWO, MBO 1en onbekende codering.en onbekende codering.

NWW’ers < 27 jaar zonder startkwalificatie

Strategic issues in our regional labour market policy

1. Economic growth and jobs2. Correcting the mismatch between the

education offered and the needs of the labour market.

3. Tackling youth unemployment4. Investing in marginalised groups5. Utilising all talents

Why ? Or what is the mission of a regional labour market policy?

Promoting an inclusive labour market that puts job seekers to work on the basis of their capabilities in order to supply businesses with sufficient qualified personnel, now and in the future.

How do we create an inclusive labour market? The triple helix approach.

Stanley Ramkhelawan / stanleyram@chello.nl

Entrepreneurs Education

Government

Where should our policy be focused?

The transition from school to employment.

The transition from social welfare to employment.

The transition from work to work (sustainable career).

What has been done to reduce youth unemployment since 2009?

1. 2009-2011 Action Plan ‘Give youth a chance’ resulted in success formulas such as Metalent and Behouden Vaart

2. 2012: Open call

3. 2013 – 2014 Action Plan ‘Drechtsteden utilise talent’

‘Drechtsteden utilise talent’: No resources, no action 5 sept 2013: Convenant

Min. SZW, Co-finance €271.500,-

ESF Actie J-Extra: april 2014 €500.000,-

Extra chances for youth via Sector approach Drechtsteden: Sectorplan Construction, Maritime en Healthcare industry.

The goal of the action plan: ‘Drechtsteden utilise talent’: Lead 1000 young unemployed to a job, a training or an internship

1.Focus on employers

Approach:

2.Focus on youth

Focus on Employers: instrumentation

Matching:Baanbrekend Drechtsteden, The

Employment agent and the Matchmaker for the youth.

Starterexchange

Learning and Working:MetalentThe Helping Hand

Focus on youth

PreventativeTackling dropoutsSchool-Ex

Information & AdviceLeerwerkloket (an education/employment

information counter manned by an education/employment youth advisor)

Outreach /CommunicationDreamteams Drechtsteden

Questions ?Questions ?

Thank you for your attention

Gerard van Andel, Policy advisor city of Alblasserdam

Rehablitation services for youngsters with disabilities

g.w.van.andel@alblasserdam.nl

Our vision about disabled youngsters

Integrate them in the society instead of seperation

Members of the society

To become a part of the society you have to know each other

Then there is a foundation for recognition and respect

How?

Demonstrate society what you can, instaed of asking help for what you cannot

Job-creation, training, coaching and support

‘Job-creation’ in Healthcare

In public area

In Catering branche

Use opportunities

Don’t ask what the society can do for you

but what you can do for the society.