Cornwall Works for Social Enterprise - An Introduction
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An Introduction
to
Cornwall Works
for
Social Enterprise
“An inspirational
programme for people
currently out of work”
Tom Flanagan, Cornwall Council
Tom Flanagan,Corporate DirectorEnvironment Planning and Economy
representing
Cornwall Council as the lead partner and advocate for
Cornwall Works for Social Enterprise
July 2008 – June 2011
Cornwall Works for Social Enterprise
Delivery Partners:Citizens Advice BureauDMT Business ServicesEden projectFifteen CornwallPentreath LtdReal Ideas OrganisationReZolveSchool for Social Entrepreneurs
Neil Robertson, Cornwall Development Company
Cornwall Development Companymanages the Cornwall Works for Social Enterprise DWP contract on behalf of Cornwall Council with a dedicated support team
Sarah Griffiths,Jobcentre Plus
Cornwall Works is delivering as part of
Cornwall’s Local Area Agreement and will
help more people move into work, stay in
work and progress in work. It will
focus on individuals and groups who are
most disadvantaged in the labour market
Cornwall Works for Social
Enterprise delivery providers are
recruiting at least 1500 unemployed
people onto the programme and
supporting over 550 into
employment.
Cornwall Works for Social
Enterprise engages with employers
to match the needs of programme
participants with employer’s needs.
A range of marketing materials including
banners, posters and postcards have been
designed using the Cornwall Works brand
to promote the programme to both
participants and employers
Cornwall Works for Social Enterprise
provider organisations hold a market
style event to promote the programme
to referral agencies
Cornwall School for Social
Entrepreneurs promotes new social
enterprises and supports
participants choosing a self-
employment option
Trainees at Jamie Oliver’s
Fifteen Cornwall restaurant go on to
become qualified chefs
Participants who volunteer at
Citizens Advice Bureau receive
support and training to become paid
advice workers
Volunteers at ReZolve develop their
skills and learn about the recycling
business at the Re:Source training
centre
The Eden Project has offered
employment to programme
participants
Cornwall’s mental health charity
Pentreath raises awareness with
employers
Work placements with DMT
Business Services prepare
participants for employment
Real Ideas Organisation provide
participants with training for local
job opportunities
Cornwall Council welcomes a
delegation from Germany visiting
‘best practice’ providers with ESF
Cornwall Works
“An inspirational
programme for people
currently out of work”
For more information
Contact:Bob Northey
Business Support CoordinatorEmail: [email protected]
or visit Cornwall Works for Social Enterprise website
www.cornwallworks.org.uk/se
