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Youth Employability Skills Pipeline

ANGUS

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ASET –The Supported Employment Team

4 Activity Agreement – Opportunities for All

5 Angus Carers Centre

6 Cook It Programme – YM Montrose

7 Drop-in Sessions – Opportunities for All

8 Get Ready for College – Angus College

9 Hedzup – Opportunities for All

10 Murton Employability Programme

11 040 Project – Pitstop Youth Project

12 Outdoor Learning – Opportunities for All

13 Penumbra (Angus Nova Project)

14 RUTS (Rural and Urban Training) – Opportunities for All

15 SkillZone (Full-time 1 year) – Angus College

16 Skillzone (Part-time) – Angus College

17 Soup Group – Opportunities for All

18 Step Forward Foundation or General Course – Angus College

19 Stepping Stones Programme – Opportunities for All

20 Vocational Opportunities (Part-time) – Angus College

21 Skillzone (Full-time) Year 2

22 Voluntary Action Angie - Volunteering

23 Moving On – Angus College

24 Work Experience

25 AngusWorks – Angus Employability Partnership

26 Angus Council Library Services

27 Augment (Scotland) Ltd

28 Community Based Adult Learning Opportunities

29 Community Based Youth Work Opportunities

30 English for Speakers of Other Languages (community based)

31 Outdoor Activities and National Governing Body Awards

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32 Forfar Association of Continuing Education (FACE)

33 Forfar Drugs Initiative Group (Pitstop)

34 Monifieth Further Education Association

35 The Attic (Brechin Youth 36 The Oyster Trust 37 The Salvation Army 38 Angus College 39 RAT-NAV Employability Programme –

Opportunities for All

40 Darlings Coffee Shop - ENABLE Scotland 41 Angus College

42 New Enterprise Allowance Programme – Claverhouse Group

43 Towards Employment Team (Adult)

44 Towards Employment Team (Youth)

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Skills Development Scotland

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Skills Development Scotland

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Angus Youth Employment Plan – Provider Mapping

Angus Post School Opportunities Project Name and /or Host Organisation Main Contact

ASET The Supported Employment Team

Craig Mullay, Manager, Social Work Department, Lochlands Resource Centre, 2 Cairnie Road, Arbroath, DD11 3DY. 01241 430027 [email protected]

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Target Group/s Referral Sources & Process

16+ Adults with a learning disability and/or on the Autism spectrum

ASET work in partnership with other organizations to facilitate employability courses for adults with a learning disability and or ASD. The courses are designed to build individuals confidence, activate drive and self realization. The courses focus on supporting individuals to develop interview techniques and skills in writing application forms. Work experience, training and work trials are negotiated with local employers.

Delivery Location/s Likely Progression Routes

Angus Wide

The team delivers a wide range of effective job finding and marketing techniques within the supported employment process. Job coaching is provided by the team to assist the person to learn on the job. The level of support varies in accordance with the needs of the individual and the employer. ASET have been progressing the development of the Working Interview process which removes barriers to employment for adults with a learning disability and or ASD. A Working Interview enables the individual to demonstrate their skills and abilities on the job instead of a formal interview. Individuals undertaking supported permitted work are supported to correspond with the Disability Employment Advisors and the Benefit Delivery Centre.

Programme Start/Finish Date Length of Programme

Ongoing

ongoing

Overall Beneficiaries Programme Start Dates

Programme Outline

ASET supports adults with a learning disability and or on the Autistic Spectrum (ASD) to achieve their full potential through a model of flexible support that enables people to overcome barriers to employment. The team works in partnership with individuals, employers and other organizations to create a socially inclusive and diverse workforce.

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Angus Post School Opportunities Project Name and /or Host Organisation

Main Contact

Opportunities for All – Activity Agreements

Lisa Gilfillan, EDS Angus Council Tel: 01307 476351 [email protected]


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Until End March 2014


16-19 Young People identified as ‘High Risk’ leaving school without an agreed offer of continued learning in place.

Schools / OfA Operational Group / or other agencies via Main Contacts or Self Referrals via the link below; http://www.angusahead.com/nmsruntime/saveasdialog.asp?lID=14962&sID=30080


Community based delivery

Personal Development Programmes National Training through the Employability Fund Sector Skills Academies Future Jobs Fund Posts Further Education Employment Volunteering Opportunities


On going rolling referrals

No fixed length but generally between 3-9 months (Assessed on individual need)


All young people assessed as eligible (approx 50-80 per anum)

On going rolling referrals

Programme Outline

Activity Agreements provide individualised packages of learning / personal development activity for vulnerable young people – progressing from 1-1 support from an AA Main Contact (or equivalent trusted professional), to short group work based activity and into more intensive, regular personal development and employability supports. Participants are also encouraged to develop a sense of Health & Wellbeing by accessing leisure facilities across Angus as part of their ILP.

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http://www.angusahead.com/nmsruntime/saveasdialog.asp?lID=14962&sID=30080

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Angus Carers Centre

Lynne Kelly, Carers Development Worker, (Transitions), 3 Fisheracre, Arbroath, DD11 1LE Tel: 01241 439157 [email protected] www.anguscarers.org.uk


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Adult Carers


Angus Wide

Carers are supported to enable them to combine employment and their caring role. This may include informal support to enter the employment market, preparing application forms, interview skills, training or support to sustain their present employment in light of the pressures of caring.


The service remains in contact with carers providing them with ongoing support. This includes advise in relation to money/benefit advice etc.


Ongoing

Programme Outline

Established in 1996, the Carers Services is part of the Princess Royal Trust for Carers and provided a range of information, advice and support services for adult and young carers. The Transition Programme has been developed to provide employability support services to both existing and former carers.

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http://www.anguscarers.org.uk/

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YM Montrose – Cook It Programme

Val Cooper YM Montrose Tel:01674 673966


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16-19 Young People who are unemployed and in need of further support to enable them to progress and who have an interest in Catering & Hospitality

This programme is delivered based on demand and Young people are referred by their keyworker or Main Contact through Opportunities for All.


YM Montrose

Cook It programme is generally attended as part of a young person’s Activity Agreement and progression takes place as identified within young people’s Individual Learning Plans (ILP’s).


These can be delivered 2-3 times per year.

The programme usually lasts between 8-12 weeks.


5-8 young people per programme Demand led

Programme Outline

Cook It Programmes involve young people learning basic cookery and customer care skills as well as health and safety in the workplace and basic food hygiene.

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Opportunities for All – Drop-in Sessions



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16-19 Young People who are unemployed and in need of further support to enable them to progress

This is a Drop-In Session and these are run in a number of locations across Angus. Young people can attend as and when and can be supported by their keyworker or a family member or friend.





On going drop-in sessions (see below)

No fixed length of programme but sessions usually last 2-4 hours.


Young People in Angus aged 16-19 years who are unemployed.

On going

Programme Outline

Drop-ins provide individualised support and opportunities to access support, provision and services across Angus.

Venue Days Time

Pit Stop, Forfar Wednesday/Friday 2pm-4pm &10am-12

Fairlie House, Kirriemuir Thursday 1.30–3.30pm

Catherine Street, Arbroath Wednesday 1-3pm

YMCA, Montrose Tuesday 1.30–3.30pm

Damacre Centre, Brechin Wednesday 2-4pm

Panmure Centre, Carnoustie Wednesday 2-4pm

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Get Ready for College – Angus College

Rona Macgregor, Student Support Team leader [email protected] 01241 432 751


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2013


16+ Combines 121 support and group activities

SDS College support and Academic staff TC/AC team


Angus College

FT College course


August 2013 1 week


Participants/Learners

August 2013

Programme Outline GRFC rationale Through discussion and the shared experiences of staff from Skills Development Scotland and Angus College Student Services it was identified that there was a need to offer some additional support to those most vulnerable students in order to support their successful transition to college. This is the 5th year that we have run a programme of activities in August as a partnership between Skills Development Scotland and Angus College. SDS and Student Services staff identified 30 students (of which hopefully half will attend) who may benefit from this additional support between May and August 2013. It is likely these students may come from the following key target groups of young people–

Care Leavers or Looked After young people

Young people who have been attending Off Site School Provision

Young people living independently or at risk of homelessness

Young people with Mental Health issues

Young people with Drug/Alcohol issues

Young Offenders

Young people with Learning Difficulties

Young people with Physical Disabilities

Young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Student Support Staff and SDS Key Workers will have individual meetings with identified students during June/July and maintain contact and offer support prior to commencement of the Get Ready For College Programme to aid the transition process.

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Main Contact

Opportunities for All – HedzUp



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Community based learning; Currently in Kirriemuir and Arbroath



Rolling programme 1 session per week


8-10 Per programme; Rolling Programme

Programme Outline This programme supports young people to develop skills using motorbike maintenance as the focus. It develops team work and interpersonal skills and enables participants to undertake basic maintenance. Participants are also encouraged to make contact with employers and try to raise sponsorship to enable the bikes to be used in real motorbike events. Participants can also apply to join the staff at these events and put their mechanical skills into practice. Participants develop new skills and explore there own personal capabilities through participation within the group and explore progression routes.

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Main Contact

Opportunities for All – Murton Employability Programme (Small Animal Care, Hospitality & IT)



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Murton Estate, by Forfar



Demand led

10 weeks (1 day a week)


Per programme; 6 Small Animal Care 4 Hospitality 2 IT

Planned around March, August & November

Programme Outline These three programmes run concurrently over a 10 week period with students completing SQA Module in Employability Skills (Int. 1) and a Murton Certificate of competence in the sector they choose. Students following Small Animal Care programme will also undertake an Introduction to Animal Handling and Introduction to Animal Husbandry. Those following Hospitality will have an opportunity to undertake the REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate at the end of the programme and Students following the IT programme will be offered further opportunities to enhance their skills through IT courses at Angus College.

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Opportunities for All – Outdoor Learning



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Young people are referred by their keyworker or Main Contact through Opportunities for All.





These can be delivered several times per year.

The programme usually lasts between 4-6 weeks based on the needs of the young people. But can also be delivered as one of sessions or short courses for Coaching Certificates.



Programme Outline

The programme is designed to enable young people to think about the space in which they live and how to make the most of it. Over the course of the programme they will think about what inspires them, take part in outdoor activities such as canoeing, gorge walking, sailing, hill walking, climbing etc. and undertake Youth Achievement Awards and or Coaching qualifications depending on aspirations and capacities.

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PENUMBRA (Angus Nova Project)

Jamie Taylor, Employment Worker, 62 High Street, Arbroath, DD11 1AW. 01241 437412 [email protected] www.penumbra.org.uk


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The project is a free service.


The Project works with people with mental health issues aged 16+.

Working with a number of agencies receiving referrals from the public, private and voluntary sector. Service users can self refer, if appropriate.


Angus Wide

Support is undertaken with a person centered approach various toolkits are used including: I-ROC, Wrap and Path. Areas covered include:

CV writing, interview skills, body language, IT Skills.

Recognising your resources and potential

Building your confidence and being more assertive.

Holistic approach – Helping to unlock hidden skills – focusing on your wellbeing.

Overcoming barriers and facing fears


Ongoing


Ongoing

Programme Outline

Penumbra is a leading Scottish Voluntary Organisation working in the field of mental health. We provide an extensive range of person centered recovery based support across Scotland. The focus of the project is to help you recover from a mental health problem and to learn ways of helping you to stay well. People who use the project can be experiencing mild, medium or severe mental health problems and require support for a period of time to help rebuild

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http://www.penumbra.org.uk/

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040 Project, Pitstop Youth Project

Sylvia Breen, Development worker [email protected]


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6- 21 years Group work activities 1:1 support

Pitstop, 16+, SDS, JCP, Social work, Self refer


The Pitstop Youth Project 1A Academy Street Forfar

Additional personal development programmes GRFW Lifeskills GRFW Work Experience Volunteering Further Education


Varies

Normally 10 week Programme Weekly Job Search Drop in, Friday 10.00 – 12.00pm


Young people, training providers and employers

Contact Sylvia Breen

Programme Outline

The 040 programme is a 10 week personal development and employability programme, offering young people the opportunity to get involved in a range of workshops, outdoor challenges, work experience and certificated training such as First Aid for Work and Elementary Food Hygiene. In conjunction with this young people can achieve their Youth Achievement Award. We also offer weekly job search drop ins and 1:1 support when required.

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Main Contact

Opportunities for All – RUT’s (Rural & Urban Training)



1-2 Until End March 2014





Community based learning



Demand led 2 weeks (2 days a week)


8 Per programme; Demand led

Programme Outline Fully equipped mobile workshop which delivering the exciting new RUTS MotoLearn programme. Motorcycles and motorcycle related skills and issues are used to act as a focus in providing support and direction to young people at risk, promoting the building of pathways to social inclusion. 3 Key elements include; THINK BIKE - Explore the personal, social and environmental impact of vehicle use and the responsibilities this implies. • Develop positive attitudes towards safe and considerate riding practices. • Understand the requirements of the law for road users, including the credentials required. • Discuss the immediate and long term effects of vehicle related crime. FIX BIKE - Learn all about tools and their use. • Carry out basic motorcycle care and maintenance. • Explore the costs involved when becoming a motorcycle owner and understand the relationship between this and the choice of motorcycle. • Undertake SQA National Unit – Use and Care of Hand Tools in Motor Vehicle Engineering. • Identify relevant employment, and training opportunities RIDE BIKE - Learn about motorcycle safety equipment. • Start and stop the motorcycle safely and become familiar with basic riding procedures. • Understand the fundamental principles of road safety and personal responsibility. • Explore different motorcycle sports. • Develop new skills and explore personal capabilities. • Design a motorcycle trials track. • Explore progression routes for improving riding skills.

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Angus College SkillZone Full Time YEAR 1 (15 hours per week)

Marie Stewart, Course Leader Email: [email protected] Tel: 01241 43266 (direct line) or 01241 432600 (switchboard)


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September – June each year (academic session)


15-24 Combines Social, Emotional, and Behavioural Support with academic and personal development activities delivered by specialist team of professionals in Arbroath campus.

School staff School and Family Support (Social Work) Self-referral Mental health specialists Community Learning & Development (with/without activity agreements) GRfW/SDS Further Education courses (where candidate facing difficulties)


Main campus - Arbroath

YEAR 2 SkillZone Further education courses in chosen vocational area GRfW Employment (rare)

Programme Start/Finish Date Length of Programme September – June each year (academic session)

36 weeks

Overall Beneficiaries Programme Start Dates Young people (students) Community at large

September each year

Programme Outline Focusing on individual needs, the programme aims to develop confidence, remove barriers and inspire vocational aspirations whilst developing the necessary soft skills to promote success in future. This programme works very well with school refusers, bully victims, those with high anxiety levels, depression or other mental health issues. Social and behavioural issues are addressed through one to one support sessions from specialist college staff and developing coping strategies for future independent decision making. Group work increases social interaction, team working, negotiation and compromise skills, problem solving and innovation/creativity. Confidence is built by achievement of academic course content – core skills of working with others, numeracy, communication, problem solving and IT are embedded. Concentration on Curriculum for Excellence National Award – Personal Development Award - up to Higher level based on individual ability. Some vocational content incorporated to develop awareness of co-worker dependence on each person doing their tasks (teamwork, accountability, reliability, commitment etc) through level 1 SVQ Business & Administration units and PC Passport to develop IT skills which are fully transferable into any vocational career choice. MASS – Measuring and Assessing Soft Skills – also used to focus on awareness of importance of soft skills. We work closely with mental health, social work, schools, parents, SFSW, and other agencies involved in the support of the young people.

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Angus College SkillZone Part Time (3-9 hours per week depending on individual need)



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Target Group/s Referral Sources & Process 14+ Combines Social, Emotional, and Behavioural Support with academic and personal development activities delivered by specialist team of professionals in Arbroath campus.

School staff School and Family Support (Social Work) Self-referral Mental health specialists Community Learning & Development (with/without activity agreements) Further Education courses (where candidate facing difficulties)

Delivery Location/s Likely Progression Routes Main campus - Arbroath

SkillZone full time year 1 Further education courses in chosen vocational area GRfW Employment (rare)

Programme Start/Finish Date Length of Programme September – June each year (academic session) with flexible start dates (rolling programme) to provide immediate intervention for young people

36 weeks


September each year – rolling programme

Programme Outline Focusing on individual needs, the programme aims to develop confidence, remove barriers and re-engage young people in education with identification of vocational aspirations whilst developing the necessary soft skills to promote success in future. This programme works very well with school refusers, bully victims, those with high anxiety levels, depression or other mental health issues. Social and behavioural issues are addressed through one to one support sessions from specialist college staff and developing coping strategies for future independent decision making. Group work increases social interaction, team working, negotiation and compromise skills, problem solving and innovation/creativity. Confidence is built by achievement of academic course content – core skills of working with others, numeracy, communication, problem solving and IT are embedded. Concentration on barrier removal through appropriate support in 1-1 situations where necessary and group work. Heavy input from student support services. We work closely with schools, mental health agencies, social work, parents, SFSW, and other agencies involved in the support of the young people.

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Opportunities for All – Soup Group



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16-19 Young People identified as ‘High Risk’ leaving school without an agreed offer of continued learning in place. Young People undertaking an AA.

Young people are referred by their keyworker or Main Contact through Opportunities for All and this programme would usually form part of a young person’s AA.


Panmure Centre, Carnoustie

The Soup Group is generally attended as part of a young person’s Activity Agreement and progression takes place as identified within young people’s Individual Learning Plans (ILP’s).


These can be delivered several times per year.

The programme usually lasts between 8-12 weeks based on the needs of the young people.



Programme Outline

The Soup group involves young people learning basic cookery and customer care skills as well as health and safety in the workplace and basic food hygiene. Young people are supported in a very small group setting in a supported environment and have plenty of opportunity to discuss their aspirations and next steps.

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Angus College Step Forward Foundation Course Step Forward General Course

Shona Pickering – Course Leader, Supported Education [email protected]


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16-18

Schools Other external agencies such as Social Work and Health Voluntary Organisations


Angus College, Arbroath

Further Study in FE Volunteer Opportunities Supported Employment Opportunities


August - June

36 weeks ( up to 3 years full time study)


College start date August 2013

Programme Outline

These courses are designed for young people who have required support for learning at school and who wish to continue their studies in a supportive environment Step Forward Foundation – students on this course will study a variety of subjects with levels designed around their specific learning needs Step Forward General – this is similar to the foundation course but students are expected to work at a higher academic level with the further expectation of progressing onto study a mainstream vocational course Both of these courses have infill and taster opportunities to vocational areas within Angus College

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Opportunities for All – Stepping Stones Programme



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16-19 Recent school leavers who require significant personal development support before they are able to progress and sustain a longer term mainstream post school destination

This is a first steps programme and these are run in a number of locations across Angus. Young people are referred by their keyworker or Main Contact through Opportunities for All.


Community based delivery based on level of need in area

Stepping Stones programme is generally attended as part of a young person’s Activity Agreement and progression takes place as identified within young people’s Individual Learning Plans (ILP’s).


These are generally delivered 2-3 times per year.

The programme usually lasts between 8-12 weeks.


8-10 young people per programme Usually around January/February and September/October time

Programme Outline

Stepping Stones Programmes provide first step, group based activity for young people who have recently left school and who require additional support before making a successful transition into a mainstream learning or employment opportunity. Tailored learning and access to opportunities and services across Angus which best compliment their aspirations and capacities. They are personal development programmes introducing young people to the world of work in a group setting and enabling barriers to progression to be addressed. A range of partners can contribute to the delivery of these programmes based on the needs of the group.


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Angus College Part time Vocational Opportunities



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16 plus

Self referral External Support agencies such as Social Work and Health Voluntary Organisations Community Resource Centers


Angus College main campus Arbroath, and outreach Centers in Montrose, Brechin and Kirriemuir

Further Study in FE Volunteer Opportunities


August - June

36 weeks



Programme Outline

These opportunity classes allow adults of all ages to engage in Further Education. Our courses and resources are adapted to meet individual needs. Some adults will need individual support to engage in educational activities within college, this must be in place prior to starting. We also offer opportunity classes for adults with profound and complex needs; this can be discussed on application.

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Angus College SkillZone Full Time YEAR 2 (15 hours per week)



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15-24 Combines Social, Emotional, and Behavioural Support with academic and personal development activities delivered by specialist team of professionals in Arbroath campus.

School staff School and Family Support (Social Work) Self-referral Mental health specialists Community Learning & Development (with/without activity agreements) GRfW/SDS Further Education courses (where candidate facing difficulties) SkillZone year 1 course


Main campus - Arbroath

Further education courses in chosen vocational area GRfW Employment (rare)

Programme Start/Finish Date Length of Programme September – June each year (academic session)

36 weeks


September each year

Programme Outline Focusing on individual needs, the programme aims to develop confidence, remove barriers and inspire vocational aspirations whilst developing the necessary soft skills to promote success in future. This programme works very well with school refusers, bully victims, those with high anxiety levels, depression or other mental health issues. Social and behavioural issues are addressed through one to one support sessions from specialist college staff and developing coping strategies for future independent decision making. Group work increases social interaction, team working, negotiation and compromise skills, problem solving and innovation/creativity. Confidence is built by achievement of academic course content – core skills of working with others, numeracy, communication, problem solving and IT are included. Concentration on employability through vocational qualification at level 2 in Business & Administration by doing real tasks for staff/students so further developing skills, awareness of co-worker dependence on each person doing their tasks (teamwork, accountability, reliability, commitment etc) and need of client/customer. Additional locally devised unit on Employability also delivered. We work closely with mental health, social work, schools, parents, SFSW, and other agencies involved in the support of the young people.

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Volunteering - Voluntary Action Angus

Gary Malone, Manage, 32-34 Guthrie Port, Arbroath. Tel: 01241 875525 [email protected]


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Newly Employed (JSA)

Unemployed & Receiving other DWP benefits e.g. ESA.

People with addictions/substance misuse

People with Mental Health Issues

People with Physical Disability

People with Learning Disability

Women Returners

Ex-Offenders

Other (People suffering from loss or bereavement)

The Centre works in partnership with other agencies, targeting areas of high deprivation to provide support to individuals who are furthest from the labour marker. The programme provides volunteering opportunities that help to develop individual skills.


Angus Wide

The Volunteer Centre offers job brokerage into volunteering as a means to provide ongoing learning activity that can lead to employment.


Staff follow ups are undertaken at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, and 12 week intervals. Volunteers who have progressed into positive destinations are encouraged to become peer volunteers and mentors for new participants.


Ongoing

Programme Outline

Offering a range of volunteering opportunities for individuals to develop their skills and confidence.

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Angus College Moving on



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16 plus

Self referral External Support agencies such as Social Work and Health Voluntary Organisations


Angus College, Arbroath

Further Study in FE Volunteer Opportunities Supported Employment Opportunities


August - June

36 weeks ( up to 1 years full time or part time study)



Programme Outline

This course is aimed at young adults who wish to take the time to explore their personal targets in relation to independence and employment in their local community. Students will study and explore citizenship and employability skills. Work experience is part of this course and students will be expected to keep a personal log of this to add to their achievements.

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Work Experience

Catrina Whittaker, Skills for Work Co-Ordinator, Angus Council, Education Department, Ravenswood, New Road, Forfar, DD8 2AF. Tel: 01307 473697 [email protected]


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Young people up to the age of 19

Via schools and 16+ Activity Agreements


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ongoing

Varies – depending on the requirements of the individual young person


Ongoing

Programme Outline

Work Experience allows young people the opportunity to experience the work of work. Work Experience can be delivered in a variety of ways, from the traditional taster period of a one week work experience placement to a more tailored extended work experience placement (e.g. half a day over a period of time) specific to the young person needs and requirements.

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AngusWorks: Angus Employability Partnership

Shelley Hague Strategy Officer Telephone: 01241 473198


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Ad Hoc Funding i.e. DWP flexible Support fund, Scottish Gov BASES Funding


16+ with no upper limit. For specific youth work projects our target group is 16 – 24 years.

Main referrer agencies are JobCentre Plus, SDS, other council services, self and friend referral.


Hosted at 61 Marketgate, Arbroath, DD11 1AT.

Employment, Training, Education or Volunteering


AngusWorks identifies gaps in support, sources the funding and works with partners to deliver programmes, for example the Angus Employability Academy.

Generally up to 6 weeks with aftercare support


Residents and Employers in Angus

Programme Outline

Core Fund Provision AngusWorks is chaired by FSB chairman Charles Goodall with support from Angus Council. The main provision is staff time from partnership representatives. This group organizes events, training and programmes to support both employers and local people. If you have an idea which would support local people into employment or engage local employers then contact S. Hague on the details above.

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Angus Youth Employment Plan – Provider Mapping - Angus Council Libraries


Angus Council Library Service


Stage 2 - Barrier Removal

Ongoing


Adults of all ages who wish to improve their ICT skills

The provision is open and participants are recruited through enrolment


Kirriemuir Library, Forfar Library, Brechin Library, Montrose Library, Arbroath Library, Carnoustie Library, Monifieth Library


Programmes are run according to need and demand

Variable


Programme Outline

Angus Council Library Services offers a range of ICT learning programmes, from tasters through to accredited programmes including the ECDL. In addition, there is an ICT learning centre in each of the Libraries which can be accessed on an individual basis for research or online study.

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Augment (Scotland) Ltd

Donna Banks/Richard Barclay/Chief Executive/Project Worker/Dee McMillan (Project Worker) Kimberley Bank (Young Persons Involvement Office) 24a Strathairlie Avenue, Arbroath, DD11 1LN Tel: 01241 434405 [email protected] www.augment.org.uk


Stage 2


Anyone with experience of mental health challenges, dual diagnosis, homelessness and/or long term unemployment. Any member of the community (over 16) can become involved.

The Service is available to all individuals across Angus who is in need of support and advice. An open door policy is in operation. Good partnership arrangements are in place with organizations across Tayside. Self referrals welcome as well as from services/partners. Aims to promote social inclusion and recovery and assist members to move on to employment, education, training and volunteering.


Angus Wide

The service provides the opportunity to undertake a range of training opportunities to develop new skills and abilities that can be used within the labour market. In-house training in employability skills and recover awareness assist with the practical and mental wellbeing aspects of moving on.


Within in Augment it is the members that run the service. Everyone has a say in decision making processes. Members are provided with work experience including Reception and Admin duties, housekeeping, running the kitchen, community café, front of house, reception, gardening, Information Project, finance and fundraising, organizing and running business and social activities and supporting social enterprises. In addition members are supported with job search activity and job brokerage.


Programme Outline Augment (Scotland) Ltd has been in existence for over 10 years and is a user-led voluntary organization that assists people with mental health challenges. Angus Community Enterprise (A.C.E.) is funded through the Big Lottery Fund to provide a range of services for people with mental health challenges. This includes employment and educational and social opportunities.

Referred/ Engaged

Barrier

Removal

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Job Placement



http://www.augment.org.uk/

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Community based adult learning opportunities Angus Council Community Learning and Development Service

Pam Mackie (Forfar, Kirriemuir, Brechin and Montrose) [email protected]) Maggie Sherrit (Arbroath, Carnoustie, Monifieth and Sidlaw) [email protected])


Stage 2 - Barrier removal Ongoing


Open to all adults looking to become involved in learning to support their personal, social and educational development

There are no formal referral processes. Programmes are open to all members of the community subject to availability


Various including Kirriemuir, Forfar, Brechin, Montrose, Arbroath and Carnoustie

Varies according to content and participant motivation.


Programmes run according to demand Variable according to content


Programme Outline

There are a range of community based learning opportunities available to adults who are developed according to their needs and interests. This is not a fixed programme. Opportunities are available and provision shifts according to need and demand. The overall approach taken to the development of community based adult learning is to try and create opportunities as and when required to match the specific needs of those who will be involved. Programmes can work with relatively small numbers.

Referred/ Engaged

Barrier

Removal

Employability Focus

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Angus Youth Employment Plan – Provider Mapping -


Community Based Youth Work Opportunities YM Montrose 98 Murray Street Montrose

Val Cooper 01674 673966 [email protected]



Ongoing


Young people up to the age of 25 YM Montrose is involved in a number of programmes, some of which have specific target audiences and related referral processes. Other programmes are open programmes that young people can access on a voluntary basis.


YM Montrose Variable according to the needs and interests of the participants. Primarily community based youth work activities would prepare young people to progress into more directly with vocational provision. Volunteering opportunities could provide a direct route into employment.


YM Montrose operates an ongoing provision. Starts/finish dates for programmes vary

Variable


Programme Outline

Montrose YM is a community based youth work organisation that seeks to respond to the needs and interests of young people in Montrose and surrounding area. The specific details of the programme offered at any given time will vary according to available resources and the interests of young people. Opportunities offered include:

Music

Open youth work provision

Volunteering

Targeted group work programmes are delivered in partnership with a range of agencies to cater for young people at school and post school.

Referred/ Engaged

Barrier

Removal

Employability Focus

Job Placement



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English for Speakers of Other Languages (community based) Angus Council Community Learning and Development Service

Maggie Sherrit and Neil Paterson [email protected]; [email protected]



Ongoing


New residents in Angus who need to learn or develop their spoken and written English

The provision is open to members of the public who can access programmes according to availability


Arbroath, Forfar, Brechin and Montrose Variable – according to motivation


Programmes run from September to June, with opportunities for people to join at any point.

Participants engage with the programme for as long as is necessary to help them achieve their particular learning goals.


Programme Outline

Community based ESOL programmes generally operate with taught provision one evening per week and students undertaking further work between classes. The provision offers opportunities for leaning and accreditation at three levels. Accreditation is available at Access 2, Access 3 and Intermediate 1 with a particular focus on using ESOL in transitional context. The programmes take a broad social practices approach, and seeks to help participants develop the English language skills they need to meet the needs of their personal, family, learning community and working lives. Consequently, the balance of content varies according to the make up of the group and their level of English language skill. This provision is available free of charge. There is potential to develop specific tailored provision for groups on a contractual basis.

Referred/ Engaged

Barrier

Removal

Employability Focus

Job Placement




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Outdoor Activities and National Governing Body Awards Angus Council Community Learning and Development Service, Outdoor Education Team

Gavin Brebner Senior Community Learning and Development Worker [email protected]


Barrier removal and vocational training Stage 2

The team is permanently funded, but programmes vary according to availability of specific funding streams

Target Group/s Referral Sources & Process Participants who would benefit from involvement in adventurous activities that support personal development and core skills. Participants with an active interest in seeking employment within the outdoor activities and tourism field.

There are no formal referral processes. Provision is generally advertised publicly inviting applications to participate. In addition, the team can create tailored opportunities for groups of adults, working in partnership with other agencies.

Delivery Location/s Likely Progression Routes Activities are delivered in a range of appropriate outdoor locations. Transport to and from locations is generally provided from agreed pick up points

Participants engaging in outdoor activities for personal or social development reasons could progress in a number of directions. Their involvement in outdoor education helps them to develop the core skills that enable that progression. Participants accessing National Governing Body Awards could progress into relevant further education provision


There is no fixed start and finish date. An annual calendar of NGB Award programmes is produced. Other activities can be provided in response to need and demand.

The length of programmes varies according to the nature of the activity or the award on offer.


Numbers participating in individual programmes are generally small to allow for health and safety ratios.

Variable according to need and demand

Programme Outline The Outdoor Education Team can offer a range of outdoor adventurous activities which support personal and skills development. These can incorporate a range of taster sessions to provide opportunities to participate in a variety of activities. They can also incorporate team building and skills development in individual activities, leading to nationally recognised skills awards. National Governing Body qualifications are offered in walking and cycling. It is also possible to offer awards in other areas according to demand. The syllabus for these awards is defined by the National Governing Body and time commitment varies significantly according to the nature and level of the Award.

Referred/ Engaged

Barrier

Removal

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Forfar Association of Continuing Education (FACE)



The project operates on an ongoing basis


The project’s programmes and activities are open to adults in the community through direct enrolment

FACE is not a referral organisation; participants access provision through enrolment


Forfar Academy Taylor Street Forfar

Variable according to course followed.


Forfar Association of Continuing Education offers a range of short courses which run across the academic year.

Variable – generally one academic term or a full academic year.


August, January and April

Programme Outline

Forfar Association of Continuing Education is a community led group which offers a range of evening class provision, primarily targeted on residents of the Forfar area. The range of provision varies from year to year according to needs, interests and demand. Programmes generally include: PLEASE ADD

Referred/ Engaged

Barrier

Removal

Employability Focus

Job Placement


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Forfar Drugs Initiative Group (Pitstop) 1A Academy Street Forfar

Sylvia Breen [email protected]



Ongoing


Young people up to the age of 25 The Pitstop is involved in a number of programmes, some of which have specific target audiences and related referral processes. Other programmes are open programmes that young people can access on a voluntary basis.


Pitstop – Academy Lane, Forfar Variable according to the needs and interests of the participants. Primarily community based youth work activities would prepare young people to progress into more vocational provision. Volunteering opportunities could provide a direct route into employment.


The Pitstop operates an ongoing provision. Starts/finish dates for programmes vary

Variable


Programme Outline

The Pitstop is a community based youth work organisation that seeks to respond to the needs and interests of young people in Forfar and surrounding area. The specific details of the programme offered at any given time will vary according to available resources and the interests of young people. Opportunities offered include:

Music

Open youth work provision

Volunteering

Drop-in Targeted group work programmes delivered in partnership with a range of agencies to cater for young people at school and post-school.

Referred/ Engaged

Barrier

Removal

Employability Focus

Job Placement



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Monifieth Further Education Association


Stage 2 - Barrier Removal The project operates on an ongoing basis


The project’s programmes and activities are open to adults in the community through direct enrolment

Monifieth FEA is not a referral organisation; participants access provision through enrolment


Monifieth High School Panmurefield Road Monifieth DD5 4QT

Variable according to course followed.


Monifieth FEA offers a range of short courses which run across the academic year.

Variable – generally one academic term or a full academic year.


August, January and April

Programme Outline

Monifieth Further Education Association is a community led group which offers a range of evening class provision, primarily targeted on residents of the Monifieth area. The range of provision varies from year to year according to needs, interests and demand. Programmes generally include:

Referred/ Engaged

Barrier

Removal

Employability Focus

Job Placement


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The Attic (Brechin Youth Project) Clerk Street Brechin

Jim Milne [email protected]


Barrier removal and vocational training Ongoing


Young people 12 to 25 The Attic is an open youth work project which young people can access on a voluntary basis and by choice. The project has good working relationships with agencies in the Brechin area that support and encourage young people to attend and participate.


The Attic Youth Centre, Brechin Variable according to the needs and interests of young people. The most likely progression routes are into more formal learning activities with another provider. For some volunteers, progression may be directly into work.


The Attic is an open youth work project which runs on an ongoing basis

N/A


Programme Outline

The Attic offers a range of social and recreational opportunities for young people, through which they are able to develop as people and receive formal support from adults in their own community. The Project provides opportunities for participants and members to participate and to take increasing responsibility and progress into volunteering roles. The Project works with partner agencies to make appropriate youth work vocational qualifications available to a limited number of volunteers. The Project is actively engaged with the Saltire Awards which enable young people to have their volunteering contributions properly recognised.

Referred/ Engaged

Barrier

Removal

Employability Focus

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The Oyster Trust 4 Princess Street Arbroath

Sheila Dumphy [email protected]


Stage 2 - Barrier Removal Ongoing


Young people up to the age of 25 The Oyster Trust is involved in a number of programmes, some of which have specific target audiences and related referral processes. Other programmes are open programmes that young people can access on a voluntary basis.


Variable according to the needs and interests of the participants. Primarily community based youth work activities prepare young people to progress into more formal provision. Volunteering opportunities could provide a direct route into employment.


The Oyster Trust operates an ongoing provision. Starts/finish dates for programmes vary

Variable


Programme Outline

The Oyster Trust is a community based youth work organisation that seeks to respond to the needs and interest of young people in Montrose and surrounding area. The specific details of the programme offered at any given time will vary according to available resources and the interests of young people at that time. .


Referred/ Engaged

Barrier

Removal

Employability Focus

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The Salvation Army

Elizabeth Coats, Support Worker, 45 Marketgate, Arbroath, DD11 5DP Tel: 01241 827525 [email protected]


Stage 2


Adults Women

The service provides a range of training opportunities focusing on ongoing personal development in areas such as literacy/numeracy. In addition a number of specific training courses are available including Food Hygiene courses. The support worker provides assistance with CV writing, interview techniques, and job search activity.


Arbroath

Participants have the opportunity to volunteer within the facilities kitchen area and through the services parents and toddler group. Providing them with the opportunity to develop their skills


Ongoing

The service offers ongoing aftercare support to women once they have moved into employment.


Ongoing

Programme Outline

The Salvation Army is a nation charity and church that provides resources and support in relation to a number of social and ethical issues. The Support Service is open to women over the age of 18 and provides a range of training opportunities that seeks to assist women back into the labour market.

Referred/ Engaged

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Angus Post School Opportunities Project Name and /or Host Organisation Main Contact Angus College

Sonja Cargill Telephone 01241 432622

Pipeline Stages Funded Operating Period 2 and 3


16-24

School

Self Referred etc


Main College Campus – Arbroath

Programme Start/Finish Date Length of Programme Sept - June

36 Weeks


Learners

Local Employers

Community

September 2013

Programme Outline

Offers a wide range of vocational education and training in College and in the workplace.

As detailed in College prospectus

Additional transition support is available from Student Services Team

Ongoing Course Support in Core Skills either in class or individually is offered as appropriate.

Referred/ Engaged

Barrier

Removal

Employability

Focus Job Placement


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Opportunities for All – RAT-NAV Employability Programme

Cynthia Holden Business Director Developing Nation Ltd 42 Alloa Business Centre Alloa, FK10 3SA Tel: 0845 DEVELOP (3383567) Mob: 07592 570 428 http://www.developingnation.co.uk mailto:[email protected]


2-3



16-19 Young People who are unemployed but almost job ready or nearing the end of their AA and in need of further support to enable them to progress

Young people are referred by their keyworker or Main Contact through Opportunities for All.





These can be delivered 2-3 times per year.

The programme usually lasts between 4-6 weeks


6-8 young people per programme Demand led (but often around April and November)

Programme Outline

This employability focused programme is designed to enable young people to explore how they think of themselves, their situation and future prospects, breaking down barriers to progression and equipping participants with the tools and techniques to ensure effective change and long term sustainability, while moving participants from inactivity to positive destinations.


Referred/ Engaged

Barrier

Removal

Employabilit

y Focus Job Placement


http://www.developingnation.co.uk/


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Darling’s Coffee Shop (ENABLE Scotland)

Lianne Williams 07889456303 [email protected]


Stage 2, 3 and 4

Big Lottery Funded – 3 years funding remaining

Target Group/s Referral Sources & Process Young people aged 16 to 30 with an ASN or learning disability that are interested in finding work.

Referral via application form. School Social Work SDS JCP Self Any source considered

Delivery Location/s Likely Progression Routes 134 High Street Arbroath Angus DD11 1HN

Employment Work Placement College


2013 Intake start dates - 25th March and 2nd September

16 weeks


Programme Outline ENABLE offers employability training through Darling’s Coffee Shop this is a newly established social enterprise. Through this programme participants gain valuable employability skills and an experience of the world of work within the hospitality and catering industry as well as other vocational areas too including, but not limited to care, cleaning and retail. Through a 16 week training programme which is delivered over 3 days each week, participants gain valuable and transferable skills which will hopefully lead to them gaining paid employment, further work experience with another employer, or a move on to college. Transitions co-ordinators aim to move young people with learning disabilities into employment, and help support them and the employers to sustain their position in the workplace. For more information contact: Joanne McFadden T: 07889 456068 E: [email protected] OR Glynis Jenkins T: 07889 456661 E: [email protected]

Referred/ Engaged

Barrier

Removal

Employabilit

y Focus Job



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Angus Post School Opportunities Project Name and /or Host Organisation Main Contact Angus College

Sonja Cargill Telephone 01241 432622

Pipeline Stages Funded Operating Period 3 and 4


16+

Self school referral

Job Centre

SDS

Other providers


Main College Campus – Arbroath

May also be delivered Montrose and Forfar Outreach Centre

Higher Level of Courses

Employment


Sept - June

36 Weeks


Learners

Local Employers

Community

September 2013

Programme Outline Offers a wide range of vocational education and training in College and in the workplace.

As detailed in College prospectus

www.angus.ac.uk

Additional transition support is available from Student Services Team

Ongoing Course Support in Core Skills either in class or individually is offered as appropriate


Referred/ Engaged

Barrier Removal

Employabilit

y Focus Job


http://www.angus.ac.uk/

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New Enterprise Allowance Programme

Help for unemployed people who want to start their own businesses Claverhouse Group

John Main. Business Advice Team Manager 01382 828828 [email protected]


3 to 5

Currently until the end of September 2013 Participants can receive a grant of £1274.00 paid over 26 weeks and have access to a loan of up to £1000.00 (Interest rate 9%. 10% APR)


18+ Job Seeker’s Allowance Claimants, ESA (Employment Support Allowance) Claimants in the Work Related Activity Group and Lone Parents on Income Support

All referrals must be made by Jobcentre Plus Advisers. Referral form. NEA1


Throughout the North of Scotland including the whole of Angus

No entry qualifications are required but occupational competency qualifications / licenses may be necessary depending on the type of self employment being considered


N/A

11 weeks maximum. A 2 week extension to this period can be arranged if absolutely necessary at the discretion of Jobcentre Plus


See Target Groups

Ongoing

Programme Outline

Prospective participants will have their business ideas evaluated by a member of the Business Advice Team and if considered suitable they’ll be signed onto the NEA programme. They’re then given an introductory guidance pack and information specific to their proposed business ventures prior to being linked up with local volunteer business mentors. Thereafter participants are expected to produce a “viable” business plan and if acceptable they’ll then go on to receive the New Enterprise Allowance which is paid at a rate of £65.00 per week for 13 weeks and £33.00 a week for a further 13 weeks. Although this is a “light touch” programme Claverhouse provides ongoing advice and support to anyone who needs it during and after their period of engagement in the process. Participants are encouraged to attend Business Gateway’s start up courses and HMRC’s tax workshops whilst they’re developing their business ideas.

Referred/ Engaged

Barrier Removal

Employability

Focus Job

Placement

Aftercare/

Retention

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Towards Employment Team (Adult)

Anne Petrie Employability Officer Telephone: 01241 438160


3 to 5

Currently core funded through Angus Council


TET (Adult) works with 16+ with no upper limit. For specific youth work projects our target group is 16 – 24 years.

Main referrer agencies are JobCentre Plus, SDS, other council services, self and friend referral. Contact TET by telephone in the first instance, followed by registration with Key Worker where appropriate.


TET is based at 61 Marketgate, Arbroath, DD11 1AT. We deliver services across Angus.

TET Key Workers will assess the needs of the client and develop an individual action plan. My include referral to other training providers for short vocational accredited training. Possible work placements/experience. Referral to TET (Youth) for MA.


TET (Adult) operates a rolling registration throughout the year.


Programme Outline

Core Fund Provision TET (Adult) has a core provision of Personal Development Fund and Childcare Fund. These are applied on a case by case basis for barrier to employment removal. Applications to the Fund are made by TET Key Workers and can be used to fund short vocational training or short term childcare costs where appropriate. Academy Approach In addition, TET (Adult) organises and run a number of Academies throughout the year. These can be sector specific such as Hospitality or aimed at core employability skills. TET has run Academies specifically for the Youth sector. These will begin with motivational course GOALS, followed by one to support from the Key Workers to design an action plan to move forward participants to their chose vocational goal. This can include provision of sector specific accredited training and/or work placements. The Academy itself typically runs for a period of four weeks but Key Worker aftercare support can and is provided for as long as required by the participant.

Referred/ Engaged

Barrier Removal

Employability

Focus Job

Placement

Aftercare/

Retention

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Towards Employment Team (Youth)

Christina Dakers Employability Co-ordinator Telephone: 01241 438160


3 to 5

SDS Modern Apprenticeship Contracts


TET (youth) works with predominantly with 16 - 19 however there has also been work done with 20 – 24 year olds

Applicants are sourced through external adverts which appear in the local press. Some placements are sourced through SDS referrals.


TET is based at 61 Marketgate, Arbroath, DD11 1AT. We deliver services across Angus.

TET Youth provide temporary employment through the modern apprenticeship programme. It is hoped that this would lead to permanent full time employment.


TET (youth) operate modern apprenticeships from 1st April to 31st March. MA’s last from 1 – 4 years (depending on occupational area)

1 – 4 years


April 2013

Programme Outline

Modern Apprenticeships offer anyone over the age of 16 the opportunity to work in a paid job while undertaking workplace training, to gain new and enhanced skills and recognised qualifications. The programme is available across a wide range of sectors and the format of training is decided by the appropriate SSC for that sector. A Modern Apprenticeship provides you with vocational training that’s relevant to your current employer. Apprentices are supported with training that is appropriate for the level of the job.

Referred/ Engaged

Barrier Removal

Employability Focus

Job Placement


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Angus Post School Opportunities Project Name and /or Host Organisation Main Contact SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND EMPLOYABILITY FUND

Winnie Mudie [email protected] Telephone 01241 433000

Pipeline Stages Funded Operating Period 2,3 and 4 Annually

Target Group/s Referral Sources & Process 16-19 And 20+

For stage 2 referrals via SDS For stage 3 & 4 direct referrals can be made to Training Provider

Delivery Location/s Likely Progression Routes Throughout Angus

Stage 2 to stage 3 or into employment, further education and or MA Stage 3 to 4 or into employment, further education and or MA Stage 4 into employment, FE/HE and or MA

Programme Start/Finish Date Length of Programme Programme is tailored made to fit the individual needs of participants

To suit individual need

Overall Beneficiaries Programme Start Dates 16-19 20+

As per individual Training Providers

Programme Outline The Employability Fund Activity aims to support employability, vocational training and employment opportunities linked to the local labour market which fall within Stages 2 to 4 of the strategic skills and employability pipeline. Stage 2: Removing Barriers Stage 3 : Vocational Training Stage 4: Pre-employment training and up skilling Angus Employability Fund is delivered by a wide range of Training Provider, listed below are contracted start as per age and stage 16-17 total contracted starts = 191 18+ total contracted starts = 69 Training Providers and stage of Provision Stage 2: Voluntary Action Angus Stage 3: Angus College- Craigowl Communities- Deap and Rathbone Stage 4: Angus College and Angus Council Towards Employment Team For further information on provision please contact the Training Providers directly

Referred/

Engaged

Barrier

Removal

Employability Focus

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Angus Youth Employment Action Plan Provider Mapping

Angus Post School Opportunities Project Name and /or Host Organisation Main Contact Skills Development Scotland

Employer helpline 0800 783 6000 Individual helpline 0800 917 8000 www.myworldofwork.co.uk www.ourskillsforce.co.uk


Stages 2-4

April 2013 to March 2014


16-19 20+

SDS, DWP, Training Providers


Angus Centre, Training Provider premises, Employers

Training, FE, Employment and Sustained Employment

Programme Start/Finish Date Length of Programme Throughout the year

Dependant on programme and delivery


16-19 20+ Employers and Individuals

Throughout the year

Programme Outline

Referred/ Engaged

Barrier Removal

Employability Focus

Job Placement


http://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/

http://www.ourskillsforce.co.uk/

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Skills Development Scotland can assist unemployed young people into employment. Our website www.myworldofwork.co.uk will assist young people with career information, understanding their strengths, help with developing CVs etc. Young people seeking a place in training or education can now benefit from telephone support on 0800 917 8000. They can now receive expert, locally focused advice on the opportunities available in the area to ensure they benefit from Opportunities for All. SDS Contact Centre staff will act as the first point of contact between young people or their parent or guardian. If the caller needs are not addressed by the Contact Centre Adviser they will be able to put the caller in contact with the appropriate local centre. SDS engagement starts in school with pupils from S4 onwards. All school pupils are engaged with the universal offer which comprises of two sessions, one on Career Management Skills and one on My World of Work. Thereafter, Careers Advisers work intensively with those pupils who need assistance most and this intervention is tailored to individual requirements. Post school, young people who are not in education, employment or training will continue to work with their Careers Adviser from school until they have progressed into a positive destination or are transferred to a Work Coach. The Work Coach will work with their customers until they are in a positive destination e.g. work, college, and training and will continue to assist that young person to sustain their destination. Referral to a Work Coach is likely to be through the Career Coach with whom they are already working with but may also be through a partner organisation when they are at the stage where they are ready for employment, further education or training. Personal Advisers are available to assist with employability e.g. CVs, interview techniques etc. OUR PROGRAMMES: Employability Fund brings together a number of national training programmes (Get Ready for Work and Training for Work) and provides flexible training support which responds to the needs of employers and local labour markets. The Employability fund is delivered in partnership with training providers and colleges providing more than 17,000 places for people in Scotland. Employers looking for further information can contact the helpline on 0800 783 6000 People seeking further information can call the helpline on 0800 917 8000 Programmes are delivered across Stages 2 to 4 of the employability pipeline. Modern Apprenticeships Skills Development Scotland funded Modern Apprenticeships. Various training providers provide the training for modern apprentices in full time employment. Employers who are interested in modern apprenticeships and want to find out more about modern apprenticeships can get more information from www.myworldofwork.co.uk or any SDS Centre. EMPLOYER INCENTIVES: Employer Recruitment Incentive In support of the 2014 commonwealth Games there are a limited number of Employer Recruitment Incentive ( ERI ) payments available to employers who want to recruit Modern Apprentices ( MA’s ) Over the next two years ( until March 2015 ), Skills Development Scotland ( SDS ) will continue to deliver a £15,00 incentive for 16 to 19 year olds undertaking a Modern Apprenticeship in selected frameworks, where possible this can be linked to a sporting or cultural event but this is not mandatory. This Employer Recruitment Incentive will provide employment will provide employment opportunities for young people across Scotland to ensure a lasting legacy from the 2014 games. In 2012-13, the initiative supported 426 people through its Commonwealth games strand and 101 people through its targeted young people strand.



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Find out more on Our Skillsforce. Adopt an Apprentice and not only will businesses benefit from a skilled trainee, but they will receive a £2000 incentive. The financial incentive will help cover wage and recruitment costs of taking on a Modern Apprentice who has been made redundant from another employer. A training provider must make the application for the employer. Find out more from Our Skills Force. Flexible Training Opportunities gives Scottish businesses with up to 100 employees the opportunity to apply for up to £5000 towards employee training costs. Enhancing employees’ skills will bring real benefits to employers, including improved productivity and a stronger, more confident workforce. Funding is available for up to ten employees per business and the money is not a loan so the employer does not have to pay it back. SDS will refund up to 50% of each episode of employee training up to a maximum of £500 for each training episode. Find out more on Our Skillsforce. Individual Learning Accounts ( ILA’s) are for people who are 16 years and over and living in Scotland and are for the individuals who will benefit most from this support. People can apply for an ILA if they are not undertaking any secondary, further or higher education, do not have a degree or above, are not training through the Employability Fund or Modern Apprenticeships or participating in Community Jobs Scotland programme and have an income of £22,000 a year or less are on benefits. (Employability Fund replaces Get Ready for Work and Training for Work from 1st April, 2013 ) Find out more about funding on My World of Work.

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