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Going for Growth: Welfare to work in the wider economic context

This article explores how welfare-to-work providers like MAXIMUS can adapt to differing labour market conditions, specifically focusing on the differences in approach between rural and urban areas. It discusses the importance of understanding the economic climate, engaging with stakeholders, and tailoring services to local needs. Successful delivery requires involvement of the local economy and community.

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Going for Growth: Welfare to work in the wider economic context

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  1. Going for Growth: Welfare to work in the wider economic context Differing Labour Market Conditions Bob Leach Managing Director MAXIMUS Employment & Training

  2. Agenda • Introduction • The elephant in the room • How should welfare to work providers adapt to differing labour market conditions? • What are the differences in approach given Maximus has both a rural and an urban CPA? • Concluding remarks

  3. 1. Introduction – MAXIMUS and the Work Programme South East Prime Contractor Thames Valley, Hampshire and Isle of Wight In Partnership with Avanta Surrey Sussex and Kent

  4. MAXIMUS and the Work Programme West & East London Prime Contractor West London In Partnership with CDG East London

  5. THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM!

  6. THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM! Economy? Unemployment?

  7. 2. Adaptation to differing labour market conditions • Understanding of the economic climate through labour market analysis. For example; • Supply and demand • Growing and declining industries • Demographics • Skills levels • Engagement with local and national stakeholders • Motivation and attitudinal aspects to consider • Tailoring our service to meet local needs in the local conditions: • For example, different labour market approaches to CPAs…

  8. 3. Differences between rural and urban CPAs

  9. 3. Further differences

  10. 4. Concluding remarks • Different approaches are required to address specific labour market issues • In all cases, involvement of the local economy and community is integral to successful delivery, regardless of geography Contact information: Bob Leach Managing Director, rleach@maximusuk.co.uk +44 207 868 8982

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