Dundee Employment & Aftercare Project Ltd.

1. Dundee Employment & Aftercare Project Ltd.

2. Objectives DEAP exists to provide support, training, equity and access to employment for unemployed people. Through close links with the private sector, DEAP offers exclusive job vacancies and last year placed more than 900 residents into work. Intensive Aftercare support ensures the majority remain in sustained employment.

3. Private Sector Links • Employers - Exclusive vacancies - Aftercare agreements - Jobsfairs and Open Days - Reduced employer bias - Pre Recruitment Courses • Board of Directors

4. Targeted marketing - 1200 employers per year (LLMI, growth sectors, labour-intensive sectors) DEAP staff trained in Marketing & Business Development Mailer/Sales Letter Follow up phone call Sales appointment Tailor made service Exclusive Agreement Raising Employability Jobs Filled Aftercare Win/Win Situation DEAP Employers

5. Employment Sectors Hospitality/Leisure 30% Factory 20% Retail 10% Office/Clerical 10% Construction 5% Care & Nurseries 12% Call Centre 5% Others 8%

6. Other Private Sector Involvement • Open Days/Jobsfairs • Pre-Recruitment Courses • “Dispelling Myths” Series • Aftercare Provision • Unique wholly Private Sector Management Board

7. Future Marketing Growth sectors will be specifically targeted, including: • Call Centres • Care Work • Leisure & Hospitality • Information Technology/Clerical

8. Employers’ Comments(1) • “I now have two ideal candidates… thanks” (Day Int’l) • “I have no hesitation in recommending your services …you are a great asset” (Lomax) • “…professional and efficient service…” (Direct Flooring) • “Your prompt service and background reports have helped us build good working teams through our factory” (JTC) • “Excellent service, knowledgeable staff.” (Burger King)

9. Employer Comments (2) • “(DEAP) have provided an excellent service considering the short notice and I’m sure we can do further business in the future (M-Power Batteries) • “(DEAP) recommended someone who has fitted in well…” (Shell Garage) • “I wouldn’t hesitate to phone you again with future vacancies. I wish I had known about you sooner!” (Aitkens)

10. Contact Details Elizabeth Kane / David Moncur Tel No: (01382) 205080 Email: mail@deap.sol.co.uk DEAP 11 Buchanan Street Dundee DD4 6SD

11. Aftercare • Target 55% sustained jobs 6months+ • Agreements with Employers - First Day Call - Service Evaluation Questionnaires - Visit within first 3 weeks - 3/6 month intervention • Ongoing support as required

12. Unique DEAP Activity • Intensive Jobsearch • Exclusive vacancies • Aftercare • 1:1 and Group Training – DEAP Courses

13. Clients’ Comments (1) • “Many thanks for the excellent service. The fact that I am looking forward to a pay cheque instead of a dole cheque proves that it worked.” • “…it’s not often that you register for a job at 9.30am then have one by 3.30pm. I’m glad I …came in.” • “Five minutes after registering, I was talking to an employer. One week later, I was interviewed and got the job!”

14. Clients’ Comments (2) • “Thanks to DEAP, I have secured full time employment and have much more confidence when it comes to job seeking skills.” • “I feel that DEAP is a very good company, committed to finding people employment.” • “This will be my first job in 9 years and I am really looking forward to it. I appreciate the staff keeping in touch.” • DEAP was excellent. Really helpful.”

15. Services & Activities (1) • Local Delivery including Jobshops • Exclusive DEAP vacancies - Speculative Approaches - Other vacancies (Internet, The Courier, Job Centre, Private Agencies, DCC Vacancies) • CVs • Application Forms

16. Services & Activities (2) • In house training (DEAP courses) • Referral to external training • Referrals from other organisations • Aftercare