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Overview of employment programmes

Overview of employment programmes. The Work Programme. UK Government’s flagship welfare to work programme - single programme to replace complex network of provision. Pan Wales contract delivered by Rehab Jobfit and Working Links and their network of subcontractors

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Overview of employment programmes

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  1. Overview of employment programmes

  2. The Work Programme • UK Government’s flagship welfare to work programme - single programme to replace complex network of provision. • Pan Wales contract delivered by Rehab Jobfit and Working Links and their network of subcontractors • 2 years on Programme + IWS Period • Combined client groups - (JSA & ESA) • Designed to offer tailored personalised support • Payments by results

  3. DfES Employability Programmes • Traineeships • Steps to Employment • Jobs Growth Wales

  4. Traineeships... • Unemployed young people 16-18 • Engagement (to decide occupational focus) or • Level 1 training option (QCF Level 1, overcoming barriers, placements/voluntary work etc or • level 2 training option (employment-ready link to employers)

  5. Steps-to-employment • Adults not in employment • Work focussed training (placements or alternative up to six months, levels 1, 2 or 3) or • Route-ways to work (job ready linked to employers, max 8 weeks training)

  6. Other useful info • Commissioned via work-based learning framework • Use of training allowances • Existing good practice of working with housing and support sector (As you’ll see today...)

  7. Jobs Growth Wales... • Job creation through 6 month paid work experience opportunities • Targeting growth businesses • Integrated with other DfES programmes • Private sector, voluntary sector, public sector, graduate and self employment elements.

  8. Mike VigarCymorthCymrumikevigar@cymorthcymru.org.uk

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