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TinCOM – TeleInclusion Community Finding work in a digital age. Lauren Small, Senior Researcher, Inclusion Matt Wojtyniak, KCC Works Manager. Who we are. Inclusion is a not-for profit organisation dedicated to tackling disadvantage in the labour market through research and events.
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TinCOM – TeleInclusion CommunityFinding work in a digital age Lauren Small, Senior Researcher, Inclusion Matt Wojtyniak, KCC Works Manager
Who we are.... • Inclusion is a not-for profit organisation dedicated to tackling disadvantage in the labour market through research and events. • Kensington and Chelsea College, further education college in west London, offers a range of opportunities from full and part time vocational courses to higher education, work-based learning and Apprenticeships • 10,000 students taking 900 courses annually • Dedicated entry to employment team, ‘KCC Works’ • Employer focused provision
Why is digital inclusion important? Educational benefits and subsequent increased earning potential could be experienced by introducing the internet into homes that do not have internet access or a computer Can increase people’s chances of getting a job and increase lifetime earnings of around £12,000 per person
What is TinCom? EU funded project: UK and Italy Pilot project: testing innovative methods to support young people into work Brings together young people and practitioners Provides online job search and job coaching Opportunity for practitioners to discuss issues Young people can communicate with each other to share tips
Supporting Young People • Keeping learners engaged. • Raising levels of motivation and self esteem • Supporting learners when and where they are actively seeking work. • Recognising the importance of the web for digital natives
TINCOM Pilot @ KCC • Started running from January 2013 • Integrated into the KCC ‘Work Club’ • Targeting Young People actively seeking apprenticeships • Each learner is assigned a ‘Job Coach’ to provide 1:1 support
Why it works • Learners are able to keep in touch with their Job Coach • Discussing ideas with each other • Fits neatly into a wider package of support. • A format learners are comfortable with. • Enables us to provide the right support to learners. • Better matching and screening for employers • Sharing good practice between providers
The TinCom site • Personal home page • CV template/ upload • Job browser • Save favourite jobs • Support with applications and questions from online job coaches • Forum for discussions www.tincom.eu
Contact Us Lauren Small Inclusion Phone: 020 7840 8322 Email: lauren.small@cesi.org.uk Twitter: @LaurenSmall1 LinkedIn: Lauren Small Matt Wojtyniak KCC Works Manager Phone: 07507 643 846 Email: m.wojtyniak@kcc.ac.uk Twitter: @kccworks LinkedIn: Matt Wojtyniak