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SKILLS & EMPLOYMENT: THE YEAR AHEAD The Perspective from Colleges

SKILLS & EMPLOYMENT: THE YEAR AHEAD The Perspective from Colleges. Ian Ashman Principal Hackney Community College Chair, AoC London,. LONDON COLLEGES. 52 Colleges in London (Approx 1 General FE per borough + 12 Sixth Form and 6 Specialist Colleges ) Catering for 430,000 students

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SKILLS & EMPLOYMENT: THE YEAR AHEAD The Perspective from Colleges

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  1. SKILLS & EMPLOYMENT: THE YEAR AHEADThe Perspective from Colleges Ian Ashman Principal Hackney Community College Chair, AoC London,

  2. LONDON COLLEGES • 52 Colleges in London (Approx 1 General FE per borough + 12 Sixth Form and 6 Specialist Colleges ) • Catering for 430,000 students • 74,000 16 and 17 year-olds (61,000 in schools) • Over 10,000 apprentices study in a London college • More than 50% of those going to Uni go through a college • Over 5,000 HE students • 90% positive satisfaction rate from students and employers • Employing more than 30,000 people • Turnover of more than £1billion

  3. LOOKING BACK BEFORE FORWARD:RECENT DEVELOPMENTS • New freedoms and flexibilities • Continued decline in adult student volume • But continued fee remission for workless adults • Continued growth in apprenticeships –for 16-18’s and 19-25’s • Colleges start very short courses for JCP clients • + Short courses for Work Programme Providers • Based on specific skills linked to vacancies

  4. HACKNEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE:General and Employer Specific Models Employed inc Apprenticeships Initial Assessment By WP Provider Induction ½ Day Work Skills 2 Days Vocational Course 2 - 10 weeks Work Skills 1 Day Job Brokerage via WP Provider Unemployed Employed inc Apprenticeships with specific employer Interview Skills 1-2 Days INTERVIEWwith Employer Via WPP Induction ½ Day Vocational Course 2 - 10 weeks Pre-Voc Basic Skills Options being tested By WP Provider By College Voc Team By College Employability Team

  5. THE YEAR AHEAD: CHALLENGES • The overall economic climate is making it harder for younger people to find work • Employers need more people with higher skills • Further decline in adult further education (maybe 5 further years of 5%+ cut in funding) • Challenge of a 16-18 focussed Ofsted regime • Increased competition: • From JCP & WPP’s – pressure not to do long courses • From Employer Ownership of Skills Pilot (EOS) • Introduction of 24+ advanced learning loans could reduce demand for higher level courses amongst some communities

  6. THE YEAR AHEAD: OPPORTUNITIES • Capitalise on major infrastructure developments • Conditions are right for Apprenticeship growth: • Continued growth in funding and wage subsidies • New mayoral targets and broad coalition of support • Increased interest amongst employers • Opportunities in EOS collaborations • More effective relationships of colleges with JCP and Work Programme Providers • Leading to better referrals and ‘wrap-around’ services, which will increase job placements

  7. LONDON AND THE YEAR AHEAD • The key to overcoming the challenges and making the most of the opportunities is “better integration of the employment and skills system” • The good news is: • Renewed commitment to joint planning (the LEP helps) • Renewed commitment to joint delivery amongst most of the main groups involved in London’s employment & skills system

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