East Renfrewshire: a Place to Grow

1. East Renfrewshire: a Place to Grow What’s in it for you?

2. Agenda • 12.00pm MC, David Atkinson ERCC Board Member • 12.10 – 12.35pm Overview and details of what is available from East Renfrewshire: a Place to Work • Laura Molloy • 12.35 – 1.25pm Lunch and networking • 1.25 – 1.40pm Hear from a business who has had support - Christine McGrory The Key • 1.40 – 1.50 Q and A with the panel of experts • Thank you David Atkinson ERCC

3. East Renfrewshire:A Place to GrowWhat’s in it for you? Laura Molloy Business Liaison

4. A Place to Grow Growing our future is East Renfrewshire’s place based economic strategy Approved by full Council June 2013 “Creating a vibrant and sustainable local economy is our priority objective” 4 pillars of the campaign www.aplacetogrow.co.uk

5. What is A Place to Work? A Place to Work is a single point of contact for local businesses looking to grow their business in East Renfrewshire. We work to get the right people into the right jobs and to help you access the best information to help you grow. 0141 577 3773

6. Who’s involved?

7. What’s in it for you? /place2grow www.aplacetogrow.co.uk /place2grow

8. Grab a pen and paper! Here are the details

9. School leavers with sector based skills ready for employment May 2014 Outstanding Education Some examples... • Fashion and Design • Fashion Brand Retailing • Building Services Engineering • Construction Crafts • Sound Production and Business • Photography • Automotive Skills • Urban Music Production Open to all S5 and S6 2.5 days per week Approx 400 currently involved Leave school June 2014

10. Bring a Graduate into your business for a specific project Graduate Internship Programme • Match graduate’s qualifications, skills and experience to specific needs of employer’s for a placement opportunity that benefits both • Graduates will undertake a short 3-12 month project, to create long-term ‘added value’ for the business • Free recruitment service - business provides job spec, job advertised through ‘Adopt an Intern’ website and social media, business gets 3-5 candidates to take to interview • Payroll and employer services available via Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire if you do not want to take intern on through your books • Business would need to have appropriate Employers Liability Insurance, Health and Safety policies etc. • Funding opportunities of up to 50% may be available • Laura Moir laura.moir@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk 0141 577 3106 for more details.

11. Advice and support for start ups and growth Lifetime Enterprise Support Start Up: free impartial advice and support to get your idea up and running Growth: Develop Strategy, Action Plan Implementation support Market and routes to market Systems Finance – raise & manage Employment Local advisory with one to one consultation Workshops and events, one to one advisory

12. Networking and promotion Lifetime Enterprise Support Chamber of Commerce • inspiring and informative events • network for collaboration and business development A Place to Work employer network...sign up forms here today! Sign up and we will place your business onto; • ERC business directory • Online trading network contracts £1k - £25k • SEO link onto Place to Grow website Forthcoming construction supply chain Meet the Buyer event and register...keep eye on www.aplacetogrow.co.uk/work

13. Networking and promotion Lifetime Enterprise Support • Connect and promote on social media • Facebook/place2grow • Twitter.com/place2grow • LinkedIn • East Renfrewshire Business Network

14. Discover business space across East Renfrewshire Lifetime Enterprise Support • Expert advice on local commercial property available to buy or lease. • Searchable business space directory – local places available for business use e.g.hot desks, meeting rooms, training or conference facilities. www.aplacetogrow.co.uk/work/businesses/commercial-property-accommodation

15. Procurement Lifetime Enterprise Support • Online trading network – sign up to the Place to Work network and we will register you for the opportunity to win East Renfrewshire Council contracts up to £50,000 • Public Contract Scotland – Help to register on the Scottish Government’s tender opportunities where the Council advertises all contracts • Supplier Development Programme – Help, support and training for SMEs to grow through procurement.

16. Grants and funding Lifetime Enterprise Support Grants and funding evolving all the time, currently; • Training Grant for existing staff – 50% of eligible costs • West of Scotland Loan Fund gap funding to encourage the creation and growth of businesses, capital funding up to 50% of overall costs up to £50,000 • Industrial Property Support Grant – grants to improve, modify, alter, refurbish or expand the economic and environmental conditions of your property.

17. National schemes you can participate in Job skills, training and placements Work Placements • Offer up to 8 weeks work placement to a 18-24 yr job seeker looking for experience in your sector. • No cost to employer (Job Centre pay) Sector Based Work Academies • Your opportunity to create bespoke sector training programmes • Must include work placements and guaranteed interviews • No cost to employer • What types of skills? Training? Soft skills?

18. National schemes you can participate in Job skills, training and placements Modern Apprenticeships Train existing staff or take on new employees as apprentices • 16 – 19 years • Apprenticeship salary rates £2.68 • Offer a paid job & workplace training to a young person who will gain new skills and a recognised qualification • Available across a range of sectors www.ourskillsforce.co.uk

19. MA Admin 4 places available today Job skills, training and placements Employer requirements • On job training • Provide a range of on the job training in line with qualification requirements • Requires supervision • An assessor from workER team come out to see them approx every 3 weeks • Completion approx 12-18 months • Apprentice salary (16-19 years) £2.68 • Wage incentive of 50% for 26 weeks* *restrictions apply: must be job seeker 16-18

20. Connect with 600+ local job seekers Free recruitment services Access the best-qualified workforce in Scotland through comprehensive database of individuals Full free recruitment agency service. Pick the services you require: • management of the recruitment process from start to finish • define & shape vacancy adverts • manage the applications • provide a pre-screening & selection service • assist with interviews or simply provide a venue for interviews • Advice on recruitment incentives • Advice on funding for additional training requirements

21. Get financial support to help you take the step Cash incentives National Minimum Wage rates Youth Employment Grant • 50% of NMW for 26 weeks • Must be job seeker for less that 6 months • 16-24 years • 25 hours+ per week • JCP Employer Wage Incentive • 50% of NMW for 26 weeks • Must be job seeker for more than 6 months (Job Centre registered) • 18 – 24 years • £1,137.50 for 16 and 29 hours • £2,275 for 30 hours or more

22. Get financial support to help you take the step Cash incentives List of qualifying courses • Achieving Excellence in Sports Performance Level 3 • Active Leisure and Learning and Well Being Level 3 • Creative Levels 2 and 3 • Customer Service Level 3 • Facilities/Services Management Level 2 • Food and Drink Operations Levels 2 and 3 • Horticulture Levels 2 and 3 • Hospitality Levels 2 and 3 • Retail Levels 2 and 3 • Travel Services Level 2 and 3 Legacy 2014 Employer Recruitment Incentive • Additional £1500 • Modern apprenticeships in specific frameworks • 16- 18 years • Linked to sport or culture

23. Get financial support to help you take the step Cash incentives Eligibility criteria • 16-24 year olds who have been looked after and are eligible for after care support from their Local Authority • 16-24 year olds who have a significant role in looking after someone else who is experiencing illness or disability • 16-24 year olds who have been convicted or cautioned for a criminal offence but have completed their sentence. Employer Recruitment Incentive for targeted young people • Additional £1500 if sustained employment • include a Modern Apprenticeship • 16- 24 years • additional tailored support from expert organisation

24. Hear from a successful business who has accessed support Christine McGrory MSc. BSc Creator of The Key and Serial Entrepreneur • MSc. in Corporate Leadership from Napier University in Edinburgh • BSc in Chemistry • Studied at Goizueta Business School, Atlanta • Involved in Schools’ enterprise programmes, entrepreneurship talks in Scottish schools and universities • Mentor for the Scottish Enterprise, Women into Business initiative • Volunteer work with local clubs and schools delivering her magical Relax & Yoga Kids classes • Christine received recognition from the Queen in 2000 for her work in the community and was voted one of Scotland's most influential women in 2006 by the Herald.

25. Thank you Connect with us... Sign up to the a Place to Work employer network here or online... www.aplacetogrow/work /place2grow /place2grow / East Renfrewshire Business Network www.aplacetogrow.co.uk

26. Q and A: ask the expert

27. Thank you Connect with us... Sign up to the a Place to Work employer network here or online... www.aplacetogrow/work /place2grow /place2grow / East Renfrewshire Business Network www.aplacetogrow.co.uk

28. Thank you David Atkinson ERCC Board Member Are you a member of the Chamber? See you at the Christmas Lunch 5 December 2013 Redhurst Hotel