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Funding Seminar Walsall Local Area Agreement LAA Economic Development Enterprise Pillar Increasing Skill Levels in

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Funding Seminar Walsall Local Area Agreement LAA Economic Development Enterprise Pillar Increasing Skill Levels in

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    2. Karen Donoghue Marketing Manager – WLLA

    15. Andrew Rumble PoWER Manager

    16. Colin Robinson WLLA Manager

    17. Increasing Skill Levels Funding (WNF) available from 01/04/09 - 31/03/11 Targets: “Increase in the number of working age people in Walsall with NVQ Level 2 Qualification” “Increase in the number of working age people in Walsall with NVQ Level 3 Qualification” Walsall LAA 2006-09

    18. Increasing Skill Levels Key Intentions: Increase number of Level 2 & 3 NVQ Qualifications (or Equivalent) – Government attainment figures Develop alternative curriculum pathway linking Entry Level to NVQ Level 3 Focus delivery on Voluntary & Community organisations Enable future higher level delivery from Voluntary & Community sector.

    19. Target Groups 19+ Unemployed Walsall Residents Post-19 NEET group Young Offenders Lone Parents Ethnic Minority communities People with disabilities Older people

    20. What it can fund Output Delivery - Ł600k EACH YEAR Accredited Qualifications New, innovative, additional provision Target Outputs (EACH YEAR): 100 Pre Level 1 Qualifications 50 NVQ Level 1 (or equiv) Qualifications 250 NVQ Level 2 (or equiv) Qualifications 60 NVQ Level 3 (or equiv) Qualifications

    21. What it can’t fund Capital Expenditure Non Accredited Training Lack of pathway toward vocational qualifications Statutory Qualifications required by employers Level 2 that qualifies for Train 2 Gain

    22. Engagement and Foundation Learning Scope The delivery of engagement and foundation learning at pre NVQ Level 1. Providing a suitable platform for progression to further learning opportunities. Eligibility Accredited Pre NVQ Level 1 qualifications. Funding Up to Ł720 per qualification (inc Ł200 Initial Assessment & ILP)

    23. NVQ Level 1 Training Scope The delivery of training at NVQ level 1 or equivalent. Eligibility Accredited qualifications that offer progression to the LAA and Government’s Level 2 targets Funding Up to Ł1000 per NVQ Level 1 (inc Ł200 Initial assessment and ILP)

    24. NVQ Level 2 Training Scope The delivery of training at NVQ level 2 or equivalent. (Any equiv qualification must be minimum 325 GLH) Eligibility NVQ Level 2 qualifications or equivalent that contribute to the LAA and Government’s Level 2 targets.

    25. NVQ Level 2 Training Subject area funding ( including Ł200 IA & ILP) ITQ, Retail, Call Centre Operatives, Hospitality Up to Ł1,200 IAG, Health and social care Up to Ł1,500 Construction, Engineering and Manufacturing Up to Ł1,800

    26. NVQ Level 3 Training Scope The delivery of training at NVQ level 3 or equivalent. (Any equiv qualification must be minimum 595 GLH) Eligibility NVQ Level 3 qualifications or equivalent that contribute to the LAA and Government’s Level 3 targets.

    27. NVQ Level 3 Training Subject area funding ( including Ł200 IA & ILP) ITQ, Retail, Call Centre Operatives, Hospitality Up to Ł2,200 IAG, Health and Social Care Up to Ł2,800 Construction, Engineering and Manufacturing Up to Ł3,400

    28. Skills Application Form Project Duration Target Group Project Summary Need for the Project Relevant Experience in Delivery Geographical Area of Project Partnership Working with WLLA

    29. Hitting the Right Buttons! Capacity to deliver Desire to develop as an organisation Provision that is ‘additional’ A pathway for progression Partnership/Collaboration Targeting of disadvantaged / disillusioned/disengaged groups Deprived areas, geographically

    30. Application Process Project proposal forms available electronically robinsonc@walsall.gov.uk Project proposal forms available via Website www.wlla.co.uk/funding Deadline for receipt of applications: Tuesday 9 June 2009 (12 Noon, Midday)

    31. Proposed Timetable Tuesday 09 June 2009 (12 Noon) Deadline for receipt of project proposals W/C 15 June 2009 All projects to have gone through appraisal process W/C 22 June 2009 Interviews with those successful to confirm contract arrangements W/C 29 June 2009 Deadline for return of signed contracts.

    32. Questions & Answers

    33. Increasing Skill Levels Financial and Performance Monitoring Anita Jones, WLLA Laura Terry, Walsall Partnership

    35. Financial Monitoring and Claim Submissions Walsall Partnership Quarterly Submission from WLLA to include; Invoice(s) from provider (you) to WLLA for period costs Proof of defrayment for invoiced costs Notification of any variance to profiled figures Claim Certification document

    36. Walsall Lifelong Learning Alliance Quarterly Monitoring Pack: Claim Certification Sheet Profile Forecast/Actual Spend Sheet Output Forecast/Actual Sheet Report Pro-forma

    41. Monitoring Monitoring Visits - Progress towards targets - Systems and procedures - Management Information - Learner feedback

    42. Contact For further information: Anita Jones Monitoring and Evaluation Officer WLLA ajoneswlla@yahoo.co.uk 01922 714850

    43. Questions & Answers

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