The Youth Employment Formula
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1.7 million people live in Glasgow region. 25% of the population is aged nd in the UK for people’s skills. Renewables capital of Scotland. World class education: 3 universities and 3 colleges. Economic Powerhouse © OpenStreetMap contributors
Some of the lowest life expectancy in Europe. Human, social and economic costs. Leadership through the business community. © Glasgow City Marketing Bureau 2014
Youth Employment Action Group Youth unemployment can affect those: > In school > In further and higher education > Recently leaving the education system > Seeking employment > Currently underemployed The team worked with the group for 14 months > 13 key recommendations were identified; > Provision of youth employment services > Education and business > Work preparation > Jobs and enterprise > Employer Contribution
Activity Innovative programmes: > Workforce Solutions > Schools and Business > Inspiring500 > Youth Enterprise
Impact £300, % £1 million £495,000
Conclusions and Global Transferability C=1c+15p+14m+C> Change = 1 Chamber of Commerce + 15 people who cared + 14 months + a little creativity