The Activation Agenda and Local Government

Activation Strategies Getting working age people off benefits and into work Making benefits conditional on job search/learning Managing employment services and related measures

Elements of Activation Outreach Information Identification of skills and learning needs 1:1 support Access to learning and development Linkages with employers Placement in jobs or active labour market programmes Aftercare Intensive relationship

Activation –Current Landscape Department of Social Protection –Intreo Local Employment Service Jobs Clubs Active Labour Programmes –TUS, RSS, JI, CE, Gateway Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme JobPath

Local Authority Public contracts-social clauses linked to local labour Contracts to local social enterprises- cctv, maintenance Source of work experience for ALMPs Gateway SICAP and Leader

Local Authority – Added Value New role in Economic Development Local intelligence Employment opportunities Work with partners already in the Activation space Facilitate without owning

Challenges Outside historical remit Capacity – skill base Different type of relationship Resistance from other players Need to work with partners

Local and Community Development Committee Membership – partners Identification of local needs – LECP Create space to deepen collaboration Coordination Courage to move beyond Leader and SICAP