in Arden, Darnley and Cartloch Glasgow and West of Scotland Forum for Housing Associations Annual Conference 2016 in Arden, Darnley and Cartloch South West Glasgow Alasdair McKee, Sandy Campbell, Anne Wright, Zoe Robertson and Fraser MacDuff

Our Mission Statement WorkingRite helps 16-18 year olds who need support into sustained employment, apprenticeships or purposeful learning. We do this through individually matched work placements with local employers. Made possible in Arden, Darnley and Cartloch by….

Scottish Government funding from the People and Communities Fund Support from staff and Board Links to the local community Providing office and training space Financial support, introductions, time and commitment Scottish Government funding from the People and Communities Fund

Our programme Bespoke matching. Our Project Co-ordinators assess each young person in order to understand their interests, abilities and aspirations. They then approach businesses in the local community to find the perfect placement employer to suit each trainee. On-the-job training. Trainees spend up to six months with their placement employer, learning skills from their elders in a real work environment.

Our programme Workplace mentoring. Each trainee is designated a mentor in the workplace to ensure one-to-one attention and teaching. Our young people are also supported by their WorkingRite Project Co-ordinator who regularly visits, calls and conducts reviews to make sure they are happy and progressing well. Extras. WorkingRite trainees are paid a weekly training allowance, receive travel expenses and are given any protective clothing or equipment they need for their role.

20 young people into work placements Five Years Colin – our 100th In 2015/16 …. 20 young people into work placements 15 (75%) progressed to jobs, Piloting longer inductions. SQA Personal Development Award & CWR. GOALS. Phased introduction to the workplace. apprenticeships or further education 13 gained accredited qualifications

Induction and Pre-placement Training Team Exercises Health & Safety Employer Expectations Preparing for interviews Meetings With Placement Employers SQA qualifications Commitment and Confidence Piloting longer inductions. SQA Personal Development Award & CWR. GOALS.

Working in the Community Creating social inclusion Tackling territorial issues Encouraging young people to cross geographical boundaries And overcome psychological barriers WorkingRite Local young people Glen Oaks HA Local employers Local partners Arden, Darnley and Cartloch GOHA – our key partner, providing support, office space, referrals, funding Byrne Home Improvement Halcyon Ornamental Plasters McClure Collins Solicitors The Puppy Parlour, Rawlplug Ltd GMV Services, Lindmark Urban Roots Tick Tock Unlock Butterfly Nursery Darnley Primary School

Success Stories Phased introduction to the workplace.

Contact us Sandy Campbell Founder Director WorkingRite Alasdair McKee www.workingrite.co.uk sandy@workingrite.co.uk Tel. 0131 476 1050 Alasdair McKee Chief Executive Glen Oaks HA www.glenoaks.org.uk alasdair.mckee@glenoaks.org.uk Tel. 0141 638 0999