AA to MA Laura Cook lauracook@north-ayrshire.gov.uk

North Ayrshire Context On the West Coast – bordered by:- South & East Ayrshire, Renfrewshire, Inverclyde Two Islands (Arran & Cumbrae) Population c. 136,000 9 secondary schools (largest roll - 1347 smallest roll - 237) School session 14-15 – 96.1% school leavers into positive destination …….but…….. Youth unemployment (18-24) - 7.9% (Scotland 3.7%)

Pathfinder Local Authority Activity Agreements in North Ayrshire Pathfinder Local Authority Developed model as part of pathfinder – has worked well for us Bulk of delivery “in-house” – Social Services, CLD, Education Focus on employability skills Currently undergoing full review – everything from referral processes to progression routes Becoming more closely aligned to employability pipeline

Most common – training/college Return as peer mentors Outcomes for young people Most common – training/college Return as peer mentors Employment – part time/supported Employment – 7 into Modern Apprenticeships (Council & Companies through Community Benefit Clauses)

Expectation of services Supported recruitment process Modern Apprenticeships in Council Buy-in from the top Expectation of services Supported recruitment process Pre-apprenticeship training programme (new)

Modern Apprenticeships in Council “Within facilities management we are willing to give young people a chance, recognising that everyone has potential, and if we as a council can develop their confidence and work experience it gives young people a chance to develop life skills preparing them for the workplace . We would not be able to make this happen without the willingness of staff at all levels in our service to develop the potential of these youngsters." (Aileen Campbell – Quality & Training Manager, Facilities Management)