Humber Local Enterprise Partnership Skills Network – January 2015 Gary Warke - Chair

LEP Update Welcome and Overview Springboard Presentations Humber Apprenticeship Support Service (HASS) Implementation Plan Employment & Skills Board Governance Group Consultation Exercise – Employability Passport

Presentation by Josh Page & Laura Rowbotham

What is Springboard? Springboard is a new Humber wide programme which started in September 2014 co-ordinated by the Humber LEP, that aims to reduce the NEET population within year olds by supporting them into full time training or employment. The local authorities involved are; Hull, East Riding, North Lincs & North East Lincs

What does Springboard offer: One to one support with a dedicated PA to overcome barriers to work/training. Assistance with finding suitable training and apprenticeships. Help searching and applying for vacancies. Support with completing job applications and CV’s. Access to funding

Springboard Youth Ambassadors Engaging Young People with the service Encouraging the participation of young people Providing Peer-to-Peer support Increasing awareness of the project through marketing and events organisation Indentifying and breaking down young people’s barriers to accessing EET

Luke McGreal Hull

Jess Ellis Hull

Springboard Case Study

Springboard Achievements From the start of the project in July to the end of November 2014 across all authorities; Springboard had 333 Young People start on programme across the Humber region Of these young people 88 have gained successful outcomes so far which is a 26% success rate.

The future of Springboard Continue to support current clients and take on referrals for new clients Springboard events to help increase referrals and uptake in training/education Outreach to Young People in localities. Further integrate and improve relations with current projects and undertake development of new projects. Increase awareness of the project by offering drop-in sessions/presentations to training providers and employers. Develop social media platforms.

Referral/Contact Details Hull Tel: North Lincolnshire Tel: East Riding of Yorkshire Tel: North East Lincolnshire Tel:

Any Questions?

Humber Apprentice Support Service (HASS) A presentation by Gill Stevenson, David Sullivan and Jenny Vincent 20/01/2015

Background to HASS Skills commission objective ‘to Increase the take–up of apprenticeships through the development of a new apprenticeship infrastructure tailored to the needs of local employers’ Manager and brokers employed Oct/Nov 2014

Aims of the Service Reduce barriers to small and medium sized employers by offering impartial guidance and support Enhance existing services Increase number of people going into apprenticeships

Achievement so far Initially focused on unfilled vacancies Contacted large number of training providers across the Humber area Visited employers to discuss apprenticeships Increased number of applicants from referral agencies

Challenges and opportunities Achieve targets Raise profile of apprenticeships Applicants who are apprenticeship ready Increase engagement with employers

Next steps HASS progress report to February ESB Exploring possible options Working with other projects Capital Radio apprentice campaign Future Apprenticeship events

Contacts Manager – Gill Stevenson Mobile North Bank Broker – Dave Sullivan Mobile South Bank Broker – Jenny Vincent Mobile

Employment & Skills Strategy Sam Whitaker – Member ESB and Chair of Skills Implementation Group “Our ambition is that by 2020, the Humber will have a skills system that is better aligned with the current and future needs of our economy”

Strategic Outcomes Raise employer commitment and investment in skills Inclusive, LEP-wide stakeholder engagement Demand-led provision of education, training and skills Improved LMI and CEIAG Support - for seeking employment and enterprise Maximise the use of funding - capital and revenue Increase aspiration

Implementation Plan Strategy will be monitored via the Implementation Plan – Also merged Enterprise Zone Skills Plan Approved by the ESB in October Strategy will be reviewed annually by ESB Implementation Plan will be reviewed monthly by the Skills Implementation Group

Implementation Plan

Updated by Sub-group Leads Reviewed by the Implementation Group Progress plus exceptions reported to the ESB Progress reported by ESB Chair to Main LEP Board

Employment & Skills Board Governance Teresa Chalmers Executive Director Humber LEP

Election - Roles The Skills Network Group will meet quarterly across the Humber region and will be chaired by an elected member of the group. Chair Vice-Chair Current role terms conclude end February 2015; office to run for a period of three years to mirror LEP Board appointments

Chair - Role The Chair’s role is to provide leadership of group, including coordination and support of Humber LEP Employment and Skills activities. The successful candidate is likely to have recent relevant experience in skills related issues along with managerial and organisational qualities. To chair meetings of the Skills Network quarterly meetings and/or events To ensure that there is effective communication across all relevant partners and that the Humber LEP’s ESB is kept up-to-date with skills developments To contribute to and set the agenda for each meeting in conjunction with the Humber LEP secretariat To ensure the effective operation of the Network New Board developments have indicated that the Chair will be invited to sit on the Employment and Skills Board (monthly commitment) Additional attendance at skills meetings may be required, working with the ESB Chair and Secretariat

Vice Chair - Role The Vice-Chair’s role is to support the Chair appointment: To chair meetings of the Skills Network in the absence of the Chair To deputise for the Chair at meetings and events Alongside the Chair, ensure that there is effective communication across all partners and that the Humber LEP’s ESB is kept up-to-date with skills development To contribute to and set the agenda for each meeting in conjunction with the Chair and Humber LEP secretariat To ensure the effective operation of the Skills Network in conjunction with the Chair

Process of Appointments Nominations for Chair and Vice Chair roles: nominations are accepted between Monday 26 th January to Friday 6 th February (two week window). Nominations /self nominations will require the name of the proposer and the person who is seconding the suggestion. s should be sent to the LEP, marked ‘Skills Network Chair and Vice Chair - sensitive’ c/o Peter Harrison It is expected that nominees are able and willing to consider the A panel will be appointed by ESB to consider and meet with nominated individuals A short list of names will be agreed with the ESB on the 12 th February Informal discussions with a nominated ESB panel will be held week commencing 19 th February. Candidates will be informed of discussion outcomes week commencing 26 th February Roles begin 1 st March 2015 and run for a three year period LEP inductions will be organised to support the successful candidates Previous post holders are able to be nominated

Terms of Reference The purpose of the Humber LEP Skills Network is to support the work of the Humber LEP Employment and Skills Board (ESB) Key priorities The Network will: Support the work of the Humber LEP by assisting the ESB leadership Bring together the key agencies, stakeholders and delivery partners in the Humber to work together in partnership. Provide feedback on skill issues, particularly in those key sectors in which the Humber has added value strengths Ensure that high quality labour market information is produced and disseminated. Help to inform a strategic approach to careers education, information advice and guidance (CEIAG), Ensure that the Network operates within the Humber LEP ’ s governance structure.

Terms of Reference Key relationships The Humber Skills Network will further develop relationships that add value to: The Humber LEP Employment and Skills Board The Region’s Leaders and Chief Executives (through the Humber Leadership Board/Chief Executives’ Group) The Single Conversation Group The Joint Strategy Unit Other relevant local and sector specific groups

Terms of Reference Criteria for membership of the Skills Network: The Network will consist of a range of representatives from Humber education and training providers, employers and interested stakeholders. Skills Network Organisation The Skills Network will meet quarterly across the Humber region. The Network will be chaired by an elected member of the group. Full terms of reference available here:

Group Consultation Exercise- Employability Passport Jane Fisher Associates & Andy Crossland

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