Right people. Right job. Local Employment Partnerships Andy Pidluznyj External Relations Manager JobcentrePlus Derbyshire 14 th November 2008

Right people. Right job. A pledge for the future Jobs Pledge 250,000 opportunities Long-term benefit claimants Work Preparation Local Employment Partnerships

Right people. Right job. Opportunity for all  Partnerships across sectors –Bringing our expertise and business together.

Right people. Right job.  Pledging opportunities Making a commitment Tailored to your business  Using Work Trials  Tapping into New Deal  Introducing mentoring  Pre Employment Training  Reviewing recruitment practices  Train to Gain for post employment training, sustainability and increasing skill levels

Right people. Right job. Work Trials – give you time to decide  Test the person/job fit  No cost to your business  No risk to candidate’s benefits  Up to 30 days trial possible

Right people. Right job. New Deal  Selected and pre-prepared candidates –Employable –Motivated –Right for the job  Agreed period of employment  Financial support for recruiting and training

Right people. Right job. LEPs in action – Derbyshire  McDonalds - Crew Members –Using Work Trials to recruit across 5 sites. –Placing 5 customers a month in work.  CPP Call Centre (Chesterfield) –Identification of LEP eligible customers on clerical application form. –Pre Employment Training, & guaranteed interviews.

Right people. Right job. LEPs in Action – Derbyshire  Ramada Encore Hotel – A new build hotel opening 24/11/08. Used a recruitment open day, pre employment training & guaranteed interviews, supported by LSC funding.  Thorntons – Recruitment open days, tailored Pre Employment Training and guaranteed interviews.

Right people. Right job. Local Employment Partnerships in Derbyshire  Have over 500 LEP employers.  Have placed 703 customers into work through LEPs (Nov 07-Sept 08).  Approximately 16% of vacancies in Derbyshire are now LEP.  28% of people employed in Derbyshire work in the Public Sector. Big opportunity.

Right people. Right job. Local Employment Partnerships Thank You Any Questions ? Contact Details – Andy Pidluznyj Telephone