1. 
AA to MA
Laura Cook

2. 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 smallest roll - 237)
School session – 96.1% school leavers into positive destination …….but……..
Youth unemployment (18-24) % (Scotland 3.7%)

3. 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

4. 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)

5. 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)

6. 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)