1. People Places and Partnership
Partnering with Work Programme Providers
The Olympic Host Boroughs

2. Structured Conversations
Our Vision for the Work Programme in the Host Boroughs has always been to embed it in away that maximises its contribution to our aims
Create the opportunity to talk
DWP Prime Contactor Group
Get to know people but not to rush the process
Allowed 6 months of operating time
Make it a Meaningful Relationship
Move the conversation to actions
Look for areas of partnership activity on which you can build
Consider your capacity and pick off things you know you can give time to

3. Identify Key Themes Build a relationship and identify key themes
Our themes are;
Employer Relationships
Data Sharing and Communication
Innovation and Projects

4. Progress So Far
It far to say that so far its been “swings and roundabouts” experience
Interesting conversations and different perspectives
Constructive challenges
Building relationships between Prime Contractors and FE Colleges
Shared frustrations
DWP data sharing policy

5. Next Steps
Agree an action plan for 2012/12
Questions ?