1. JCP – Aligning Employment and Skills; the role of LEPs and City Deals Graham Clarke Skills Training UK 1 st May 2013

2. Why Align Employment and Skills EmploymentSkills Meet employer skills requirements Develop working relationships Effective use of funding Gives confidence to the person Historical evidence of success

3. How can LEPs and City Deals Help LEPsCity Deals Reflect economic areas Support Apprenticeships Avoid duplication Adapt policy and provision JCP join up and part of the solution Filling local gaps in provision outside of Work Programme Support local employers and providers

4. Possible barriers to overcome National Situation LEP strategic plans Power but no extra resource Areas in 2 LEPs London – one LEP Pricing National Employers