1. Constructing the Future Catherine Pickup Project Manager

2. Elevate……. Is one of 9 national HMR pathfinders Is here for the long haul Has £100m for the first 2 years (04 – 06) Works with 5 local authorities to deliver Has a sub-regional project to deliver training and employment opportunities which…. Works with existing initiatives AND… Develops ideas and solutions

3. Hyndburn Padiham Burnley Pendle Blackburn Darwen Bacup / Stacksteads Colne Brierfield Stoneyholme / Daneshouse Burnley Wood South West Burnley West Accrington Clayton-le-Moors and Enfield Inner North West Inner South East Darwen Bacup / Stacksteads

4. East Lancashire: a place of choice?...

5. A place to live, work, relax and visit?...

6. Why?... 34% of population have no qualifications Over reliance on low end of value chain Wages below national and regional averages 38/46 wards within 20% most deprived in England 20% limiting long term illness 20% of mortgagees negative equity Fractured communities-parallel lives

7. How….? Retain and support existing communities Clearance and land assembly Improve existing housing stock Private rented sector Stabilise neighbourhoods Environmental works Build new housing Detailed local strategy development- community involvement AND….

8. Constructing the Future Existing Skill Shortages, BUT… Oversubscription to training courses Low Capacity of Local Businesses Underemployment Pockets of high unemployment Elevate + Lift + Schools + Hospitals etc……. Opportunities to make a difference

9. Problem… 1.To increase the supply of skilled and qualified people to the construction industry Provision – quality and scope External funding - direct/indirect X Capacity - space, resources, funding X Lack of progression routes

10. Solutions… Alternative models of training & skill building Programme and research to influence mainstream provision Right recruits! Innovation and higher level skills centre Professional Pathways Developer, main contractor resources

11. Problem… 2. To grow the construction sector in East Lancashire and improve its ability to compete regionally and nationally Willingness – training, recruitment Diversity of businesses X Low capacity – 95% small/micro X Inexperience – public sector

12. Solutions… PQQ/feedback/benchmarking tool to inform the programme of support Utilisation of existing best practice club Encouragement of collaborative working Combination of interactive and 1-2-1 Workforce development Benchmarking E-marketplace Accreditations for supply chain

13. Problem… 3.To promote economic inclusion within the construction industry Procurement driven – developers/ contractors Multiple partners, local initiatives X Diversity issues – demographics X Low achievement, low aspirations

14. Solutions… Solutions… Procurement strategy as driver Tried and tested….Youthbuild Tell and sell – employers and individuals Partnership with organisations WITH resources !! Pull people through by supporting employers Target under-represented & disadvantaged Talk to people on their own territory

15. How (1)…? Steering Group: Local Authorities Colleges/Providers Lancashire Learning & Skills Council North West Regional Development Agency CITB Construction Skills & Summit Skills Business Link/Industry Job Centre Plus/Connexions LEBP

16. How (2)…? Via procurement strategy: Discussion and negotiation Partnering agreements Clearly identified outputs BUT…. Room for innovation! Delivery of outputs monitored Carrot and Stick! Assistance to achieve

17. How (3)…? Clearing House Clients Local People Training Providers Business Support Const- ructors Suppliers Brokerage Delivery Vehicle Supply = Demand Output capture

18. Results….. Jobs and careers for local people Prequalified local businesses with increased market opportunities Qualified workforce – professional and craft Expansion of CSCS/OSAT Progression enhanced – Master Crafts route Leverage of additional funding Clearing House in place to provide multi functional brokerage......

19. Constructing the Future Existing Skill Shortages, BUT… Oversubscription to training courses Low Capacity of Local Businesses Underemployment Pockets of high unemployment Elevate + Lift + Schools + Hospitals etc……. Opportunities to make a difference

20. If you want to know more…. Elevate East Lancashire 01282 661400 – Office Catherine Pickup - 07989 386549 Tom Dobrashian - 07751 422630 catherine.pickup@elevate-eastlancs.co.uk Tom.dobrashian@elevate-eastlancs.co.uk Catherine@innovista-ltd.co.uk Website: www.elevate-eastlancs.co.uk

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