1. Youth Transitions A goal for young people

2. Why focus on youth? Most youth make successful transition to study or work However, at any one time 7– 8.4% of 15 – 19 year olds are not in education, training or work Some of this group are highly at risk Others may make poor choices

3. Current Employment Situation 3.6% unemployment rate is the lowest in the OECD and the lowest in New Zealand for the last 25 years. At 12.6% the unemployment rate for 15 – 19 year olds has dropped by 4.3 percentage points since 2000 Skills and labour needs are the key issue – hence the importance of successful transitions for 15 – 19 year olds.

4. Why act? Poor youth outcomes have high social and economic costs The world of work is changing rapidly – there are many choices to navigate Youth non participation could increase due to the baby blip

5. A Goal for youth The need for a goal to focus effort arose independently at national and local government levels Shared goal in October 2002 MOU with MTFJ: “by 2007 all 15 – 19 year olds will be engaged in appropriate education training work or other options that will lead to long term economic independence and well being”

6. A multi-year work programme Core group of Government agencies working together:DoL (lead), MSD and TEC Consultation with MTFJ Budget 2003 and 2004 with >$110 million on Youth Transition initiatives Further efforts this year to better link and improve access to Youth Transitions initiatives

7. Key elements of a Key budget initiatives Number of Youth Targeted successful transition 2003 &2004 Well organised pathways connect education and training and the labour market Workplace experience combined with education Inclusive transitions systems targetd at potential school leavers and unemployed Effective institutions and processes Good information and guidance at school and post school Gateway13,000 by 2008 (19% of all the senior role of 225 decile 1 – 6 schools) STARApproximately 50% of all senior secondary students (138 – 140,000) Modern ApprenticeshipsCurrently 6,874 Modern Apprentices, rising to 8,500 by June 2005 Youth TransitionsOnce the YTS is fully rolled out it is anticipated Service that 17,500 school leavers out of an annual total of 60,000 (approximately 30%) will be receiving a range of transition services. a) Once only follow-up 6,250 pa in the first 5 years, rising to for 17,500 annually in the out years. b) Specialist interventions1,500 pa in the first 5 years, and 4,200 in out years Designing CareersSlightly over 10,000 year 10 students in 2005. Additionally, an estimated 500 Students in year 11-13 who are identified as at risk of not making a successful transition from school will receive more intensive support. IMPLEMENTING A TRANSITION FRAMEWORK

8. Progress to date Lowering of the NEET figure from 10 – 15% to 7– 8.4 % Youth Transition initiatives will provide services to 40,000 youth by 2008 –Of the 40,000 15,000 youth will have specific targeting through Gateway, YTS and Designing Careers

9. Next steps: rolling out Youth Transitions First Youth Transition Service is to be launched in Waitakere on 10 th of March Roll out of 10 Youth Transitions sites The last four sites are to follow

10. Next steps: branding, access and awareness Need for Youth Transitions brand or umbrella Need for promotion – awareness Need for access point for all Youth Transitions services for youth, parents and employers.

11. Next steps: branding, access and awareness cont’d

12. Bringing it together in the regions Co-ordination of Youth Transition initiatives at national, regional and local level Bringing together support services Being proactive – tracking and destinations Involving young people, parents and employers

13. Youth Transitions Objectives of the Transition Service Building better local level strategic planning for young people Raising individual, family, whänau and community aspirations for young people Improved way of meeting the individual needs of young people.

14. Youth Transitions Delivery Mechanisms Community planning process 3-year strategic plan Selection of Lead Provider Delivery of service.

15. Youth Transitions Core Functions of the New Transition Service School-leaver follow-up and engagement with young people who are at risk of prolonged disengagement from work, education or training Customised support and guidance to facilitate their re- engagement into appropriate work, education or training Identification and support for the development of appropriate labour market, education and training opportunities for young people A forum for ongoing strategic planning and co-ordination of services for young people.

16. Youth Transitions Our Observations

17. Youth Transitions Next Steps