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3. The Local Landscape

4. Key Facts Actionworks Key Statistics ► A reduction of 92% in the number of 18-19 year olds in receipt of Unemployment Benefit. ► An increase in the level of participation from 36% to 95% of 16-17 year olds receiving Independent Youth Benefit. ► Case management of 3120 young people aged from 16-19 during the last fiscal year ► 38 schools in Canterbury advising Actionworks when a young person leaves school.

6. Actionworks & Technology By investing in new technologies we have provided multiple vehicles for young people to connect with Actionworks. ► Interactive Website ► ActionText System ► Kiosks

7. Issues Service Delivery for young people is not always straightforward ► Literacy and numeracy issues with school leavers ► A increasing number of young people with drug and alcohol issues The number of young people accessing the service is dynamic and changes with social and political influences ► Funding

8. We are constantly striving to improve the services offered by Actionworks to young people ► Working with young people on other benefit types ► Greater engagement with other key agencies working with youth i.e. Police, Health, Child Youth and Family, TEC ► Better identification of school leavers through the Moving On School Leaver Tracking Programme The Future