1. Becky Cumberworth Set For Success Reducing youth unemployment in Leeds

2. Short employability programme for 16-17 year old NEETs Delivered in partnership with IGEN, local business community and Xperience Part of the Youth Contract offer in Leeds Designed for young people who have multiple barriers to employment What is S4S?

3. Progress into (and sustain) education or employment Matched to career aspirations Work experience Mock Interview Inspiring Futures event Business visits Interacting with employers Optional OCN accreditation Group Assessment Employability training sessions Training Mentor Key Worker 1-1 Support

4. Why does it work? “I can honestly say that the candidates I saw today performed better than many adults who I’ve interviewed for jobs.” Melanie Recruitment Manager KODAK

5. Why does it work? SFS offers learners the chance to put their learning into practice.

6. Why does it work? 26.1% of young people who could recall NO contact with employers whilst at school went on to become NEET compared to 4.3% who had taken part in 4 or more activities involving employers. It’s who you meet – why employer contacts make a difference to employment prospects of young adults Education Taskforce Report March 2012

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8. Contact Becky Cumberworth Skills Development Adviser M: 07891 276 589 DD: 0113 3952646 E: rebecca.cumberworth@leeds.gov.uk