1. Research and Commercial Division (RACD) St. Davids Day Group ESI Update Gareth Evans

2. Research and Commercial Division (RACD) Partners Aberystwyth Bangor Cardiff Glamorgan Swansea Glyndwr – Careers only

3. Research and Commercial Division (RACD) Project Outline Two strands: Careers advice for graduates – pan Wales Individual Learning Vouchers – unemployed graduates

4. Research and Commercial Division (RACD) Targets & Status to end March 2010 Careers: Target 2009/10 To end March 2010 Consultations15601398 Interviews730208 Job/Further study 377165

5. Research and Commercial Division (RACD) Targets & Status to end March 2010 Learning Vouchers: Target 2009/10To end March 2010 Unemployed Graduates Enrolled 70086 Grant Spend£525,000£38,207

6. Research and Commercial Division (RACD) Summary Careers progressing well overall. Some partners slow to start Very low uptake of vouchers Recent improvement due to time of year Many graduates employed in low grade jobs – not eligible Issue over number of graduates targetted versus amount of grant