1. How providers can work together to support job seekers Julia Miller Interim Director Community Action Suffolk www.CommunityActionSuffolk.org.uk1

2. Waveney Welcome to Waveney... North East corner of Suffolk, bordering Norfolk and the North sea Comprises: Lowestoft – a large urban area with significant multiple deprivation issues, four market towns and large rural areas. Low skills, High unemployment, Low aspirations www.CommunityActionSuffolk.org.uk2

3. Partnership Working Prior to merging into Community Action Suffolk in April 2013, The Community Forum was the CVS covering the Waveney area. 3 examples of partnership working that we have become involved in that supports adult learners: Waveney Learning Community Leap at The Kirkley Centre Talent Match www.CommunityActionSuffolk.org.uk3

4. Waveney Learning Community Informal network of adult learning providers delivering learning in Waveney Information sharing Discussing new projects Identifying gaps Joint marketing – local training brochure Joint events – Waveney adult learner awards www.CommunityActionSuffolk.org.uk4

5. Leap at The Kirkley Centre Running Leap at the Kirkley Centre Leap is a Suffolk learning brand Work programme provider, Volunteer centre, National Careers Service, IT Training, English & Maths, ESOL, Leisure Learning, New business start up support, County Council learning, other JCP contract providers. Identify gaps and secure provision www.CommunityActionSuffolk.org.uk5

6. Talent Match Local delivery of Big Lottery’s Talent Match New partnership development Working together to ensure that young job seekers are supported to get into employment www.CommunityActionSuffolk.org.uk6