Area partnership of key stakeholder organisations Developing solutions to local unemployment Community Interest Company Executive Board Delivery team

Our approach Testing approaches and driving innovation Responsive and flexible Maximising opportunities for the area by levering in resources and programmes Harnessing energies and resources Aligning efforts Mobilising stakeholders

Key achievements 600+ people supported into employment 800+ people helped to sustain employment following period of sick leave 2000+ people supported to gain work-related skills and qualifications £5.5m levered into area since 2007, against initial investment by DWP of £170k p.a.

Engagement and skills Engagement Employability/soft skills Qualifications Employer engagement Stimulating business growth

Supported employment 60 starts 419 job-starts 28 into employment ILM 11-12 Future Jobs Fund 09-11 60 starts 28 into employment 5 voluntary work 6 further learning  21 employers 419 job-starts 56% sustained employment 30+ local employers

Business Support and Growth Stimulating an enterprise culture in the welfare to work field through innovation and creative investment and commissioning Supporting employers to develop social enterprise/ILM alongside core business In work support for employees at risk of long-term sickness absence – Fit for Work Service

Moving forward - filling gaps Enhanced focus on employer engagement Single database of job-seeking customers Provision of in-work support for employees at risk of attrition

OPEN DOORS One Stop Employment Solutions Hub Pilot funding WG DFES Adding value Recruitment health check Single employer offer

Benefits to Job-seeking Customers Forum for job-seeking customers to market their skills, experience and interests Matching to vacancies in retail, hospitality & catering, tourism and leisure, administration & construction Intelligent signposting to training/support to improve employability. Work clubs offering careers talks, peer support & job search IT access and training

Benefits to Employers Recruitment Health Check – meeting employer need Single point of information for employers looking to recruit staff into paid work, supported employment, work experience, training or apprenticeships Easy access to a pool of skilled, qualified and motivated job-ready customers Tailored matching service to find suitable candidates Practical recruitment support including use of interview rooms In-work support for new employees

Outcomes to date Unit leased at White Rose Shopping Centre, Rhyl 6 staff in post Branding and unit renovation through Daydream Designs Opened 21st May 377 registered customers 9 into employment

Working with others Llandrillo College Cymru Skills Shop JCP, Work Programme providers, Careers Wales Adding value – Jobsgrowth Wales and Apprenticeships Stakeholder Consultation Marketing and promotion

Employer Case Studies Q-Care Iceland Dial-a-Ride K&C Construction

Service development Official service launch 1st August Sole trader campaign Virtual office Jobsgrowth Wales Sustainability

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