Developing the Young Workforce Learning Event 2, Aberdeen 2 September 2015 This is a front cover page and can only be used once. Use the corresponding blue internal and back pages if you are using this page. You may add a title and a subtitle if needed only. Do not add anything else or move elements around.

Introduction Joan MacKay, DYW Implementation Lead (Schools) This is an internal page and can be duplicated to create additional pages. Always keep the heading and footer as shown. To edit the document title in the footer, go to Themes and Edit Master in the ribbon menu.

Welcome Angela Scott, Chief Executive Chief Executive, Aberdeen City Council This is an internal page and can be duplicated to create additional pages. Always keep the heading and footer as shown. To edit the document title in the footer, go to Themes and Edit Master in the ribbon menu.

Purpose Facilitate learning action outcomes Focus collectively on meeting the needs of children and young people Create space to think through the leadership challenges presented by DYW Support the partnership working needed to deliver DYW Identifying what needs to happen and working out how to make change happen

Who is here? Young people from the host region (North East) National Parent Stakeholder Group DYW (Education) leads from Colleges and Local Authorities Economic development leads from Local Authorities Regional and sectoral leads from SDS

Who is here? Regional Outcome Managers from SFC Employers, Enterprise, Training providers Community learning and development Voluntary sector SCQF, SQA, COSLA, Young Scot DYW policy leads from Scottish Government Local Authority and College link officers from Education Scotland

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Overview of the day Update 3 main sessions: Case studies from host region, followed by discussion time and young people’s conversations. Discussion time: feedback to case giver’s challenge identifying own learning points actions observations, questions, …..to be collated. Young people engagement Plenary

Overview: Main sessions Session 1: DYW Regional Groups - National perspective Discussion 1 Session 2: North East DYW Group - Employer perspective / what and how Discussion 2 Session 3: North East DYW perspective: - Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City Discussion 3

Looking ahead to plenary Is everyone here who needs to be here? Do we all share the same purpose? What do we want the focus of the next Learning Event to be? Provisional date: 2/3 December

Learning Event 1 – update and reflections

Session 1 DYW Regional Groups: National perspective Sylvia Halkerston (National DYW Group, DYW Programme Board, Member of DYW Commission) Hugh McAloon (DYW Programme Board Lead, Scottish Government) Regional Skills Planning: What and how Liz Byrne (Regional Skills Planning Programme Manager, Skills Development Scotland)

Programme for Learning Event 2 Wednesday 2 September 2015 Skills Planning Programme for Learning Event 2 Wednesday 2 September 2015 Liz Byrne Adviser, Skills Investment Planning

Introduction Why - do we do Regional Skills Assessments (RSAs) and Skills Investment Plans (SIPs)? What – are RSAs and SIPs? What Next – for RSAs and SIPs? Where – can you find out more? Questions - for discussion

Why do we do RSAs and SIPs?

SKILLS INVESTMENT PLANS What are RSAs and SIPs? A ROBUST EVIDENCE BASE Regional Skills Assessments SKILLS INVESTMENT PLANS Analysis and interpretation, Stakeholder engagement, Strategy and action plan Sectors Regions

RSAs A single, agreed evidence base on which to base future investment in skills, built up from existing evidence Partnership between SDS, SE, SFC and SLAED Launched November 2014 – SE Operating Area Purpose: Support SFC and Regional Colleges in negotiating Regional Outcome Agreements Provide a framework for aligning SDS investment in individuals and businesses Assist partners in planning their strategic investment in skills Highlight gaps in national and regional skills evidence

RSAs – What They Tell Us Demand Overview of regional economy Business base, Employment, Industrial structure, Occupational profile Employment and Skills Outlook Provision Modern Apprenticeships College provision University provision Supply Population Labour Market Participation Qualifications and attainment Skills Mis- matches Skills shortages and gaps

RSA Local authorities covered Aberdeen City and Shire Aberdeen City Aberdeenshire Ayrshire East Ayrshire North Ayrshire South Ayrshire Edinburgh and Lothians East Lothian Edinburgh Midlothian West Lothian Fife Forth Valley Clackmannanshire Falkirk Stirling Glasgow and Clyde Valley Combines West. Lanarkshire and Glasgow Region RSA Glasgow region Glasgow City East Dunbartonshire East Renfrewshire Lanarkshire North Lanarkshire South Lanarkshire South of Scotland Borders Dumfries and Galloway Tayside Angus Dundee Perth West of Scotland Inverclyde Renfrewshire West Dunbartonshire

Sector SIPs SIPs positioned in Scottish Government Economic and Skills Strategies, and central to SDS strategy Clearly articulated and communicated statement of skills needs facing the sector Identify the skills priorities that support the sector to achieve its growth potential Framework for better alignment of skills supply with industry articulated demand through the action plan National focus and emphasis on industry engagement and commitment Partnership process: Industry leadership groups, sector organisations, SFC, colleges, SDS teams

Sector SIPs Sector SIP Publication Energy March 2011 (refreshed Mar 2015) Food and Drink June 2012 Tourism March 2013 Finance November 2013 ICT March 2014 Life Sciences April 2014 Engineering August 2014 Chemical Sciences October 2014 Construction March 2015 Creative Industries June 2015

Common Issues Across Sectors Importance of teaching in STEM subjects to support the needs of the economy (at school, college and University) Underpinning importance of digital skills and capability in both skills and learning system and the workforce to meet Scotland’s economic growth ambitions Importance of leadership and management skills to support the deployment of skills in the workplace – and to support growth The persistence of gender imbalance – and under-representation of other groups in the workplace – in some occupations – and its impact on skills and recruitment challenges in some sectors The role of international talent attraction in meeting the skills needs of some of Scotland’s growth sectors

Common Themes Across Action Plans Inspiring and preparing the future workforce to engage with the career opportunities provided in the sector (i.e. sector attractiveness) Creating and investing in pathways to enable people to enter and build their skills in the workforce (i.e. entry routes, MAs, and transition training for existing workers) Providing support to address immediate workforce development needs (i.e. tactical projects to fill short term gaps) Stimulating change in the skills system to better align provision with the needs of employers and the economy (i.e. right content, right place, right time)

Regional SIPs ... So far Earlier stage of development than sector planning Highlands and Islands SIP Launched October 2014 Partnership – SDS, HIE, SFC, UHI, local authorities Five key themes Meeting the current skill needs of employers Planning for the future A region for young people People attraction and place attractiveness Strengthening the employer voice in the skills system Aberdeen City and Shire In development – at draft stage

Uses of SIPs and RSAs SDS Careers advisers can use RSAs and SIPs to support their clients NTP team to develop contracting strategies and demand statements Developing future service delivery – expanding apprenticeship offer SFC and Regional Colleges - Regional Outcome Agreements Local authorities/Education: Local authorities to use in skills planning Education/Schools can use to inform curriculum and, especially in senior phase, to link the curriculum much more closely to labour market need Early days – some examples: Regional Skills Planning – Highlands and Islands and Aberdeen City and Shire – Local Authorities as core stakeholders Initial engagement with local education/school partnerships – North Ayrshire, Head Teachers Conference – North Lanarkshire BUT – maybe more concise document (RSA) more closely tailored to the needs of local authorities and schools .....

What Next for RSAs and SIPs? Review by TERU – recently reported Sep-Dec 2015 Data refresh Enhanced data Spatial focus Key messages – more concise documents Sector SIPs Refresh Financial Services Food and Drink Tourism Scoping work on Health and Social Care Regional SIPs Highlands and Islands Aberdeen City and Shire Glasgow and Clyde Valley Other regions Supported by Skills Planning Leads – appointments imminent

Where can you get more information?   http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/resources/regional-skills-assessments http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/resources/skills-investment-plans Liz Byrne Adviser, Skills Investment Planning Skills Development Scotland Liz.Byrne@sds.co.uk

Session 1 – Feedback? How can we maximise the benefit of regional groups for young people? How can we make the RSAs and SIPs more accessible?

Session 2 North East Regional DYW Group – what and how Amanda Boyle (Chair/ Project Director, North East DYW Regional Group) North East Regional DYW Group – Employer perspective: AGCC Work Placement Toolkit James Bream (Research & Policy Director, Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce)

AGCC…..reflections James Bream Research & Policy Director

Observations The process so far Our role so far Early days For the initiative Not for the sector / activity It isn't broken don’t fix it…..it is Forming…. Getting to storming Change agent / research Stakeholder / board member Host Passionate advocate Economic strategy Potential role To be confirmed

Build confidence Why is this best practice? Collaborative Cross boundary (geography) Driven using the right governance (so far) Non-threatening Pooled resources Made easy (people)

What to expect / challenges What to do with a blank sheet? We don’t have a blank sheet…. Statutory requirements, fear and genuine risk management…. Jobs / people / duplication, Third parties (uncontrollable)…. Structural challenges i.e the hard stuff….

Session 2 - Feedback …

Lunch with young people

Feedback from young people

Session 3 North East DYW: Aberdeenshire perspective Andy Griffiths, Head of Education, Aberdeenshire   North East DYW: Aberdeen City perspective Charlie Penman, Head of Education Services

Developing the Young Workforce It’s everyone’s business!

Where are we now? High percentage of youngsters go into positive destinations Secondary schools have very good links with employers – building on existing good practice Work Experience models developing well. Work Placement Toolkit developed with City and Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce Employer involvement with education and training programmes Direct involvement with DYW North East Scotland Industry Bodies working with Education Development of Industry Recognised qualification opportunities Focus on opportunities for the more vulnerable – Corporate Parenting; Additional Support Needs Projects; Activity Agreements; Flexible Pathways Active Employability Partnership with subgroups focussing on Youth and Disability

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Where do we want to go? Work to ensure greater consistency and equity for young people Skills development from 3-18 Look at greater flexibility in Secondary School Curriculum Increase Career Education opportunities for primary children Formalise further school - employer partnerships Develop more employability programmes - for all and for targeted groups Work to gain the Invest in Youth Accolade Develop apprenticeship opportunities within the Council and beyond

Challenges We Face Challenging understanding of DYW and expectations amongst pupils, staff and parents - many pathways to success Building skills for learning, life and work from an early stage Building a greater number of strong and sustainable employer links for each school Challenging perceptions of business community and building effective partnerships Building greater understanding between education and business needs and responsibilities

Developing the Young Workforce It’s everyone’s business!

Aberdeen Guarantees : Developing the Young Workforce in Aberdeen City Charlie Penman Head of Education Services Aberdeen City Council

Aberdeen Guarantees – Context Launched in September 2014, it is a partnership across the public, private and 3rd sectors to: “support young people’s transition from education into work” Aims & Objectives Maintain Aberdeen’s position (in the top 5 in Scotland) for low levels of youth unemployment Increase the number of young people who progress into a positive & sustained destination after they leave formal education Enhance the integration of Education and Business by building on current programmes and creating new opportunities

Current Approaches In School Post School Establishment of School / Business Partnerships City Campus – increasing breath and diversity of Vocational offer Work Placement Programme (including Careers Ready) Post School Activity Agreements Youth Employment Activity Plan – a range of training opportunities Strength of offer through 3rd sector partners

Progress to Date & Future Developments Over 450 business supporting young people with work placements Enhanced provision within the new City Campus programme for 2015/16 including extended work placements New industry taster sessions for school pupils Production of a weekly newsletter going out to 450+ professionals Over 55,000 page views on the new Aberdeen Guarantees website Develop Local Authority DYW Strategic Plan Understand how it interfaces with DYW NES Group

Lessons to Date Crucial to understand our own position We learned from colleagues in Edinburgh We started with multiple teams each with plans We brought everything together to align and simplify We launched Aberdeen Guarantees as a single coherent approach We learned that a Partnership approach is essential We learned that good Communication is essential In order to reduce duplication and improve outcomes

Partners: Public, Private & 3rd Sector

Challenges How do we ensure coherence of offers with partners/employers? How do we negotiate the complexity and deliver the best outcomes for everyone involved? How do we make the process as smooth as possible? How do we ensure that all learning and training opportunities align and match with local labour demands? How do we provide young people with choice, listen to their aspirations for the future and ensure that young people’s voices are heard and channelled into our strategic planning? How do we improve our own organisations internal offer to young people as part of all our commitment to the Developing the Young Workforce agenda?

How to get involved Contact a member of the Aberdeen Guarantees Project Team via email: aberdeenguarantees@aberdeencity.gov.uk Advertise a job vacancy or training opportunity or submit a good news story to the website: www.aberdeenguarantees.com Like the Facebook page or follow the Twitter account to share these with your wider network of friends: www.facebook.com/aberdeenguarantees www.twitter.com/abguarantees

Session 3 – Challenge questions for feedback Aberdeenshire How do we build greater understanding between education and business needs and the responsibilities of both? Aberdeen City How do we negotiate the complexity and deliver the best outcomes for everyone involved? How do we provide young people with choice, listen to their aspirations for the future and ensure that young people’s voices are heard and channelled into our strategic planning?

Plenary Is everyone here who needs to be here? Do we all share the same purpose? What do we want the focus of the next Learning Event to be? Provisional date: 2/3 December

SLF 2015 Title Presenter Date Time Keynote seminar: Developing the Young Workforce Joan MacKay & team 24/9 13.00 Developing the Young Workforce – a career education standard Mairi Thomson 23/9 16.15 New National Standard for Work Placements: An Enhanced Offer Andrew Millar 9.30 Advancing Equalities Rebecca Chad 10.45 DYW – Where does it all begin? An early years/primary perspective Preparing for employment in STEM and engineering sectors Ian Beach 12.00

Further information and discussion

Contact the Skills (3-18) Team Joan MacKay Joan.MacKay@educationscotland.gsi.gov.uk Andrew Millar Andrew.Millar@educationscotland.gsi.gov.uk Jon Stembridge Jon.Stembridge@educationscotland.gsi.gov.uk Klaus Mayer Klaus.Mayer@educationscotland.gsi.gov.uk Mairi Thomson Mairi.Thomson@educationscotland.gsi.gov.uk Rebecca Chad Rebecca.Chad@educationscotland.gsi.gov.uk Bob Baldie Robert.Baldie@educatioonscotland.gsi.gov.uk