Strategic Objective Description Outputs/Targets Activity Progress RAG Lead Partners Theme 1 - Skills and Workforce Planning Apprenticeships expansion 10,000 new apprenticeships 40% increase in level 3 starts 250 Level 4 apprenticeships 10% increase in engineering apprenticeships New Cyber apprenticeship established Roll out of Worcs Apprenticeship AGE Grant (ringfenced for 1000 SMEs) via WBCl Study of advanced and higher level apprenticeship in Worcestershire 'The Real Apprentice' campaign inc Development of an employer-led Engineering Skills Academy (piloted in Redditch then Countywide) Development of new framework with employers Awaiting latest numbers from NAS. Colleges report that 200+ grants awarded Higher Level Apprenticeship Fund Paper will be presented in Sept 2013 2011/12 5700 starts (inc 50% increase at L3. 2012/13 figures due in Oct) MAS Interim Findings received. Will be discussed at Sept ESB meeting National employer panel shaping proposals Green County Council NAS H&WTPA NEW College County Council Manufacturing Forum Redditch Business Leaders Redditch BC
to be launched Sept 2013 E Skills Malvern Cyber Security Cluster County Council Theme 1 Skills and Workforce Planning Workforce Skills Development Talent management and succession planning 500 newly qualified professionals employed through cyber sector 5000 Individuals gain Leadership & Management qualifications Development of the National Cyber Security Training Centre at Malvern Hills Technology Park Development of Worcestershire Leadership & Management programme via Worcestershire Business Central Launch of LEP 'Employer Skills Cyber Strategy approved by LEP Board in May 2013 Business case approved by WCC investment Board. LEP commissioned research re Operating Model. Report expected mid Oct 2013 Business case being shaped for Sep WCC investment board development Amber E Skills Malvern Cyber Security Cluster County Council County Council Pera Worcestershire FE Colleges Uni of Worcs
Commitment' Theme 2 – Strengthening Relationship Between Businesses and Schools 1000 new work experience and internship places made available by schools by 2016 Consistent careers guidance framework established and delivered across all Worcestershire High Schools Min of 50% Academy High School in curriculum activities Development of Worcestershire work experience programme Development and roll out of coherent careers guidance in high schools across Worcestershire Roll out of Bright Sparks Skills Development Pilot Develop Curriculum to include STEM, Design Tech and Enterprise INSET Teacher's Strategy endorsed by WASH on May 14th Tender Work Experience Portal published. Responses due in Oct 2013 Agreement on Sep 2013 roll out. Pilot with 6 schools commencing Nov 2013 Work Packages being progressed 25 High Schools now committed Green County Council WASH
Increase numbers of school Governors from local businesses by 20% by 2016 Training on Economy, employment & local labour markets Governor recruitment campaign to increase business representation on school boards Theme 3: Increasing Employability, Addressing Youth Employment Creation of Graduate opportunities, Improving employability skills of graduates and attracting/ retaining graduates within Worcestershire. Developing 750 internship places by 2016 Graduate wage subsidy programme Increase activity with Graduate advantage Improve links between business and local/surrounding universities Agreement signed with DCLG. Delivery to commence in Oct 2013 Green County Council HEIs Worcester CC Theme 3: Increasing Employability, Addressing Ensuring national programmes to address unemployment 25% reduction in the numbers of olds in receipt of Job Seekers Big Lottery announced investment of £1million to Project development within the timescales Green Shaw Trust
Youth Employment deliver for Worcestershire Allowance in Worcestershire by 2016 address18-24 unemployment. June 2013 – Project delivery plan to be submitted October 2013 – Grant received from Big Lottery January 2014 – Project Delivery commences provided by BIG Lottery. As per the implementation plan the delivery will start by January 2014. Theme 3: Increasing Employability, Addressing Youth Employment To work with Prime contractors to roll out targeted and flexible youth contract/work programme and maximising the take up of the wage incentive for employers across Worcestershire 25% reduction in 18-24 JSA claimant in Worcestershire Delivery of Youth Contract and NEET services Youth unemployment fell in August 2013 to 5.9% which is a reduction of 2.5% compared to May 2012. Green Jobcentre Plus Theme 3: Increasing Employability, Addressing Youth Employment Youth Zones will provide integrated careers, employment and business support to 16-24 year olds Reducing 18-24 JSA claimant in Worcestershire Reduction in NEET 3 x Youth Zones by 2016 in Worcester, Kidderminster and Redditch Investment approved by WCC OFB Envisaged Jan 2014 start for the first Zone Green County Council Worcester City Council Kidderminster College Jobcentre Plus
Sandycroft centre Theme 3: Increasing Employability, Addressing Youth Employment Establishment of new SME recruitment package via Worcs Business Central in partnership with private sector 250 SME supported in recruitment For development in 2014 For development in 2014 Recruitment agencies County Council Jobcentre Plus,