Aligning the work of the Compact to the D2N2 skills priorities

1. Aligning the work of the Compact to the D2N2 skills priorities Richard Kirkland ESIF Coordinator

2. By 2023 we will: • Develop sector growth agreements • Deliver 55,000 new jobs in the private sector • Accelerate delivery of 77,000 new homes • Deliver a step change in skills outcomes • Increase our business base • Share the benefits of growth across our communities D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership Creative Industries Transport & Logistics Life Science

3. A mismatch between career aspirations of young people and the reality of the jobs market 16-23 year olds struggle to compete with older workers (3 times more than 24+) Ageing population and people working longer Lack of experience of young people into work Only ¼ of businesses offer work experience to young people in education A link between high levels of youth unemployment and low take-up of vocational courses What are the Skills Challenges

4. 23% of businesses face difficulty in getting experienced staff with expertise in STEM 41% of D2N2 businesses don’t invest in skills development SME’s make up 99% of the overall employer numbers in the D2N2 area  A rise in female unemployment and part time work Youth unemployment has increased more in D2N2 than elsewhere The latest unemployment rate for D2N2 is 9% Latest rate of unemployment for 16-24 in D2N2 sits at 22.6% which exceeds the regional (20.5%) and national (21.3%) averages  70% of SMEs do not recruit graduates 81% of SMEs aren’t confident that school leavers at 16 have the right employability skills 32% of 14 to 18 year olds in the UK were undertaking some vocational study – compared with an average of 50% for the rest of the UK What are the Skills Challenges

5. Skills Advisory Groups in Priority Sectors – Actions Plans for Low Carbon, Construction, Visitor Economy, Food & Drink Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Transport Equipment Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics, Creative Industries • Enhance Apprenticeship offer – work with employers/ universities/ providers to grow Apprenticeships including Higher level Employability Framework for young people – support for school / college leavers gain ‘employability’ skills Developing the Local Skills Offer

6. Promote graduate recruitment and retention - widening business access to graduate talent pool • Developing a Skills Escalator – supporting individuals to develop skills in key economic sectors at levels required by business • D2N2 Growth Hub - provide employers with information and support to get the best skills solutions Developing the Local Skills Offer

7. Strategic Overview

8. Move from planning to delivery • Maximise current and future funding to support skills and employment • D2N2 Growth Deal • European Structural and Investment Fund • Develop easily accessible infrastructure which brings local added value, enhances partnerships and responsive to changing needs of D2N2 So what‘sto be done?

9. Skills projects commissioned 2015: • Chesterfield Centre for Higher Level Skills, higher apprenticeships, – Derby University - £3.48m • Vision University Centre to support higher level vocational skills – West Nottinghamshire College £2.61m • Skills Hub – NCN/Central College £30m D2N2 Growth DealSkills Capital

10. What are the European Structural and Investment Funds ? ESIF are the EC’s primary mechanism for reducing social and economic disparities across the EU. In England, these funds comprise the following elements: • European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) £104.4m • Supporting business, particularly SMEs , innovation, business development, ICT, low carbon etc. • European Social Fund (ESF) £104.4m • Supporting people and business with employment and skills, enhancing access to employment and social inclusion • European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) £5.5m • Supports economic development in our rural areas

11. What will ESIF buy in D2N2 ESIF has specific outputs and outcomes: D2N2 have set the following broad targets for the programme: • 5000 businesses receiving support – e.g. ICT, low carbon, SME competitiveness, innovation • 400 new enterprises supported • 15,000 people supported to find employment • 8,000 people supported in relation to social inclusion • 2,500 businesses improving skill levels

12. Strategy …. and Activities To Date • Launch the Skills for Growth Strategy (Oct) • Establish Employer and Provider Groups (Dec) • Launch D2N2 Provider Charter (Apr) • D2N2 Employability Charter (Jul) • Productivity Workshops (Jul) • Careers & Enterprise Funding (Dec) • 2015 • 2013 • 2016 • 2014 • Sector Action Plans (Mar) Develop ESF action plan to deliver strategy (Jul) • Map existing provision (Jul) • Consult on local implementation plan (Nov) • CEC Enterprise Adviser Network (Jan) • Procure ESF for 2014-2018 (Apr to Jun) • Refresh Skills for Growth Strategy for 2018-2020

13. £6m ESF EMPLOY Local is a gateway to SKILLS Local – moving unemployed people into skills and employment Support for unemployed to take up opportunities that lead to employment Support for SME’s to create jobs, Apprenticeships, graduate level Coming SoonEMPLOY Local

14. £7m Employer responsive skills development for low skilled employees Supporting employers to create higher level skill opportunities, Apprenticeships and graduate placements etc. Skills support for those threatened with redundancy Bringing new employers to the skills system and supply chain development Pathway from EMPLOY Local Coming SoonSKILLS Local

16. Business involvement is vital to inform and deliver the D2N2 skills and employment agenda including: • Be an Apprenticeship / sector / STEM Ambassador • Be an Enterprise Advisor (working with a local school or college) • Be involved with sector specific working groups • Be involved with the D2 and N2 Skills and Employment Boards For further information business can contact the D2N2 Growth Hub Get Involved

17. All roads lead to the Growth Hub!! http://www.d2n2skills.co.uk/ http://www.d2n2growthhub.co.uk/ Call 0333 006 9178 Email : info@d2n2growthhub.co.uk Growth Hub