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Opening Doors for You Case Studies Foundations of social mobility

Opening Doors for You Case Studies Foundations of social mobility. Samantha Latouche Senior Manager. What is Working Future?. 2 year pilot project working with families living in temporary accommodation East London based Funded through CLG and EQUAL

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Opening Doors for You Case Studies Foundations of social mobility

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  1. Opening Doors for YouCase Studies Foundations of social mobility

  2. Samantha Latouche Senior Manager

  3. What is Working Future? • 2 year pilot project working with families living in temporary accommodation • East London based • Funded through CLG and EQUAL • Part of Tackling Multiple Disadvantage in London Network • It’s EXCELLENT!!

  4. Client Profile • 75% female • 189 households signed up to-date • 70% aged 25 to 49 • 21% aged under 25 • 44% unemployed for over 26 months • 28% have ESOL needs • 65% in receipt of Income Support

  5. Employment and training advice Signposting to benefits advice Childcare CV Workshops Contact Day Events Advocacy Monthly Travelcard Interview and Work Clothing vouchers Housing Options Coaching Needs Assessment Pre-employment training Range of Services

  6. Our Approach • Identification of Clients • Living in temporary accommodation • Able to undertake training and/or employment • Of working age • Method of Engagement • Outreach through home visits • Review Appointments

  7. Social Mobility Impact • Increase of aspirational expectations • Increase awareness of current local employment climate • Active participation of available opportunities – no longer on the sidelines • Increase understanding of how behaviours affect their children • Willingness to travel outside of home borough

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