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Background. Youth unemployment rising Refocusing our business engagement Perceived expense of university Skills gaps. Small media company Growing and graduate entry not right for them. Medium care agency Growing sector with high turnover. Why businesses get involved.

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  1. Background • Youth unemployment rising • Refocusing our business engagement • Perceived expense of university • Skills gaps

  2. Small media company Growing and graduate entry not right for them Medium care agency Growing sector with high turnover Why businesses get involved • National childcare chain • Large number of roles to fill locally • Large construction company • S106 agreement

  3. Maximising relationships with other Council services £ Letter from your Leader/Cabinet Member £ Attending networking events £ Business newsletter or portal £ S106 agreements ££ Employer Engagement Contractual obligations ££ 100 in 100 days campaign £££ Speaking at networking events ££ Working with local established training providers/network ££ Liaising with established business networks or boards ££ Promoting via NAS ££

  4. Barriers, challenges…… and solutions Solutions from our services • Small businesses • One stop shop • Free recruitment service • Ongoing mentoring to apprentice and supervisor • Recommendations • Large businesses • Focus on 16-24 year old Camden residents • Case studies and business benefits Barriers and Challenges • Small businesses • Crowded marketplace • HR expertise and time • Intensive support • Choosing providers • Large businesses • Ensuring a local focus • Building a business case

  5. Outcomes and impacts. • King’s Cross Construction Skills Centre • 102 new starts in 2011/12 so far against a target of 110 for the year. • Camden Apprenticeships • 65 new starts in 2011/12 – reached target. Anticipate 70 starts by the end of the financial year. • Retention: 77% • 30% of our candidates are from vulnerable backgrounds

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