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Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Find out about the Employment Routes program by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. We deliver bespoke training to upskill the unemployed and economically inactive, directly linked to local labor market needs. Partnering with organizations like DWP/JCP and Communities First, we create tailored programs to help candidates gain paid employment. Join us to learn more!

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Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

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  1. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Employment Routes Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Employment Routes

  2. What are Employment • Routes ? • Delivery of bespoke programmes to upskill the unemployed and economically inactive • Linked directly to Labour Market needs • Jointly funded through Adult Education and Communities First

  3. RCT has a population of 234,410, of which 149,100 are aged 16 – 64. Just over 24% of the working age population are economically inactive (36,300) 9,700 of these have identified as wanting to gain paid employment In addition 3,853 people within RCT are claiming Jobseekers/Universal Credit Why are these programmes needed ?

  4. How do these programmes • Work? • Source new Employers and meet to discuss • needs • Develop individual tailored programme to suit • both employer and potential participants’ needs • Work with partners to ensure suitable • candidates are referred into programme

  5. Partners • DWP/JCP • Communities First • Communities 4 Work • Lift Project • 3rd Sector

  6. Delivery of programme Induction • ESA Assessment • Overview of what is expected by Employer • Pre Interview for eligibility for training • In depth discussion of what is expected of the participant • Completion of paperwork and evidence of eligibility Training • Up to two full weeks of Sector Specific training Guaranteed Interview with Employer

  7. What do we deliver? • Sector Specific • Employment Routes • Care – Cwm Taf NHS • Employment Route to Cardiff • Bus • Care – Domiciliary • Call Centre/Admin • Retail • Hospitality & Catering • Construction • Security • PTS - Railways

  8. Benefits to local Businesses • Prepare local people for local jobs • Support local businesses in addressing skills deficit • Provide recognized Sector Specific training/qualifications (reducing the cost to employers?)

  9. Benefits to Participants • Understanding of the sector before committing in full to the training • Relevant qualifications • Guaranteed interview, work experience • Opportunity to change career direction

  10. The George Restaurant Local Business • Involved prior to opening • Worked closely with DWP to assist in sourcing 12 local people • 12 trained • 12 interview • 12 offered work trials • 7 employed • 6 still employed after 6 months • Provided relevant training: • Bar Licence • Food Hygiene • First Aid • Health and Safety • Interview Preparation skills

  11. Individual Case Study • Trevor Nash • 53 years old • Worked in Manufacturing • Made Redundant • Started Employment Route with NHS • Now Employed Full Time as HCA

  12. OutcomesMay 16 - Present • 201 - Overall number of Participants • 173 - Number gaining 1 or more qualification • 48 - Number currently on training • 82 - Number who attended interview • 25 - Number who attended work placement/job trial • 62 - Number gone into paid employment so far

  13. Partner talk Mr Ian Hargreaves Employer & Partnership Manager for Rhondda Cynon Taf

  14. Employer TalkBev PritchardPathways to Employment Project Manager

  15. Employer Talk Patrick Riley Human Resources Advisor

  16. Question & Answer Session

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