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Gain insights into Jobcentre Plus's commitment to supporting the Third Sector, exemplified through case studies like ESF programs and Future Jobs Fund initiatives. Learn about the impact of the NW Region's leadership in Third Sector engagement.
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Supporting The Compact – A Jobcentre Plus perspective Cheryl Davies Senior Regional Partnership Manager
Jobcentre Plus – a national organisation • Led centrally • Prime Contracting Policy • Commitment to supporting the Third Sector
Delivering Regionally • Working within contracting policy • Acknowledgement of the key role the Third Sector plays • Good links to lead Third Sector organisations to support implementation
ESF – a Case Study • New ESF programme, change in direction • Engagement with socially excluded customers; ensured specifications were explicit • A need to link new Prime contractors to the organisations engaged with these customers • Provider Network Events
Future Jobs Fund • DWP repeating their promise to support the Third Sector • NW highest number of FJF bids and vacancies • Third Sector playing a key role in delivery
Summary • NW Region has led on Third Sector engagement • Strong links to lead organisations • Continues to test Prime contractors commitment to these links • DWP delivering Third Sector events nationally