Developing the Young Workforce

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1 Developing the Young Workforce Rebecca Chad: Development Officer (Skills 3-18) September 2015 Document title Transforming lives through learning

2 Document title Transforming lives through learning

3 Overarching Target To reduce the level of youth unemployment (excluding those in full-time education) by 40% by 2021 Baseline: 52,000 (Jan-Mar 14). Update June 15 Document title Transforming lives through learning

4 Ensuring strengthened pathways for all young people to pursue education, training and employment. Increasing collaboration between all partners to deliver reforms. Document title Transforming lives through learning

5 Developing the Young Workforce Ensuring all young people access the broadest range of opportunities by: All partners, at all levels, developing a clear understanding amongst young people, parents / carers and practitioners of the value of vocational education for all of our young people All partners, at all levels, placing a sharper focus on skills for work and employability Schools, colleges and employers improving the quality of learning about the world of work and knowledge about the wide range of career options Document title Transforming lives through learning

6 ...and at 50 Youth unemployment lowers wages and happiness over thirty-five years later... Document title 50...and the more months of unemployment when young, the bigger the effects. Transforming lives through learning Source: Bell, D.N.F. and Blanchflower, D.G., Youth Unemployment in Europe and the United States, IZA Discussion Paper No. 5673, April 2011

7 Activity Update Encouraging leadership and partnership DYW Learning Events LA/partners self evaluation Linking with stakeholders and partners Raising awareness CfE HT events Young People Conversation days National Learning Events Employer and parental engagement Developing Products Standard for Career Education Standard for Work Placements Guidance on School/Employer Partnerships. Developing Regional DYW groups. Document title Transforming lives through learning

8 What was the answer given? Document title Transforming lives through learning

9 What will be different in Establishment of regional DYW Groups Career Education Standard (3-18) released Work Placements Standard draft with toolkits released Guidance on School/Employer Partnerships released New certification for work placements in schools - workplace learning plans Testing of new approaches across the country Document title Transforming lives through learning

10 Parity of pathways Modern Apprenticeships focused on higher level skills and industry needs Align provision better to Skills Investment Plans, Regional Skills Assessments and improve identification of employer demand Increase annual volume to 30,000 starts p.a. by 2020 and aim to increase starts at SVQ3, underpinned by research Development of advanced apprenticeships working with HE and professional bodies Development of MA branding and marketing collateral Strategic marketing to support STEM and key sectors Document title Transforming lives through learning

11 Education Scotland Denholm House Almondvale Business Park Almondvale Way Livingston EH54 6GA Contact Document title Transforming lives through learning

12 / Developing the Young Workforce Employer led Skills Development Laura Peacock Investors in Young People

13 / Recruiting and developing Young People IIP background business improvement through people Skills for Growth created with SDS Investors in Young People created and evolved Focus on employers interacting with young people to bring in the right skills, recruiting more young people and developing and retaining that talent in the workforce Investors In People Scotland

14 / Skills for Growth SDS project with IIP delivery This is our partnership project with Skills Development Scotland. We learn about the business and what they need in order to grow and be successful. A key part of this is skills. The Skills Action Plan is specific, relevant to company needs and will recommend skills development solutions that can support the business. Included in this are discussions about Youth Employment and signposting to support to make it happen.

15 / Investors in Young People DYW- Invest in Youth Accolade - Launched July Standard Specifically developed for Youth Employment celebrate and support Attracting/Recruiting; Supporting/Guiding/Developing and Retaining Young People DYW stated there should be levels of accreditation: Second Generation framework launched July Standard, Silver and Gold. Investors In People Scotland

16 / Business Need for Young People Why is building the skills and talents of Young People important to employers? They need people who are: Capable and skilled Loyal Up for it Want to be part of success Flexible Challenging YOUNG PEOPLE Investors In People Scotland

17 / Investors in Young People framework Investors In People Scotland

18 / Who is this for? Any employer who is already or WANTS to employ Young People WANT to employ YP develop plans around good practice outcomes. Employing SOME YP - evaluate effectiveness and develop further. Employer of YP - celebrate success and builds on improvement. Investors In People Scotland

19 Developing Young People Investors In People Scotland

20 Effective Learning & Development Investors In People Scotland

21 Impact on Young People Investors In People Scotland

22 Summary Employers need to bring in and develop skills gaps and shortages Young People want to learn and grow Young People are agile and up for change and will develop as markets/needs develop We are here to help! Identify needs, develop plans, ensure effectiveness and celebrate success. Investors In People Scotland

23 / Thank you Laura Peacock. Tel: Interactive tool - Youtube Channel