The Prince’s Trust Friday 9 th December 2016 LECG
History Started in 1976 by HRH The Prince of Wales Saw a need to help young people struggling to find direction in life
Thousands learn the hard way
Wha hat do w t do we do? e do? Design and deliver programmes of activity to YP aged 13-30 year olds who maybe struggling at school, been long-term unemployed, been in care, been in trouble with the law. Who want to change their lives for the better Helping young people ac Helping oung people achie hieve
The he scale scale of of need need Almost 800,000 16-24 year olds in the UK are not in work, education or training. Youth unemployment costs an estimated £10 million per day in benefits and lost productivity Number of 18-24 year olds growing up without a role model in life is increasing – Real lack of aspirations. Research and evaluation is a key feature so we can try to influence National policy. (Youth Index) Young B oung Brit ritain ain Today oday
New digital skills report December 2016 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Information and Communications Technology (ICT) access, skills and relevant content are not equally available to all. This unique report sets out to analyse the range of digital skills that young people from different backgrounds possess. Disadvantaged young people are likely to have lower quality access and lower levels of digital skills which impede their ability to take up education and employment opportunities. This is also likely to prevent them from avoiding risks that might lead to physical or emotional harm. This report aims to shed some light on the troubling inequalities in digital engagement which exist today between disadvantaged and advantaged young people.
The he scale scale of of need need – Leicester Leicestershir shire More social research and greater understanding of the children, young people and young adults we support. Youth unemployment is a large blanket statement. What can be addressed through future LCC policies and service reform. Our Talent match Partnership is here to help us learn more. You will hear about this later. Young B oung Brit ritain ain Today oday
Impact We were 40 years old this year. The Trust has helped over 825,000 young people. 79% moved into employment, education or training. 80,000 business start ups created. 6,000 volunteers have been involved. 1,000 delivery partners support our work.
The Prince’s Trust Programmes How we can work with LECG members.
Core Programmes Public and Delivery Get Started private sector partners Fairbridge funding Team Achieve programme Young People Volunteers Development Awards Enterprise Programme Get Into Samsung Centres Young Ambassadors Job Ambassadors
Team Programme (is now 26 years old!) A 12-week personal development programme which is run and managed by over 130 partner organisations in locations throughout the UK. Confidence, and motivation boosted Personal skills, communication and teamwork Community awareness. (Ideas for projects could come from LECG)
What happens on Team…. Week Activity Involving 1 Introductions Ice breakers activities, planning for and planning programme and qualification 2 Residential Adventurous activities at residential week centre 3 – 6 Community Plan, fundraise and complete a project project to benefit the community 7 – 8 Work Complete a work placement with a placement local employer 9 Next steps CV and interview skills training and practice 10-11 Team Build relationships with a local challenge groups to help them 12 Final Present their journey and future presentation plans to family and supporters
What Happened when Talent Match joined forces with the Trust? ..\Videos\Princes trust 40th Birthday.wpl We have reached 642 more young people in Leicester and Leicestershire. 43% of these young people are not known to DWP so do not appear on any youth unemployment statistics. 299 lives that we all thought were ok.
SO WHAT IS TALENT MATCH? • An £108 million investment by Big Lottery to tackle youth unemployment. 21 areas of England. Social research is at the heart of it. • A panel of local young people and partners from across the voluntary, public and private sectors were awarded £2.5 million for Leicester and Leicestershire in 2014. 5 Year projects. • The key aim is to bring together young people, employers, public sector led by a local charity to deliver more local employer-led solutions for the long-term unemployed aged 18 to 25. • We are rated as one of the top 5 performing in the country based on several indicators. (Sustained job outcomes, YP Engagement, Innovation, and Young people being involved in programme design and evaluation.) • Will anyone take any notice of our learning? What will our legacy be?
How could LECG or LCC link with our social research? What are the characteristics of the 642 young people we’re engaging? 63% Male 65% 37% Female 35% National Talent Match clients 23% Disability Leicestershire 21% Talent Match clients 20% BME 51% 20% Hidden NEET 42% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% Average age is 22. Average length of unemployment is 2 years. 80% have issues with their mental health.
How could LECG or LCC link with our social research?
HIDDEN TALENT PROJECT? “Reach the unemployed with disabilities.” Bit of a blanket approach! The Hidden Talent Project was set up by young people to focus on ‘Hidden conditions and disabilities’. Our aims and objectives: 1. Raise awareness with employers regarding hidden disabilities and the potential barriers created through recruitment processes. 2. Helping employers become more familiar with the various conditions that we consider to be invisible. 3. To work with employers to create best practice from recruitment to ongoing in work support.
What next for our partnership? Employment Barriers 52% Lack of job opportunities locally 58% 53% Lack of prior work experience 56% National Talent 45% Lack of job specific skills Match clients 51% 50% Leicestershire Lack of qualifications 49% Talent Match clients 46% Lack of confidence 39% 38% Lack of interview skills 35% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 38% of Talent Match clients in Leicestershire turned down a job opportunity or decided not to apply for a job in the past 12 months because of access to and/or cost of transport; 32% reported on this nationally
Behind all the numbers every young person has their own story to tell……..
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