Transcript Constructing the Future Catherine Pickup Project Manager
Constructing the Future
Catherine Pickup Project Manager
Elevate…….
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Is one of 9 national HMR pathfinders Is here for the long haul Has £100m for the first 2 years (04 – 06) Works with 5 local authorities to deliver Has a sub-regional project to deliver training and employment opportunities which….
Works with existing initiatives AND… Develops ideas and solutions
Pendle
Colne
Blackburn
Inner North West Brierfield West Accrington Clayton-le-Moors and Enfield
Hyndburn Padiham
Stoneyholme / Daneshouse
Burnley
Burnley Wood South West Burnley Inner South East
Darwen Bacup / Stacksteads
Darwen Bacup / Stacksteads
East Lancashire: a place of choice?...
A place to live, work, relax and visit?...
Why?...
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34% of population have no qualifications Over reliance on low end of value chain Wages below national and regional averages 38/46 wards within 20% most deprived in England 20% limiting long term illness 20% of mortgagees negative equity Fractured communities-parallel lives
How….?
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Retain and support existing communities Clearance and land assembly Improve existing housing stock Private rented sector Stabilise neighbourhoods Environmental works Build new housing Detailed local strategy development community involvement AND….
Constructing the Future
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Existing Skill Shortages, BUT… Oversubscription to training courses Low Capacity of Local Businesses Underemployment Pockets of high unemployment Elevate + Lift + Schools + Hospitals etc…….
Opportunities to make a difference
Problem…
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To increase the supply of skilled and qualified people to the construction industry
X Provision – quality and scope External funding - direct/indirect Capacity - space, resources, funding X Lack of progression routes
Solutions…
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Alternative models of training & skill building Programme and research to influence mainstream provision Right recruits!
Innovation and higher level skills centre Professional Pathways Developer, main contractor resources
Problem…
2. To grow the construction sector in East Lancashire and improve its ability to compete regionally and nationally
Willingness – training, recruitment Diversity of businesses X Low capacity – 95% small/micro X Inexperience – public sector
Solutions…
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PQQ/feedback/benchmarking tool to inform the programme of support Utilisation of existing best practice club Encouragement of collaborative working Combination of interactive and 1-2-1 Workforce development Benchmarking E-marketplace Accreditations for supply chain
Problem…
3.
To promote economic inclusion within the construction industry
Procurement driven – developers/ contractors
Multiple partners, local initiatives X Diversity issues – demographics X Low achievement, low aspirations
Solutions…
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Procurement strategy as driver Tried and tested….Youthbuild Tell and sell – employers and individuals Partnership with organisations WITH resources !!
Pull people through by supporting employers Target under-represented & disadvantaged Talk to people on their own territory
How (1)…?
Steering Group:
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Local Authorities Colleges/Providers Lancashire Learning & Skills Council North West Regional Development Agency CITB Construction Skills & Summit Skills Business Link/Industry Job Centre Plus/Connexions LEBP
Via procurement strategy:
How (2)…?
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Discussion and negotiation Partnering agreements Clearly identified outputs BUT….
Room for innovation!
Delivery of outputs monitored Carrot and Stick!
Assistance to achieve
How (3)…?
Brokerage Delivery Vehicle Clients Suppliers Const ructors Local People Clearing House Business Support Training Providers Supply = Demand Output capture
Results…..
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Jobs and careers for local people Prequalified local businesses with increased market opportunities Qualified workforce – professional and craft Expansion of CSCS/OSAT Progression enhanced – Master Crafts route Leverage of additional funding Clearing House in place to provide multi functional brokerage......
Constructing the Future
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Existing Skill Shortages, BUT… Oversubscription to training courses Low Capacity of Local Businesses Underemployment Pockets of high unemployment Elevate + Lift + Schools + Hospitals etc…….
Opportunities to make a difference
If you want to know more….
Elevate East Lancashire 01282 661400 – Office Catherine Pickup - 07989 386549 Tom Dobrashian - 07751 422630 [email protected]
Website: www.elevate-eastlancs.co.uk