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A Guide to Employment

Pathways for Employers

Andrew Briggs

Schools and Learning (01983) 821000

andrew.briggs@iow.gov.uk

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A Guide to Employment Pathways for Employers

Context

This short paper has been put together to support employers in understanding the pathways that could be used to engage young people in

employment or work related activities. It explains the pathways that an employer could use to engage a young person, including any costs

associated with this route. It links into the new governments initiatives around the “Youth Contract”

Youth Contract

In November 2011, the Deputy Prime Minister announced a £1 billion Youth Contract to help young unemployed people get a job. Over three

years from April 2012 the Youth Contract will provide at least 410,000 new work places for 18 to 24 year olds.

The Youth Contract will provide nearly half-a-million new opportunities for young people, including apprenticeships and work experience placements. It also marks a substantial increase in the support and help available to young people through the Work Programme, Jobcentre Plus and Sector-Based Work Academies.

This package follows extensive discussions with businesses about the practical help Government can provide to make it easier for them to take on fresh talent.

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The key measures include:

Cash payments to encourage employers to recruit young people.

There will be 160,000 job subsidies available worth up to £2,275 each for businesses who take on an 18-24 year-old from the Work Programme.

This is more than enough to cover an employer’s National Insurance contributions for a year and exceeds the recommendations by the CBI in their recent report on youth employment.

An extra 250,000 Work Experience places over the next three years, taking the total to at least 100,000 a year.

This will come with an offer of a Work Experience place for every 18 to 24 year-old who wants one, before they enter the Work Programme.

Figures show that the Work Experience scheme is proving effective, with half of under-25 year-olds coming off benefits within three months.

At least 20,000 extra incentive payments worth £1500 each for employers to take on young people as apprentices, taking the total number of payments available to 40,000 next year.

Extra support through Jobcentre Plus in the form of weekly, rather than fortnightly, signing-on meetings, more time to talk to an adviser and a National Careers Service interview.

The measures differ from previous schemes over the last decade, as they are focused on equipping young people with the skills and opportunities to gain long-term sustainable employment in the private sector.

Employment Pathways

There are many pathways open to employers, training providers and Jobcentre plus to offer young people opportunities of employment who are

of school age and beyond. The enclosed table tries to explain these routes and to provide clarity for employers of costs etc.

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Employment Pathways

Programme Name

Further Information Cost to Employer Contact

Employment below the compulsory school leaving age

Some students still at school will take the opportunity of some part time working and it is important that employers understand the legal position with regard to this. Employers should be aware that the law regulating the employment / working of young people is quite specific.

Young people (of compulsory school age including Year 11) cannot be employed in the following circumstances:

where the child is under 13 years of age (except in specified circumstances)

before the close of school hours on any day on which they are required to attend school or after 8.30am.

for more than 2 hours on any day on which they are required to attend school.

before 07.00 or after 19.00 on any day.

for more than 2 hours on any Sunday.

to do any work other than light work, i.e. work which does not jeopardise a child’s safety, health, development, attendance at school or participation in work experience.

for more than 5 hours (8 if the child is 15 or over) on any Saturday or on weekdays during school holidays.

for more than 25 hours each week (35 if the child is

National Minimum Wage does not apply Secondary Education Centres as follows:

Carisbrooke College

(Island Innovation

Trust)

Christ the King

College (Ecumenical

School)

Cowes Enterprise

College (Ormiston

Academy)

Medina College

(Island Innovation

Trust)

Ryde Academy

(Academies

Enterprise Trust)

Sandown Bay

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15 or over) during school holidays.

Employers MUST complete and submit an Application for Child Employment (Form WM8) to the Local Authority for approval. This form can be found on the Council's website here.

Academy

(Academies

Enterprise Trust)

Isle of Wight Studio

School

The Island Free

School

Special School

St Georges School

(includes a sixth

form)

Pupil Referral Unit

Island Learning

Centre

Employment above the compulsory school leaving age

Any young person who is not of compulsory school age i.e. above 16. However from September 2013 the government is introducing the Raised Participation Age:

Jonathan Hill (Lord Hill) wrote to local authorities on 17th February 2011 highlighting that following the most recent Spending Review, the Chancellor announced that the Government will raise the age of participation in education and training. The age of compulsory participation in

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) is a minimum amount per hour that most workers in the UK are entitled to be paid.

Current NMW rates

There are different levels of NMW, depending on your age and whether you are an apprentice. The rates from 1 October 2015 are:

To advertise jobs please use Jobcentre Plus in Newport Address: Department for Work & Pensions | Work Services Directorate| Newport Jobcentre Plus, Broadlands House |

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education or training will be raised to 17 in September 2013 (currently in Year 10) and to 18 in September 2015 (currently in Year 8) - or on the completion of a full level 3 programme, whichever is sooner. The success of this move will be grounded in action taken in 2010-11, as local authorities work with their partners to develop clear trajectories leading to full participation.

£6.70– the main rate for workers aged 21 and over

£5.50 – the 18-20 rate

£3.87 –the 16-17 rate for workers above school leaving age but under 18

£3.30 –the apprentice rate, for apprentices under 19 or 19 or over in the first year of their apprenticeship

If the employee is of compulsory school age you are not entitled to the NMW. Some employment rights are also different (see above)

Staplers Road | Newport, Isle of Wight | PO30 2HX | Tel 01983 273166 The LA Education Participation Team who provide a weekly bulletin – Education, Employment and Training Opportunities Address: Choices (Participation Team) County Hall High Street Newport Isle of Wight PO30 1UD 01983 821000

Traineships A traineeship is an education and training programme with work experience that unlocks the great potential of young people and prepares them for their future careers by helping them to become ‘work ready’.

Designed to help young people aged 16 to 24 who don’t yet have the appropriate skills or experience, traineeships provide the essential work preparation training, English, maths and work experience needed to secure an

apprenticeship or employment.

The flexibility of traineeships offers employers the opportunity to help build a pool of high quality future recruits for your sector.

To find out more about offering traineeships and the benefits they can bring to a business, contact the National Apprenticeship Service.

The National Apprenticeship Service offers free, impartial advice and support

The five main work based training providers based on the island that offer this pathway are:

HTP Training (01983) 533926

Island Training (01983) 550609

Smart Training and Recruitment Ltd

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For more information click here

to employers. This includes simplifying the process of finding a trainee through the support of employer focused teams and find a traineeship, where employers can advertise their opportunities for free

(01983) 530440

FNTC training and Consultancy Ltd (01983) 559322

The Motivational

Preparation

College for

Training (MPCT).

(02920) 736797

Apprenticeships (Please see APPENDIX 1 flow chart)

Apprenticeships are work-based training programmes designed around the needs of employers, which lead to national recognised qualifications. You can use Apprenticeships to train both new and existing employees. Funding is available to train apprentices. Candidates need to be 16 or over to apply for an Apprenticeship. Entry requirements will depend on the Apprenticeship you want to do. There are three levels available:

Intermediate Apprenticeships (equivalent to five good GCSE passes)

Advanced Level Apprenticeships (equivalent to two A level passes)

Higher Apprenticeships (lead to qualifications at NVQ Level 4 or, in some cases, a Foundation Degree)

A new National Minimum Wage from 1st October 2015 for an apprenticeship is £3.30 per hour. The wage applies to:

All apprentices aged under 19

Apprentices aged 19 or over in the first year of their Apprenticeship

NOTE Apprenticeships must be employed on a

minimum 30 hour week contract that may

involve release to study with the local

provider. Any study time forms part of

the contract of employment and is a

salaried element of the employment

contract.

Many employers tend to pay more as the

The six main work based training providers based on the island are:

HTP Training (01983) 533926

Island Training (01983) 550609

The Care Learning Centre (01983) 533993

Smart Training and Recruitment Ltd (01983) 530440

FNTC training and Consultancy Ltd (01983) 559322

Haddon Training Ltd (01672) 519977

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candidate develops their skills. Research has found that the average apprentice takes home around £170 per week. NOTE As we require consistency in contractual

arrangements the council will employ at

the £3.30 (October 2015) hourly rate that

rises to the relevant national minimum

wage rate following year 1 if the

apprentice is 19 or over

Like most other employees, employed apprentices get at least 20 days’ paid holiday per year. This is on top of bank holidays NOTE The council is now registered as an

employer to advertise apprenticeship

vacancies free of charge. The standard

vacancy protocols apply of

redeployment, internal ad and then

external ad unless authorisation panel

has approved otherwise

Funding for Training Apprenticeship funding is available from the National Apprenticeship Service. The size of the contribution varies

For our island online prospectus click here For our island education and training offer - Choices click here For further information

about apprenticeships

from the National

Apprenticeship Service

visit:

www.apprenticeships.org

.uk

(Please see APPENDIX

1 flow chart)

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depending on your sector and the age of the candidate. If the apprentice is aged 16–18 years old, you will receive 100 per cent of the cost of the training; if they are 19-24 years old, you will receive up to 50 per cent; if they are 25 years old or over you may only get a contribution depending on the sector and area in which you operate. NOTE Some of the island providers are not asking for any employer contribution for the 18-24’s at the moment. There may also be incentive payments available for some employers such as the AGE grant

Work Experience

Almost £1billion will be spent over the next three years to provide unemployed young people with extra help as part of a new "Youth Contract"

An extra 250,000 Work Experience places over the next three years, taking the total to at least 100,000 a year.

This will come with an offer of a Work Experience place for every 18 to 24 year-old who wants one, before they enter the Work Programme.

Figures show that the Work Experience scheme is proving effective, with half of under-25 year-olds coming off benefits within three months.

There is no cost to the employer. The employer needs to let Jobcentre Plus know if it wished to take part in this initiative NOTE Work Experience for the council is being coordinated by shared services ~HR. Any departments interested in offering this should contact Paul Littler. For children leaving care Steven

Woodford, participation officer is

responsible for work experience

Department for Work & Pensions | Work Services Directorate| Newport Jobcentre Plus, Broadlands House | Staplers Road | Newport, Isle of Wight | PO30 2HX | Tel 01983 273166

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Extra support through Jobcentre Plus in the form of weekly, rather than fortnightly, signing-on meetings, more time to talk to an adviser and a National Careers Service interview.

placements

Work Programme

The Work Programme replaces several existing welfare-to-work programmes with a single, comprehensive programme designed to deliver more consistent, capable support for job seekers through a simplified and streamlined process.

The Work Programme provides tailored support for claimants who need more help to undertake active and effective jobseeking. Participants receive support to overcome barriers that prevent them from finding and staying in work. It is delivered by DWP contracted service providers who have been given complete autonomy to decide how best to support participants while meeting their minimum service delivery standards.

For more information click here

All costs are met by the DWP contracted service

Department for Work & Pensions | Work Services Directorate| Newport Jobcentre Plus, Broadlands House | Staplers Road | Newport, Isle of Wight | PO30 2HX | Tel 01983 273166

NEET (Not in Education Employment or Training) programmes

Phase 2 Phase 2 is for all young people who are aged 16 – 19 (up

to 25 for young people with learning difficulties and / or

disabilities) who are not currently in education, training, or

employment. As well as providing a Mentor / Adviser to

support the young person to access opportunities in

education, training or employment, Phase 2 also enables

the young person to access a range of personal

development activities which can support them to

This programme is fully funded by European Social funding

The LA Education Participation Team Address: Choices (Participation Team) County Hall High Street Newport Isle of Wight PO30 1UD

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overcome personal barriers to progression.

Phase 2 can also provide additional support for young

people at risk of becoming NEET (not in employment,

education or training) from the age of 14 to 16 who are

currently attending school or college.

Tel: 01983 821000

Youth Contract The Youth Contract is for young people aged 16 or 17 who have less than two GCSE qualifications at Grade C, and are currently not in education, training, or employment. Through the Youth Contract, Choices (Participation Team) provides the young person with their own personal Mentor/Adviser to support them to participate in education, training or employment

This programme is fully funded by European Social funding

The LA Education Participation Team Address: Choices (Participation Team) County Hall High Street Newport Isle of Wight PO30 1UD Tel: 01983 821000

Get Ready 2 Work

This programme is a two week programme designed for young people who are registered as Not in Education Employment or Training (NEET). The programme is designed for young people who are looking for a job and to provide the young person with employability skills, CV writing and interview technique

This programme is fully funded by the IW Council

The LA Education Participation Team Address: Choices (Participation Team) County Hall High Street Newport Isle of Wight PO30 1UD

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Tel: 01983 821000

Real Opportunities Now (RON)

This programme is a two week programme designed for young people who are registered as Not in Education Employment or Training (NEET). The programme is designed for young people who are looking for education or training and is designed to provide the young person with aspiration and motivational skills; alongside this, it introduces the young person to the training opportunities that the island can offer

This programme is fully funded by the IW Council

The LA Education Participation Team Address: Choices (Participation Team) County Hall High Street Newport Isle of Wight PO30 1UD 01983 821000

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APPENDIX 1

Apprenticeship flow diagram

So you want an apprentice? Minimum 30 hr per week

contract that includes time

out with learning provider

Which provider?

Business Administration

HTP Training (01983) 533926

Island Training (01983) 550609

Smart Training and Recruitment Ltd (01983) 530440

Care

The Care Learning Centre (01983) 533993

Engineering

Island Training (01983) 550609

For our island education and training offer - Choices click here

?

Apprenticeship salary

£3.30 per hour (October 2015)

Rising to appropriate national minimum wage only if aged 19 and

over and following first year of employment

Leads to a permanent

substantive position

Traineeship only – terminates at end of

contract (completion of qualification)

Business case to Authorisation Panel for

approval

Advertise

Redeployment (1 wk)

Internal (1 wk)

External

Liaise with chosen provider re vacancy and

when external ad is available

Recruit

Undertake

qualification

Learning costs

Apprentice aged:

16-18 – 100% funded

19-24 – 50% funded

25 + - full contribution

from employer

Complete

qualification

Retain apprentice

as permanent

employee –

Complete change

request form

Apprentice leaves –

complete leaver

form