Fermanagh District Council Employability Project.
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Fermanagh District CouncilFermanagh District Council
Employability Project
BackgroundBackgroundLack of highly skilled job
opportunities“low wage” economyLack of public sector jobs in the areaLack of large employers in area
Leading toLoss of well qualified people from the
area.
Council already offered a range Council already offered a range of opportunities for people in of opportunities for people in educationeducation
Work experiencePaid work placementUnpaid work placementInternships
But nothing offered for graduates/school leavers
Aim of the Employability Aim of the Employability Project PilotProject Pilot
Offer paid employmentTarget recent school leaversOffer a range of job opportunitiesGive experience to improve
employability (6 months)
Range of opportunities Range of opportunities offeredofferedConstruction Site supervisorTechnical Support Events/Sports DevelopmentCorporate ServicesFinanceTown Warden
PracticalitiesPracticalities
Funding - Council - DEL through Steps to Work
In conjunction with Jobs and Benefits Office
Public advertisementNormal recruitment process
During the programme During the programme candidates were given:-candidates were given:-
Full inductionTraining planNominated workplace mentorInterview skills trainingHelp/advice and assistance with
job applications
Advantages Advantages
For the Council:-Highly motivated employeesAdditional support to compliment existing workforceAccess to the most up to date knowledge/skillsEnabled the piloting on new positionsIncreased our capacity to respond to demands (G8!)Retention of skilled people in the area for six months
AdvantagesAdvantages
For the Employee:-Valuable work experience to compliment their educationRelevant trainingImprove their employabilityAllows the opportunity to try different areas of work/employers
DisadvantagesDisadvantagesCostRequires commitment to induct,
train and support participantsNo guarantee of job at the endPeople who are underemployed
could not apply
Feedback/EvaluationFeedback/Evaluation
3 participants have secured temporary positions with the Council
1 participant has went to Australia for work
2 participants have secured other employment in the area
2 are still actively seeking employment
Future PlansFuture Plans
Looking at a menu of optionsSkills Development ProgrammeSteps to work tasters/work experienceGraduate programmeA new Employability scheme