David Coleman 14-19 Consultant

Children and Learning21st June 2012

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council Children & Learning

Times are changing,

but Apprenticeships keep growing

Southend-on-Sea

Population

• 2009 Population of 164,200

• High population density – 3,910 per sq km.

• An old and ageing population,

• A growing population expected to reach 170,700 by 2015.

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Post-16 Education offer

12 secondary schools in Southend currently 11 have Sixth Forms

1 large Further Education College

Southend Adult Community College

Nova Partnership 14 Work-based Learning providers

Regional and National Work-based Learning Providers

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Post-16 participation

September 2011 98% of year 11 learners participated in Education, Training and Employment

March 2012, 16-18 NEET are currently 5.8%  

341 young people are 17 & 18 years old

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Employment Opportunities

• Large scale Employment Opportunities in Business and Financial Services, Hospitality and Tourism, Care, and Retail.

• Specialist opportunities in key growth sectors such as Creative and Cultural, Aviation and Advanced Engineering, and Medical Instrumentation.

• Southend’s connectivity with London means it is a viable commuter town with residents benefiting from high paid opportunities in London which are readily commutable.

• Expansion of London Southend Airport will provide a range of jobs both directly at the airport as well as providing other opportunities.

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Supporting Apprenticeship

Wage subsidy to support Public and Private Sector Apprenticeships

Encouraging education providers to recruit apprentices

Raising awareness in the business community

Highlighting achievements with Council Members

Vulnerable groups

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Success so far

•Schools taking on apprentices

•Local Authority continuing to recruit apprentices

•Working with small business to recruit apprentices

•Procurement

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is committed to improving work opportunities and skills for 16-19 year olds, apprenticeships and work based placements for GCSE age students to help them gain insight into potential areas for employment, particularly for those young people leaving care.

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Next Steps

• Continue to recruit apprentices in the Public Sector

• Raising awareness of apprenticeship opportunities

• Encourage Schools, Colleges and Work-based Learning Providers to recruit apprentices

• Encourage Private Sector to recruit apprentices through procurements process

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