ppn plenary meeting 11 th september 2015 dungarvan social inclusion & community activation...
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PPN Plenary Meeting11th September 2015
Dungarvan
Social Inclusion & Community Activation Programme (SICAP)
Waterford Area Partnership Ltd is contracted to Waterford Local Community Development Committee to deliver the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme in Waterford City & County.
Duration of the contract is April 2015 to December 2017
Waterford Area Partnership Ltd was incorporated in June 1996 with Charitable Status. A voluntary board is elected with representatives from
• Statutory Sector• Community and Voluntary• Environment • Social Partners
Our Mission Statement:“By working in partnership and through consultation, to make a positive impact on
the quality of life of the long-term unemployed , and the socially and
economically excluded in Waterford”.
The following are examples of community initiatives• Care & Repair (Age Action – Tús)• WESLIN/Education Intervention Task Group• Suicide Prevention Action Plan in Waterford City• Golden Years Festival• Waterford Volunteer Information Service
Employment based projects include• Local Employment Service• Local Training Initiatives e.g. GROW Horticulture• Community Employment Schemes• Job Sampling Initiative• Healthy Waterford
WAP Initiatives & Projects
New Programme
New Process
Social Inclusion & Community Activation Programme (SICAP)
To respond to local priorities based on • Empowering local communities• Education and Lifelong Learning• Employment and Enterprise Opportunities
Key principles are based on• Community Development• Equality and Anti-discrimination practices• Collaborative approaches
Aim of SICAP
WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY HUBS
WATERFORD CITY EAST
HUB
TRAMORE & WATERFORD CITY WEST
HUB
COMERAGH HUB
DUNGARVAN & LISMORE HUB
WATERFORD CITYSOUTH HUB
Defined set of Programme Beneficiaries
DISADVANTAGED AREAS
50 % of Individuals and Local Community Groups supported by SICAP must reside in areas as defined by POBAL Deprivation Index
Disadvantaged
Very Disadvantaged
Extremely Disadvantaged
Defined set of Programme Beneficiaries
Issue Based Target Groups
Children & Families in Disadvantaged area Roma
Lone Parents Unemployed (including those not on the Live Register)
New Communities – including refugees/asylum seekers Travellers
People living in disadvantaged Communities
Young unemployed people living in disadvantaged areas
People with DisabilitiesNEETs – Young people aged 15-24 years who are Not in Employment, Education or Training
How can you and your community benefit
from SICAP?
SICAP works with and supports local community groups and individuals through
• Empowering Local Communities• Education & Lifelong Learning• Employment & Enterprise
Empowering Local Communities
Staff can meet with Local community groups to• Support with organisational development,
grant applications, policy etc.• Information on local developments and
events• Support the group to develop their actions
and programmes
• Support groups to engage with local, regional and national decision making structures e.g. PPN
• Training programme delivered e.g. Governance Code, Committee Skills etc.
• Developing collaborations between local communities and state agecnies to progress initiatives e.g. Lone Parents
Education & Lifelong Learning
Staff/Mentors will meet with individuals to discuss educational opportunities and accredited/unaccredited coursesInformation provided on education supports and fundingInformation sessions organised on pathways/funding etc.
Staff work witha) Schools in developing initiatives e.g.
Breakfast & Homework Clubs, Study Skills Workshops, literacy supports etc.
b) Community groups in organising after school supports, English language courses, soft skills programmes etc.
c) Youth programmes focussed on access for young people with disabilities, youth development
Employment & Enterprise
Staff can meet with individuals to support through • Employment Focused Initiatives e.g. Career
Guidance & Information, Pre-Employment Courses, Work Placements etc.
• Youth Training & Enterprise supports through Career Guidance, Soft Skills Programme, Youth Entrepreneurship Programme
• Enterprise Mentors provide support developing business plans and accessing grants
• Social Enterprises with local communities• Micro Business Network• Education and Training Networks to support
collaborative approaches and develop effective referral systems
Thank You for your attention
Any Questions ????
