Issue - meetings

The Board considered a report that provided an update on progress in relation to the three key programmes in place to tackle Worklessness.

The Haringey Guarantee

It was noted that good progress was being made and that the Employment and Skills Team were currently working to verify end of year data.

The Haringey Guarantee Employment Zone had been launched in February and aimed to link employers on the Borough to the training, education and skills services offered as part of the Haringey Guarantee and North London Pledge.

Families in Work

A successful event had been held entitled ‘New Year New You’ that showcased the training and employment opportunities available to local people. At present follow up working was being done with Families that had expressed an interest in engaging with the project.

North London Pledge

Progress continued to be made and at the end of January eighty-one Employment Outputs had been delivered against a target of fifty-seven.

The Steering Group was due to meet on 3 March to discuss plans for 2009/10.

The Board was advised that the forty students identified as being most at risk of becoming NEET were given additional support from the schools which included vocational training.

RESOLVED:

That the report be noted.