Building new skills, fresh ideas and a different perspective

Many young people lack the knowledge about job opportunities, how to apply for jobs, how to write a good CV and a good application.

There is a real mismatch between employers’ expectations of young people during the recruitment process and young people’s understanding of what is expected of them, particularly when it comes to presentation and preparation.

Employers are finding it difficult to assess young people with limited work experience and young people find it difficult to ‘market’ themselves to employers. As a result many young people struggle to make the transition from education to work.

Suitable Not Suitable

Must meet EFA’s residency requirements (EFAs funding guidance for young people 2013/14)

Must be 16-18 yrs in on 31st Aug in the relevant funding year

Not yet achieved a full level-3 qualification or equivalent (such as 2 A Levels) or

Aged 16 or over, but under 25, and have a learning difficulty Assessment (LDA)

Must meet SFA’s residency requirements (Annex 1 of the Funding Rules 2013/14)

Be aged 19-23 at the start of the Traineeship

Not achieved a full level-2 qualification or above (5 GCSEs at C or above = full)

For those on benefits must be between 6 to 8 weeks consecutively (12 weeks progression ??)

Must do any placement for at least 2 weeks in a row

No more than 16 hour rule applies to ‘training in classroom’ (not to work placement)

16 class + 14 W.E. = 30 hours in total

Key elements:

Work experience placement- 6 weeks up to 5 months (6 months total)

Must include a guaranteed interview either (i) for a job vacancy or (ii) an exit interview, with a reference/feedback from the employer

Work Preparation- job search and interview skills

English & Maths- for all trainees without GCSE English and/ or Maths. Can study GCSE or functional skills (in future will possibly be only GCSEs)

Must be employed in meaningful work, not simulated

Employers need to offer feedback and a formal interview for a job or Apprenticeship; or

Employers need to give an exit interview with written feedback and providers must show evidence of activities undertaken during work placement

Employer needs to be identified before commencement

Employers are not required to pay young people taking part in Traineeships, but are encouraged to support trainees with expenses such as transport and meals

16 to 18 years old 19 to 23 years old

Into employment for:◦ Apprenticeship ◦ Regular Employment ◦ Full-time study

Finished the programme

To achieve the work based learning they must progress to an eligible job:◦ Last ≥ 16 hrs ◦ More than 6 weeks in a row

Finished the programme

16 to 18 year olds 19 to 23 year olds

ILR Planned hours

Flat rate (some extras)

Cover all elements

Based on the EFA Funding Rules

Funding bands SFA

Minimum number of hours◦ 100⁺ 200⁺ etc.

Adult Skills Budget

Accredited units