Purpose

Acceptance of UKSPF funding and approval to enter into partner agreements with South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, Sheffield City Council and City of Doncaster Council to deliver community based, personalised employability information advice and guidance to residents seeking to prepare for work, get into work and/or progress in work.

Decision

RESOLVED that Cabinet;

1. Give approval is for the Executive Director – Growth & Sustainability in consultation with the Executive Director of Core Services to enter into a partnership agreement with Sheffield City Council to receive UK SPF. This would deliver the following employment support projects under ‘Skills and Employability South Yorkshire’:

·       Strand One - Preparation for Work (young people and adults)

·       Strand Two - Into Employment Support (young people and adults); and

1. Give approval for the Executive Director – Growth & Sustainability in consultation with the Executive Director of Core Services to enter into a partnership agreement with City of Doncaster Council to receive UK SPF. This would deliver the following employment support project under ‘Skills and  Employability South Yorkshire’:

·       Strand Three - Progression in Employment (all age); and

1. Give approval for the Executive Director – Growth & Sustainability in consultation with the Executive Director of Core Services to restructure and recruit additional resources to the Employment and Skills Service. This would provide a fit-for-purpose delivery structure to deliver UK SPF ‘Skills and Employability South Yorkshire’ programme.