ChangeUp - Wiltshire and Swindon Workforce Development Hub

Objectives

Proposed Milestone Outputs (i.e. steps to achieve outcomes)

Outcomes

Become a central repository for information, resources and tools relating to learning and training including tools for training needs analysis

Central resource bank set up

Details of resource bank included in website

Provide“back room” support services to LIOs on workforce development

Briefing for LIO staff on resources available

Helpdesk for LIO staff involved in workforce development

Co-ordinate the promotion of workforce development

Website

Planning and co-ordination meetings with LIOs

Carry out ongoing analysis of needs

Research into local workforce development needs

Map current local provision

Evaluate and pilot software for customer relation management and on-line booking

Planning of provision takes into account local needs and gaps

Future IT investment informed by pilot

Ensure that provision is available to meet the needs and develop new provision where needed

Research and design accessible programmes suited to the particular needs of BME groups and small community based organisations

Research and pilot different approaches such as mentoring, “buddying”, Placements, Skills exchange etc

Develop learning facilities (training rooms etc) in accessible locations

“Off-the-peg” programmes available for use of LIOs

Results of pilots inform further development

Database of accessible venues. Central accessible venue available for LIO use

Work with funders and other influencers to ensure they contribute fully to supporting workforce development

Maintain links with sub-regional, regional and national workforce development initiatives

Advocate on behalf of VCS organisations to ensure that staff training budget included in contracts with local authorities and other funders

Deliver workforce and performance improvement programmes directly where appropriate

Collaborate with LIOs to pilot programme of short courses

Directly deliver a range of accredited courses, through appropriate mainstream funding.

Provide access to appropriate e-learning