Minutes:
Katren North and Jill Ellis from C & K Careers were welcomed to the meeting and provided an overview of the Employability for under 16s Summer Holiday Internship Programme. The aim of the programme was to motivate and inspire young people to achieve their potential; to reduce the NEET figures of young people aged 18-24 and prevent them becoming NEET by engaging them in striving for a positive destination. 127 applications for work placements were received, with 112 students completing the 4 day employability programme. Over 47 local businesses offered 120 work placements, which 100 students completed. A Celebration Event has been held and several young people have been offered further opportunities ranging from volunteering to part-time work. Members felt the programme had been a great success and thanked Katren for her attendance and contribution.