Agenda item

The Area Council Manager introduced this item and provided an update on the delivery of commissioned projects across the North East Area Council’s agreed priorities.  It was highlighted that an apprentice who had been involved with the Barnsley Community Build/North East Environment Team had been successful in obtaining full time employment. 

The C & K Careers Summer Holiday Internship project has now moved into the ‘Staying in touch’ period as students are now in Year 11 and are focussed on end of year exams.  Members commented that some schools seem reluctant to engage with the project.  The Area Manager replied that this may be a timing and resource issue.  Outwood Academy (Shafton) has reported that all the 2015 interns on the scheme have applied for post 16 further education, which is unusual and demonstrates the value of the project.  The Councillors noted that this project is jointly commissioned with the North and South Area Councils in the future to take advantage of economies of scale. 

RESOLVED that the report on the performance of commissioned projects be noted.