WYLLN IAG Commissioning - Round 1
In January 2008, the WYLLN Co-ordination Steering Group met to discuss the project proposals received during the first round of IAG Commissioning, which closed on 21st December 2007. 11 proposals were received during the first round and the Steering Group evaluated each project to establish to what extent the work would support and enhance the key objectives in the WYLLN Strategic Plan.
Total funding of over £60,000 was allocated to The University of Leeds and Leeds College of Technology who each submitted successful proposals. This funding will be topped up by match funding.
The University of Leeds will be running a 12 month project commencing in March. This project aims to engage with employers to identify employees in public and private sector organisations who are skilled, but not necessarily qualified to level 3. Building on the existing practice and networks of Communities and Partnerships (C&P), the University of Leeds will deliver both individual and group sessions to employees or other flexible forms of IAG delivery to support specific target groups, including under represented BME groups, lone parents, older workers and employees in skill areas which are being professionalised or upgraded. The project aims to ‘signpost’ 150 adults to appropriate courses, 50% of whom will progress into higher education.
Leeds College of Technology aims to offer 600 ‘Information for HE’ sessions, specifically targeting the following groups: Advanced Apprentices coming to the end of their programme; employers with a particular emphasis on Higher Apprenticeships within specified industries of Electronics, Building Services, Care and IT; level 3 qualified or skilled individuals who are not currently in higher education. Potential applicants may be referred to detailed IAG sessions within the College’s Matrix accredited Student Services.
Key Documents:
Round 1 Proposal Form and Guidelines
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