GLA ESF Programme 2019-2023

The aim of the European Social Fund (ESF) is to increase labour market participation, promote social inclusion and develop the skills of the future and existing workforce. In London, ESF will support the London Economic Action Partnership’s (LEAP’s) three skills and employment themes: promoting sustainable employment and progression outcomes, ensuring individuals and employers are better informed to drive the skills and employment system and engaging with London’s businesses to help drive growth in the Capital. Subject to Mayoral approval we intend to launch a procurement to commission and deliver a mixture of youth and adult skills and employment programmes to support unemployed adults and young people into further training and sustained jobs, and to help employed people on low pay to progress in work through skills development. The estimated total value of these contracts may be in the region of £71m over 4 years. As an initial guide to this opportunity, a breakdown of the types of Lots we anticipate is highlighted below. The exact lots and their structure may be amended when the tender documents are published. •Sector Skills – support for adults & young people to gain relevant skills and find work in the Construction,Health, Early Years, STEM, and Creative industries. • Parental Employment – support for parents to access childcare, find work and progress in work • Higher Level Progression – support with higher level qualifications & occupations for low paid work • ESOL Practitioners - training & upskilling for practitioners in community settings • English & Maths - improving participation & achievement • ESOL Support - improving Low Level Literacy & Digital Skills • Continuing Participation – support for young people at risk of becoming NEET • Gangs Prevention – support for young people vulnerable to involvement in gangs & serious youth violence • SEND NEET - support for young people with special educational needs & disabilities • Targeted NEET - support for young people who have specific complex needs or characteristics • Careers Clusters - improving the provision of careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG)(Phase 2)