Gateshead Council: Community Grants, Digital Inclusion And Pathways To Employment
Gateshead Council is investing £207,000 via UK Shared Prosperity Fund investment priority People and Skills to deliver UKSPF Community Grants, Digital Inclusion and Pathways to Employment in 2024/25.
The objectives of this investment priority include boosting core skills and supporting unemployed and inactive adults aged 19 plus to progress into work by targeting adults with no or low-level qualifications and skills, and reducing levels of economic inactivity and improving employment outcomes for specific cohorts who face labour market barriers.
In context:
The average household income in Gateshead is nearly £11,000 less than the average across England.
72% of the working age population (16-64) of Gateshead residents are in employment which compares to an average of 76.9% for England .
22% of Gateshead residents have no qualifications compared with 18% in England, and 28% have level 4 qualification or above compared with 34% in England.
22% of residents in Gateshead have no qualifications compared with 18% in England.
Data source: Office for National Statistics 2021 GrCensus .
We are seeking applications from voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) who can deliver projects within Gateshead that:
engage 'hard-to-reach' residents in learning through voluntary and community sector organisations service-delivery activities
equip people with the skills needed for life and work including basic skills (digital, English, ESOL and maths), life skills and career skills
help people build confidence, motivation, and a sense of purpose through learning activities and social connections
develop innovative approaches to attract underrepresented participant groups into learning
increase levels of digital inclusion, with a focus on essential digital skills, communicating the benefits of getting online and staying safe, and in-community support to provide individuals with the skills, confidence and trust to stay online
projects for people who lack the digital skills needed for work
provide digital skills modules embedded into vocational projects
support progression into further education and training, and employment, including self-employment, following support
Contact
Michelle Hall
michellehall@gateshead.gov.uk
0191 433 8545
Gateshead Council