Referring Organisations

Jobcentre Plus is a government agency supporting people of working age from welfare into work, and helping employers to fill their vacancies. JCP are part of the Department for Works and Pensions (DWP) and play a major role in supporting the Department’s aim to ‘promote opportunity and independence for all through modern, customer-focused services’.

Jobcentre Plus are therefore a cornerstone to the Governments plans to implement the findings of the Leitch Review of Skills published in December 2006. It states that the UK must commit itself to becoming a world leader in skills by 2020 and that the responsibility for achieving those ambitions must be shared between Government bodies, employers and individuals. Lord Leitch said that one of the main priorities for moving people into employment is ensuring they receive good information, advice & guidance (IAG) and that they are encouraged to improve their skills.

JCP recognise there is a need to offer greater time to people for information, advice & guidance interviews. JCP Advisers in Hampshire & IOW are using the Sector Skills Service as an impartial Information Advice and Guidance service to enhance their service to JCP customers. Using the JCP online referral form it takes JCP Advisers just a few minutes to refer customers for a " JCP Enhanced Service". www.sectorskillsservice.com/iag

Designed to be used within JCP Offices, the partnership with the Sector Skills Service has created a service that quickly and easily enhances the assistance provided by JCP Advisers to JCP customers. The Sector Skills Service gives trade and industry information from Sector Skills Councils and will refer customers to local providers as required. Other benefits include work experience opportunities and qualifications.

The Service can be used by everyone, regardless of benefit status, and is immediately available to people whether they have only been registered with JCP for one day or have been long term unemployed. JCP Advisers can also refer people returning to work after illness, single parents and employed people.

The Sector Skills Service is currently available to all Jobcentre Plus offices within Hampshire & IOW for JCP Management & staff to refer their customers.

Jobcentre Plus Offices in Hampshire & IOW who can offer the Sector Skills Service and refer people online.

www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk

Portsmouth Football Club play in the Premier League and their FA Cup win in 2008 confirmed the clubs position as one of the countries top teams and the South's top football club.

Wins over the teams generally regarded as the top four teams in the country and a memorable performance against AC Milan in November 2008 have been the foundation for Portsmouth to build a reputation for quality performances on the Football pitch.  The club work equally as hard off the pitch with new facilities, plans for a new stadium and numerous community partnerships.

The Sector Skills Service are proud to have Portsmouth Football Club as a referring partner and are pleased to help them with the community initiative to offer assistance to supporters needing careers advice and employment support.

www.portsmouthfc.co.uk

Connexions offer a service to all young people aged between 13 and 19 (or up to 25 for young people who have learning difficulties and disabilities).Connexions employ Personal Advisers (PAs) who are able to give advice and guidance on issues people may be faced with, whatever they are.
Connexions PAs are in schools, colleges and information centres across Hampshire & IOW and they want to make sure every young person has a positive and enjoyable life. To make sure they do this they work around five main priorities; be healthy; stay safe; enjoy and achieve; make a positive contribution; and achieve economic well-being.

Connexions can help young people find their ideal job and give help with:

• Matching your skills & interests with suitable jobs.
• Writing a CV and a cover letter that will get you noticed.
• Looking for a job.
• Interview techniques, such as how to get one and what to say.

Whatever questions you have about choosing a career path or getting a job, you can talk to a Connexions Personal Adviser or browse through their web pages for more information and advice.

The Sector Skills Service is currently offering Work Experience opportunities to Connexions customers within the Havant & Waterlooville area and the Portsmouth area. All Connexions staff in these areas are currently making referrals online for customers who want a Work Experience opportunity.

All Connexions offices in Hampshire & IOW are also able to make referrals of post 19 customers to the Sector Skills Service to receive further Information, Advice & Guidance.

www.connexions-southcentral.org

The Sector Skills Service are pleased to offer assistance to the New Deal Unit of the Portsmouth City Council for their project called 'Matching Ability With Jobs'.

This programme provides a professionally designed and tested series of occupational psychologist advice and guidance, identifying beneficiaries' specific needs and thus helping to secure appropriate employment.

www.portsmouth.gov.uk

Maatwerk has been providing 'back-to-work' services all over Europe since 1991 and they believe every person has their own special needs. The Sector Skills Service are pleased to offer assistance to Maatwerk in providing solutions to their clients.

http://www.maatwerk.com/

Cranstoun encourage people who have undergone rehabilitation to reach their full potential so they can play a positive role in their community and the lives of their family and friends. The Sector Skills Service is pleased to offer assistance to their clients.

www.cranstoun.org