The document outlines a partnership model developed by Claverhouse Training and the Dundee Community Planning Partnership to enhance employability through a city-wide program, focusing on networking and support for the third sector. Key aims include improved claims processes for EU funding, fair practices in resource allocation, and effective communication among stakeholders. The report also highlights significant employment achievements and a high percentage of third sector activity within the employability fund.

1. Alastair Cameron, Claverhouse Training
Michelle Gautier, Dundee Community
Planning Partnership (Dundee City Council)

2.  Partnership model
 Employability Pipeline
 One year preparation 2007-2008
 Ongoing – networking, information sessions
 Involvement in employability groups, e.g. Common
Information Workgroup

3. Mutual Benefits
 To Third Sector
- Introduction to
ESF/ERDF
- Technical & hands on
support – claims,
finance
- Part of a city-wide
programme
- More time to focus on
areas of expertise
- Increased referrals, easy
access to specialist support
- Input into shape of the
future
 To Dundee CPP
- More employability
-
-
funds into the city
Ability to operate
holistic pipeline
Better results for the city
Reduced duplication
Gaining operational
expertise/views on
developments & the future

4. 2012-2013
Jobs
313
54
18
0
10
315
1
16
727
FE
13
8
1
0
5
2
0
36
65
NTPs
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
Regs
418
69
46
326
171
208
53
136
1427
8
27
16
7
64
0
132
78
0
0
0
131
18
7
1
142
53
30
65
341
Total ESF
780
95
64
1768
Percentage of Third sector activity
within all ESF
93%
68%
6%
81%
Partner 1
Partner 2
Partner 3
Partner 4
Partner 5
Partner 6
Partner 7
Partner 8
Total Third Sector (ESF)
DCC Activity agreements
Employment Support Service –
health/disabilities
Welfare rights – Money advice
workers
Lone Parents & Ethnic Minorities
Link Workers
Total ESF (not Third sector)

5. Dundee CPP aims
 To have a sound claims and audit process which makes
EU funds easier for partners
- dedicated officer
- training sessions
- deadlines for claims – quicker turnaround
- up front payments where necessary
- all back up sent – no involvement in verifications,
audits, Article 60B, etc

6. Dundee CPP aims
 To fund provision that will deliver the best results
 To have fair, clear and inclusive practices around –
- improving the programme
- managing performance
- allocating funds
 To have good communication streams and a consultative
approach to the future Programmes, e.g.
- revised pipeline
( changes to activities, agreeing target groups, etc)
- unit costs

7.  Pathway 1

8.  Pathway 22