Primary outcome: To reduce the level of unemployment in the NDC area to the borough average by 2011
Those receiving ‘income support’ down from 48% - 31% (2002-2008 Mori)
Residents in ‘paid work’ increased from 33% - 45% (2002 -2008 Mori)
Unemployment gap between NDC and borough average reduced from 12. 2% to 3% (Nomis/DWP)
Primary outcome: To reduce the percentage of people who suffer anxiety about bills and debts to less than 10% by 2011 Credit Union membership rose steeply from 2% - 11% (2002-2008 Mori)
This £6.5 million construction skills and training centre, opened in January 2008, marks the start of a new chapter in North Huyton.
Working in partnership with Huyton Churches Training Services (HCTS) – which has been training people in Knowsley for 28 years – SCSC has made a significant commitment to North Huyton by relocating to this new, purpose-built centre on Princess Drive.
NDC staff and residents designed the R2W project to tackle 2001’s alarming employment statistics:
78% of the working population economically inactive
58% with no formal qualifications. Government ministers identified North Huyton NDC as a model of employment best practice.
The R2W shop operated at the heart of the community, supporting residents as they moved into jobs or training.
Linked to the rebuilding programme, the team worked closely with the developers and contractors to find employment for local people, and identified gaps in skills so appropriate training could be offered to residents.
Helping young people in the area to recognise their potential and achieve employment and training goals, through bespoke training and hands-on work experience in environmentally focused vocational areas.
Credit Union enables residents to have pensions and benefits paid into a credit union account and supports them with savings accounts.
Money Advice & Budgeting Service gives support, skills and information to help residents deal with debt.
Green Apprentices Ltd, a Knowsley-based social business, provided employment, work experience and training to the long-term unemployed in environmentally focused vocational areas.
NDC project funded to give residents access to free, confidential and independent advice on their benefit rights and entitlements.
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