Decision details

1.           That the overall progress set out in the report against a wide range of activity across the Education, Work and Skills Directorate be noted.

2.           That authority be delegated to the GMCA Treasurer in consultation with the Portfolio Lead for Education, Work and Skills to agree grant conditions, commissioning route and contract award for the skills bootcamp element of National Skills Fund, as necessary in the event this is devolved.

3.            That the progress made to date on the European Social Fund Skills for Growth Programme be noted.

4.           That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer, GMCA & TfGM, and GMCA Treasurer to continue with the procurement and contracting of providers and activity relating to the GM Skills for Growth programme in conjunction with the Lead Portfolio Holder

5.           That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer, GMCA & TfGM, to award contracts, to address ESF NEET & Youth Unemployment reduction, to the winning bidders following the outcome of the competitive procurement exercise

6.           That an amendment to the existing Working Well (Work and Health Programme) contract be approved to include the extension of the Job Entry Targeted Support (JETS) provision /element from March 2022 to March 2023, with an additional investment of £6,737,400 secured from the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP).