Technical Skills Project works to help workers being made redundant
In an earlier edition we featured the initial work of the Technical Skills Project (TSP), a SEEDA funded, dedicated programme to support the Marine and Aerospace sectors.
While we aim to keep you updated regularly on progress and encourage members to engage with the programme, one of our most pressing challenges at this difficult time is how to deal with the effects of redundancy.
From our experience of working with the providers who have delivered a similar initiative in the Midlands, helping people 'at risk of redundancy' earlier rather later is a significant step in the right direction. Equally supporting people who have been made redundant to find work as soon as possible is crucial to their wellbeing and the growth of our economy.
The recruitment and redeployment system 'CWeb', is simple to use and is free. It is effective and provides a 'shop window' for employers seeking people and people seeking jobs. Where staff are 'at risk' of redundancy, their details can be entered on to CWeb which makes them 'visible' to all other Marine employers across the region who have registered. Likewise Marine employers can also post vacancies on CWeb, again free of charge, which will be visible to those seeking work. It also provides a free recruitment facility dedicated to the sector which can be used outside the scope of redeployment and redundancy.
Marine South East would like to encourage all their members to engage with the Technical Skills Project and CWeb system. For further information and support please contact: Richard Smith on 07791 722242 or 01962 771149, alternatively email richard.smith@wincon.co.uk
Marine South East is working closely with this project and was one of the commissioning agents for the research which led to its development. Other projects within the programme include:
- Help employers who find the training, education and funding system confusing to engage with it and get the best solution for their businesses
- Help employers to address specific issues and problem solve at all levels, including links with higher education, research and development
- Provide employers with a redeployment and job placement service for those at risk of redundancy as well as supporting those who have been made redundant
- Work with employers to retain skilled people within the region and employment sector
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