G10 Addressing Area-Based Poverty and Disadvantage

EU 2020 PRIORITY 5: FIGHTING POVERTY AND SOCIAL EXCLUSION: AT LEAST 20 MILLION FEWER PEOPLE IN OR AT RISK OF POVERTY AND SOCIAL EXCLUSION

LECP HIGH LEVEL GOAL 10:  DDRESSING AREA-BASED POVERTY AND DISADVANTAGE

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE 1: IMPROVE THE DEPRIVATION INDICATORS FOR THOSE ELECTORAL DISTRICTS AND SMALL AREAS DESIGNATED
 ‘DISADVANTAGED’ OR ‘VERY DISADVANTAGED’.

Actions

Outputs

Partners/Lead*

Timeframe

SICAP Goal 1: Engagement of community/target groups in disadvantaged areas:

1. Proactively work with at least 2   electoral areas of identified disadvantage each year. Provide LCDC with an area community development plan in relation to each.

CKLP*, Community Orgs

2016 - 2018

1. 1. Provide support to key community groups to carry out local needs analysis. Develop Community Development /Socio-Economic Strategic Plans for high priority disadvantaged areas: Ferrybank, Castlecomer, Urlingford, Freshford, Graiguenamanagh, Clogh, Callan, Kilkenny Urban 1 and 2.

1. Support  3 communities / target groups   to begin a process of  addressing their needs per year

CKLP*

1. 1. Support communities, target groups to build capacity to address key needs locally.

1. 1. Support communities, target groups to access funding to meet identified needs.

1. Support 3 communities per year to access funding to meet key needs

CKLP*

1. 1. Support these communities, target groups to engage with existing county wide forums.

1. Proactively target 3 groups per year per electoral district to register & engage with the PPN

PPN*

Estate Management :

1.5 Complete 3  consultations per annum

KKCC* Housing  Section

2016 - 2020

1. Contribute to developing sustainability by consulting with locally based Community Committees on issues which may affect their physical environment and/or their community.

1.6 Promote estate management in Kilkenny Local Authority estates &
improve the quality of funding, projects and tips-being  
disseminated to communities through various mediums.

1.6  Approve applications for 2 estate
management groups per year

KKCC* Housing Section

2016-2020

1. 1. Support the development of community projects and provide estate enhancement funding to residents groups, with priority given to those in disadvantaged areas identified in this plan.

 1.7 52 grants distributed annually ( ¾ of these to   disadvantaged areas)

KKCC* Housing Section

2016-2020

1. 1. Support residents in their respective responsibilities to play an

 active part in maintaining a high-quality local environment.

1.8  Run 2 environment and community  
education workshops with residents 
groups per annum

KKCC* Housing Section

2016-2020

1. 1. Continue to establish and develop positive relationships through

service integration between the members of Community Committees, Local Authorities, and other relevant agencies.

1. 1. Host  2 integrated service delivery meetings for community committees per year

KKCC* Housing Section

2016-2020

1.10 Provide training supports to resident associations in the form of  
on-  line and published materials, and information posted on the
Kilkenny Local Authorities website.

1.10 Update and disseminate information
newssheets once per quarter to local 
residents associations

KKCC Housing Section

2016-2020

Community Based Approaches

1.11 The 4 FRC’s in the county will support up to 8 groups per year to address issues of deprivation in their areas.

Newpark Close FRC
Fr. McGrath FRC
Driochead FRC
The Mill FRC
(4 FRC’s  from here on out)

2016-2020

1.11 The four Family Resource Centres (FRC’s)  in Kilkenny will support
and undertake  direct work with residents and community action
groups  to address issues relation to deprivation within the
communities they operate in.

1.12   Develop a comprehensive strategy (Callan Inclusion Town) to
           address social inclusion in all aspects of local life, (with a special
emphasis on civic and cultural engagement), through developing
partnerships within the county  and across the EU.

1.12 EU funding secured, local steering     
         group in place and Callan Inclusion    
Town  Strategy developed and   
         widely  available

 Callan Community Network

2016 ( *Possible 4-5 year programme)

1.13 Work in partnership with local and countywide community groups
in areas of high disadvantage, specifically targeting those who
experience the highest levels of deprivation in  accessing training
supports under the Activational Family Supports Programme    
         (AFSP)

1.13  Work in partnership with  2 local or 
county based groups per year,  specifically in areas of disadvantage,  as long as the AFSP is available

DSP*

2016 - 2020

1.14 To continue the provision of   Community Education Services that facilitate and support community based education classes for a range of groups in local outreach centres throughout the county. 

 50 courses  per year

*ETB

2016-2020

EU 2020 PRIORITY 4:  EDUCATION - REDUCE THE RATES OF EARLY SCHOOL LEAVING BELOW 10% and
ENSURE AT LEAST 40% OF 30-34–YEAR-OLDS COMPLETING THIRD LEVEL EDUCATION

LECP HIGH LEVEL GOAL 10:  ADDRESSING AREA-BASED POVERTY AND DISADVANTAGE

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE 2: POVERTY: EDUCATION – INCREASE THE LEVEL OF EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT FOR THOSE LIVING IN DISADVANTAGED AREAS

Actions

Outputs

Partners/Lead*

Timeframe

SICAP Goal 2: Supporting access to education, training  and development:

Present overview of signposting service to LCDC at year end. Develop strategy for widespread communication of same.
.

CKLP*

2016

2.1 Develop a sign posting service through the delivery of information sessions, outreach and a referral system into KLP and mainstream education services.

2.2 Provide one to one supports to individuals who will potentially engage in the life-long learning processes.

1900 one to one supports completed

CKLP*

2016 - 2018

2.3 Provide group and one to one supports to unemployed adults 25 years+ to enable access to Life Long Learning opportunities.

Services provided to 75 unemployed adults age 25+

CKLP*

2016 - 2018

2.4 To offer individuals specialist knowledge, training and work experience which will support them in seeking employment or gaining a place at third level  through the provision of Post Leaving Certificate Programme

800 places offered per annum

*ETB

2016-2020

2.5 To provide second chance education and training programme for adults who are long term unemployed and who wish to return to education to gain a qualification and develop their skills.

120 places offered per annum

*ETB

2016-2020

2.6 To provide individuals and groups with an opportunity to identify, explore and review educational and career options  through the Kilkenny Adult Guidance Service

800 people supported per annum

*ETB

2016-2020

2.7  Back to Education Initiative -to provide FREE part-time further education programmes for young people and adults giving participants an opportunity to combine a return to learning with family, work and other responsibilities.

800  places offered per annum

*ETB

2016-2020

15-24 NEETS Group:

60 young people engaged per annum in programmes/services

CKLP*

2016 - 2018

2.8 Target the 15 – 24 NEET’s group, through the delivery of information sessions, outreach, individual supports and referral into CKLP and mainstream  education, training and employment services

2.9 Deliver niche targeted projects such as the Savour Kilkenny Food Challenge and targeted after-schools supports to potential early school leavers.

700 NEETS young people included in niche and after school type programmes

CKLP*,  schools in the county, KTCM, FRC’s

2016 - 2018

2.10  Work in partnership with the School Completion Programme in identifying new initiatives to support young people ‘at risk’ of early school leaving.

2 new initiatives identified

CKLP*/ETB *

2016 - 2018

2.11 To engage the appropriate bodies to develop a monitoring and information process that identifies the school attendance of Traveller children at both primary and second level.

Appropriate agencies engaged and an agreed process/mechanism  for monitoring  the school attendance of Traveller children  developed

KTIG

2016 -2020

2.12 Develop an education, training and employment strategy for the 15 – 24 NEET’s target group and contribute to a more coordinated approach to responding to this cohort of people.

NEETs Strategy for County Kilkenny Developed

CKLP* ETB*

2016 - 2018

2.13. Advocate for the increased provision of education, training and development opportunities for those living in disadvantaged areas in Co Kilkenny

Develop a robust advocacy programme, report findings and progress achieved

CKLP*

2016 - 2018

2.14 Provide Development Officer support to Home School Liaison Committees and Youth agency steering groups in Kilkenny.

 4 meetings attended and supported each year

CKLP*

2016 - 2018

2.15   To continue the provision of the Youthreach programme in Kilkenny with a wide variety of options and ancillary supports for early school leavers to enable them to improve their skills, gain a qualification and become more confident.

25 Young people per year catered for

*ETB

2016-2020

2.16 Provide individual support to young people who attend The Drum or are referred to The Drum, to remain in education or explore other education alternatives.

25 young people supported on a one to one basis

DRUM*

2015 - 2020

2.17 Library Services to work in cooperation with relevant agencies in the provision of literacy supports to adults, children and young people in both traditional and digital formats.

Literacy supports provided to 1,000 people per annum

KKCC Library Services*

2015 - 2020

2.18 Library Services to provide community space for classes and other opportunities both in-house and online that respond to educational needs.

Provide educational opportunities/classes to  1,000 people per  annum

KKCC Library Services*

2015 - 2020

2.19 The 4 FRC’s in the county will run relevant education programmes
to improve the education levels of individuals living in areas of
disadvantage.

 2.13 4 capacity building and
education and training 
support programmes will be 
run to support 250 individuals
per year

4 FRC’s

2016-2020

EU 2020 PRIORITY 1: EMPLOYMENT: 75% OF THE 20-64 YEAR-OLDS TO BE EMPLOYED

LECP HIGH LEVEL GOAL 10:  ADDRESSING AREA-BASED POVERTY AND DISADVANTAGE

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE 3: POVERTY: UNEMPLOYMENT –  TO REDUCE THE LEVEL OF UNEMPLOYMENT IN DISADVANTAGED AREAS

Actions

Outputs

Partners/Lead*

Timeframe

 SICAP Goal 3: Supporting access to employment services especially for those most distant from the labour market:

1900 one-to-one Supports Completed to unemployed individuals from disadvantaged areas identified in this plan

CKLP*

2016 - 2018

3.1 Provide one to one supports to individuals who will potentially engage in the Pre-Employment Training, education, work placement and employment programmes.

3.2 Act as a sign posting service through the delivery of inter-agency information sessions, outreach and referral into CKLP and mainstream services. 

Present overview of signposting service to LCDC at year end. Develop strategy for widespread communication of same.

CKLP*

2016 - 2018

3.3 Deliver niche employment programmes such as Kick-Start, Passport to Employment and Driving Ambitions.

Engage 10  unemployed people from DA in these programmes  per annum

CKLP*

2016 - 2018

3.4 Deliver the County Kilkenny Employability Strategy 2015 - 2018

Deliver the County Kilkenny Employability Strategy 2015 - 2018

CKLP*

2016 - 2018

3.5  4 FRC’s in county continue to develop employment training and
support services for long term unemployed  in disadvantaged areas  
and those most distant  from the labour market

To support 250 long term unemployed, youth and those most distant from the labour market to access a variety training and education initiatives.

4 FRC’s

2016-2020

Supporting self-employed:

1900 one-to-one Supports Completed to unemployed individuals from disadvantaged areas identified in this plan as stated in 3.1

CKLP*

2016 - 2018

3.6 Deliver pre-enterprise workshops into targeted communities and provide one to one business development supports to individuals seeking to establish own enterprise.

3.7 Link enterprises in to broader networks and opportunities in the region, e.g. SE Regional Food Trade Desk, Savour Kilkenny and Trail Kilkenny.

10 local businesses linked per annum

CKLP*

2016 - 2018

Social Enterprise:

Two social enterprises assisted per annum

CKLP*

2016 - 2018

3.8 Support the development of  of local enterprises

3.9 Partner with relevant agencies to run targeted jobs fairs in identified areas of disadvantage.

2 Jobs fairs completed per annum

DSP*

2016 - 2020

3.10 Work in cooperation with relevant agencies to target information in relation to training and employment opportunities to specific cohorts of people registered with INTREO.

4 partnerships established and operational per annum.

DSP*

2016 - 2020

3.11  4 FRC’s continue to develop social enterprise projects within their specific areas

6 social enterprises per year assisted and maintained

4 FRC’s

2016-2020

EU 2020 PRIORITY 5: FIGHTING POVERTY AND SOCIAL EXCLUSION: AT LEAST 20 MILLION FEWER PEOPLE IN OR AT RISK OF POVERTY AND SOCIAL EXCLUSION

LECP HIGH LEVEL GOAL 10:  ADDRESSING AREA-BASED POVERTY & DISADVANTAGE

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE 4: POVERTY: YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT – REDUCE THE LEVEL OF YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT IN DISADVANTAGED AREAS

Actions

Outputs

Partners/Lead*

Timeframe

1. 1. Deliver the ‘Work to Learn’ Programme to 12-15 young people annually, aged 15-18yrs, who otherwise would not have the opportunity, support or knowledge to gain part-time work.

15 new people from DA targeted each year

Ossory Youth*

2016-2018

1. 1.  The DRUM youth centre  will  provide training to assist identified   young people to  develop skills aimed at enhancing their employability by working collaboratively with other Youth and Community Organisations

3  courses delivered per annum to 20  young people

DRUM*

2016-2020

4.3 Provide facilities to other services delivering educational programmes for young people to aid future employment.

5 Services assisted to  deliver  5 programmes to 50  young people

DRUM*

2016-2020

4.4 Support the development of a self-employment programme for the 15 – 24 year old target group (linked to the strategy process outlined in Action 2.7)

5 programmes per year

CKLP*

2016

4.5 Work with relevant agencies and groups to support local Businesses to sign up to the Employment and Youth Activation Charter.

3 local  businesses signed up per annum

DSP*

2016 - 2020

4.6 Continue to support relevant local groups to deliver  the appropriate Youth Unemployment options and programmes under INTREO ( which includes the  Youth Guarantee Programme )

100  young people targeted per annum

DSP* ETB

2016 - 2020

4.7 The 2 City FRC’s continue to support Local Training Initiatives (LTI) in their areas and provide supports to the 2 rural FRC’s in the county to develop their own area based LTI’s.

35 youth trainees supported each year

4 FRC’s

2016-2020