This European Social Fund (ESF) Information Session will provide an overview of the forthcoming Greater London Authority ESF funding opportunity about the Mayor’s ESF 2019-23 Co-Financing Programme for the Gangs Prevention Project.

This £3m Project will support young people who are on the trajectory of serious offending in gangs. It will focus on improving engagement with education and increasing employability, as well as tackling family factors through close work with other support services. The Project will support Participants whilst they’re in Alternative Provision (AP), in positive structured activities at other times, and in future education, employment and training (EET) activities for at least two years.

Tuesday, 28 January, Avonmouth House, Avonmouth Street, London, Greater London, SE1 6NX: 12pm to 2pm

Draft agenda:

12:00 Welcome and overview of forthcoming ESF opportunities

12:10 Project Overview

12:40 Q&A discussion

13:00 Q&A feedback

13:30 Networking

14:00 Close

Please note:

• Due to the anticipated interest in this event we ask that you only register one attendee per organisation.

• To aid networking, an attendee list will be shared with all attendees. Upon arrival you will be asked to confirm whether you agree for your Full Name, Company Name, Job Title and Email address to be shared.

• Registration will open at 11:45 The event will start promptly at 12pm and will close at 2pm.

If you have any queries regarding the event please contact MayorsESF2019-23Programme@london.gov.uk

About the Mayor’s ESF 2019-23 Co-Financing Programme

The aim of the ESF programme is to increase labour market participation, promote social inclusion and develop the skills of the future and existing workforce. In London, ESF supports the London Economic Action Partnership’s (LEAP’s) three skills and employment themes: promoting sustainable employment and progression outcomes, ensuring individuals and employers are better informed to drive the skills and employment system and engaging with London’s businesses to help drive growth in the capital.