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 West London Targeted NEET project.

This £1,667,000 project is aimed at supporting young Londoners aged 16 to 24 who are Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEET) and have other specific complex needs or characteristics of disadvantage which increases the risk of their suffering from reduced opportunities, low incomes and unemployment later in life. Key participant groups will include young people who are Looked After or leaving care, homeless young people, lone parents, and those in debt or involved in substance abuse or criminal activity.

It will be delivered in the West London Alliance sub-regional area which is comprised of the following boroughs: Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon and Hounslow.

Friday, 24 January, DoubleTree Hotel, 2-8 Hanger Lane, Ealing Common, London, W5 3HN : 2pm to 4pm

Draft agenda:

14:00 Welcome and overview of forthcoming ESF opportunities

14:10 West London Targeted NEET Project Overview

14:40 Q&A discussion

15:00 Q&A feedback

15:30 Networking

16:00 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 13:30. The event will start promptly at 14:00 and will close at 16:00.

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.