RES Factor:
POPULATION CHANGE
Action on this RES Factor is designed to achieve the following objectives: 1. Retain and attract people to the region 2. Respond to an older workforce and fewer young people The data below shows, for the factor, what the region is hoping to achieve and how progress will be monitored. This will be updated annually Where are we now?
25,124 ESOL enrolments 31,300 NI registrations in the NW in 2004/5 in respect of non-UK nationals 11,000 net in-migration; 1,000 in-migration from other English regions Graduates from NW universities: 73% of students originating from NW retained, 24% of graduates originating from outside NW retained; NW students: 37.9% of graduates studying outside NW return to work 25,000 international students studying in the region Current forecasts suggest a 2.5% drop in the number of young people (0-14 year olds) in the region compared to a 1.3% drop for England (2006 – 9) 34% employment rate of over 50’s (38% in England)
Where do we want to be (2009) / what will we monitor?
Increase in ESOL enrolments, NI registrations and net in-migration Increase in in-migration from other English regions Net in-migration by broad age group (monitor) Increase in graduate retention / return 30,000 international students studying in the region Slower decline in the number of young people in the region compared to current forecasts Increase in % employment rate of over 50% (target to be set) Population Tails (monitor)
Relevant RES Targets
GVA Growth Graduate Qualification Employment Rate
RES Actions linked to Population Change: Progress with the specific RES actions designed to achieve these objectives will be monitored quarterly for transformational actions (those shaded) and annually for all other actions. The key milestones/outputs we are expecting to achieve are outlined below. Milestones/Outputs 60 Transitional Programmes for migrant workers (LSC)
Q1/2 06/7 • • • •
61 Promote quality employment opportunities
Q3 06/7
Q4 06/7
Deliver contracted ESOL volumes Set up Migrant workers NW - Launch conference Feb 07 Web-based information centre for MW established MWNW partnership expanded
07/8 •
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Identify key messages through consultation with major NW employers
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5050 Vision Business Plan
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08/9
Minimum standard for employment for migrants promoted and signed up to Employers engaged in promoting employment to local workless Develop effective promotion campaign
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5050 business plan delivered
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(Employers)
62 Promote the benefits of older workers (5050 Vision)
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Increased resources for employers and migrants through web-portal Ongoing engagement with business and employees to maximise potential of migration for NW Increased awareness of range and diversity of quality employment opportunities in NW 5050 activity mainstreamed