London Employment and Skills Policy Network

Wednesday 11 May 2011

Hamish Robertson – CDG

CDG and the Work Programme• Careers Development Group (CDG) the

only charity Work Programme prime contractor in London.

• Only two charities are primes in the UK

• Supporting MAXIMUS delivery in West London and the South East (BBOH)

In London East:

• CDG will be delivering within the supply chain

• 15 end to end delivery partners – nine charities– four private companies– two public sector

• 50% of menu partners are charities• CDG leading by example in the third sector• Supply chain contingency

Future Supply Chain Opportunities• CDG will utilise its Approved Partner

Framework of providers

• Further opportunities to partner on our website www.cdguk.org/partnerships

• ESF opportunities out soon…

Customer Journey

Four main areas of difference:• CDG Volunteers

• Customer Support Centre

• Customer Zone and e-kwip.me

• Social enterprises

CDG’s Work Programme Aspirations• High performance – help as many people

into work from Brixton to Bromley, Stratford to Sutton and Dagenham to Deptford

• Ensure we remain true to charitable purpose and ethos

• Show the strength of the third sector in helping people into work

• London seen as centre of welfare to work innovation

Any Questions?

Contact us at development@cdguk.org