About the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)

One of the three priorities of the UKSPF is 'People and Skills' which will support residents from all backgrounds across Buckinghamshire.

Our priorities for 'People and Skills' are to provide:

• support to get them closer to mainstream provision and employment
• life and basic skills training, including:
  • digital
  • English
  • maths
  • English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)
• career skills for people who are unable to access training through the adult education budget or wrap around support
• job seeking support
• support to prepare them for work and sustained employment

View the projects we are supporting through the People and Skills priority.

Adviza and Oasis Partnership are working together to provide employability and skills support to Buckinghamshire participants who are Economically Inactive or who have significant barriers to work, or both.

The project delivers two key interventions:

Intensive support including:

• a personalised action plan and support package based on needs
• dedicated keyworker support for up to 6 months
• a range of activities to build confidence, skills and motivation to sustain learning or work
• employability support, including C.V. writing, job applications, interview skills and presentation skills
• access to work and volunteering opportunities

Group activities including:

• bespoke courses aimed at meeting the needs of community groups
• work with local employers and community organisations
• identify hidden skills and learn new skills
• support for improving literacy, numeracy and digital skills
• gain qualifications required for entry into employment sectors

The project is for:

• people who are Economically Inactive and have been unable to work due to, for example, sickness or caring responsibilities
• people aged over 50 who are long-term unemployed or have been made redundant
• people with learning difficulties, disabilities or long-term physical or mental health issues
• disengaged NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) young people
• black minority and minority ethnic community

View more about Building Futures on Adviza's website.

We will develop plans for 2024 to 2025 in the autumn and further updates will become available here, including any opportunities to bid for project funding.