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PO84.1(7) Update on the Community Learning and Development, Youth Guarantee Programme

North Lanarkshire Council · 22 August 2022
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North Lanarkshire Council
Report 
Does this report require to be approved? ☒ Yes  ☐ No
Ref  AG/ Date 22/08/22 
PO84.1(7) Update on the Community Learning and Development,
Youth Guarantee Programme.
From Alison Gordon, Head of Children Families & Justice Services/Chief Social
Work Officer
E-mail Gordonal@northlan.gov.uk Telephone 01698 332001 
Executive Summary
This report highlights the progress and success of the Community Learning and
Development, Youth Guarantee Programme (YGP) and the support and positive impact to
North Lanarkshire’s young workforce, together with an update on the ongoing progress of
the employees. 
The report introduces the Youth Guarantee Report 2021 – 2022 (Appendix 1) and the
continuation of the programme into 2022 – 2023 with a new cohort of young people.
Funding was again secured in partnership with the Employability Team and allows for the
recruitment of 15 young people aged 16-24 years who are facing barriers to education and
employment, to take up a 12-month placement with Community Learning and
Development. 
Rebranded the Young Person’s Guarantee in line with the Scottish Government’s
branding, the programme supports the priorities of The Plan for North Lanarkshire and the
CLD Partnership Adult Learning Delivery Plan. Locally and nationally the programme
supports No-one Left Behind and Developing Young workforce strategies. 
Recommendations
It is recommended that the People & Communities Committee: 
1.  Note the success of the CLD Youth Guarantee programme 2020 – 2021 
2.  Endorse the continuation of the programme for 2022 - 2023 
The Plan for North Lanarkshire
Priority Improve economic opportunities and outcomes
Ambition statement (6) Raise attainment and skills for learning, life, and work to
enhance opportunities and choices 
People & Communities Committee

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1.  Background 
1.1 In April 2021, North Lanarkshire Council, Community Learning and Development
(CLD) introduced the Youth Guarantee Programme as outlined in the report to the
Community Empowerment Committee of 26th May 2021. The programme ran for a
12- month period from April 2021 – March 2022. During this time, it played a
significant role in addressing the issue of youth unemployment and specifically the
impact of COVID-19 on young people across North Lanarkshire. 
1.2 Recruitment for the programme targeted young people who experienced significant
barriers, such as, literacy and numeracy needs, care experienced young people,
ethnic minority backgrounds and those living in disadvantaged areas. Of the 32
young people interviewed, 19 took up the offer of employment as Assistant Support
Workers (CLD) employed for 20 hours a week. Line managed by a CLD
Development Officer and mentored by CLD Workers, the group supported the
development of, and began, an intensive and comprehensive programme of training,
work placement and personal development in addition to the benefits available to
them as NLC employees. 
1.3 Figures at that time showed that North Lanarkshire’s youth unemployment rate (16 -
24 years) was at 16.3%, higher than the Scottish average of 13.5%. At July 2021,
2,470 (6.9%) of North Lanarkshire’s young people were claiming benefits. 
2. Report 
2.1.1 The Programme 
2.1.2 Each Assistant Support Worker (ASW) was initially given a timetable, produced by
Development Officer in consultation with them and the CLD teams, that detailed
training and placements for month ahead. It soon became clear that a longer period
of placement (duration of a term) within each CLD area of work would be more
beneficial to the ASWs and the service. ASWs placements were across the service,
in Adult Learning, Family Learning and Youth Work. 
2.1.3 ASWs managed their own time and diaries and were allocated a laptop and
mobile phone giving them full access to all council systems including Myself / I-
Trent and Learn NL. 
2.1.4 As the programme started during lockdown, ASWs were advised to log in every
morning at 9.30am to check emails and diaries and manage online training and
tasks. This proved challenging for some and with the support of CLD mentors and
the project Development Officer, they gained new skills, such as, self-discipline and
managing workloads remotely. 
2.2 Training and Qualifications 
2.2.1 A full training timetable was developed for each ASW that provided them with the
skills and knowledge required to carry out their CLD duties and also to provide them
with the skills and qualifications required to access future education, volunteering
and employment.

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2.2.2 Some examples of the training undertaken are: 
• PDA Youth Work
• Adult Achievement Award
• First Steps to Family Learning / Youth Work
• Facilitation Training
• REHIS 
A full list of training and qualifications is available in the report at Appendix 1. 
2.3 Work Placement 
2.3.1 The work placements gave each ASW the opportunity to experience the full range
of CLD provision. They were immersed in the working experience and subject to the
same expectations and standards as all ASWs in the service. Although, challenging
and stretching at times, the support of the mentors, peers and other CLD staff as
well as the guidance of the Development Officer ensured that it was also a fulfilling
and enjoyable experience. 
2.3.2 Skills were gained in planning and facilitating learning sessions, planning and
organising events, and reflection on, and evaluation of, work. Feedback from
individuals showed that confidence had greatly increased, and each had a clearer
focus of what they wanted to do in the future. 
The ASWs worked with a wide range of learners across communities gaining
experience of engaging with learners from different backgrounds, cultures and
varied life experiences through programmes, such as, ESOL, Duke of Edinburgh for
unaccompanied and care experienced young people, Refugee Week events and
supporting learning and integration for those resettled in North Lanarkshire from
Afghanistan and Syria. 
2.4 Positive Destinations 
2.4.1 Of the 19 young people who started the programme all have now achieved a positive
destination. A number of them are going to university / college, others are working
(some within NLC Early Years) and 6 have retained part-time positions within CLD
and 4 of those will go on to study CLD at University of West of Scotland. Continued
support is available to all through CLD and Employability services and tracking of
progress will continue for 6- and 12-month periods. 
2.5 Evaluation and Celebration 
2.5.1 Ongoing review and evaluation took place throughout the programme and involved
everyone who participated, ASWs, CLD staff, Partners, and service users.
An evaluation event was held with participants who were given the opportunity to
feedback on their own experiences and also to influence the programme for the
next cohort. Details are available at Appendix 1. 
2.5.2 A Celebration of Learning event was held in March 2022 and was attended by Des
Murray, Chief Executive and Elected Members, participants and their families and
staff. The ASWs took an active part in the celebration and spoke about their
experiences and the positive impact on their lives.

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2.6 Young Persons Guarantee 2022 – 2023 
2.6.1 The Employability Team successfully gained further funding to support the
continuation of the programme with a new cohort. A recruitment exercise is now
complete and 15 young people were successful in gaining positions. Details are with
Recruitment Team and awaiting checks prior to a start date being confirmed. 
2.6.2 The Youth Guarantee Report highlights the changes to the programme suggested
through reflection and evaluation: longer placements, increased integration with
CLD locality teams, attendance at meetings, for example. Several of last year’s
cohort have volunteered to support the new recruits as mentors, thereby also
continuing to expand their own skills. 
3. Measures of success 
3.1 Positive destinations of young people who participated in the programme 
3.2 Achievement of qualifications and completion of training courses 
4. Supporting documentation 
4.1 Appendix 1 Youth Guarantee Report 2021 - 2022 
Alison Gordon
Head of Children Families & Justice Services/ Chief Social
Work Officer

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Impacts ( http://connect/report-template-guidance )  
5.1 Public Sector Equality Duty and Fairer Scotland Duty
Does the report contain information that has an impact as a result of the Public
Sector Equality Duty and/or Fairer Scotland Duty?
Yes ☐ No ☒
If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact?  
If Yes, has an assessment been carried out and published on the council’s website?
https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/your-community/equalities/equality-and-fairer-
scotland-duty-impact-assessments
Yes ☐ No ☐
5.2 Financial impact
Does the report contain any financial impacts?
Yes ☒ No ☐
If Yes, have all relevant financial impacts have been discussed and agreed with
Financial Solutions?
Yes ☒ No ☐
If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 
Last financial year CLD secured £352,360 from the Youth Guarantee Fund. This
financial year a further £250,000 has been secured from the fund to create a further
15 ASW posts at NLC3 and a project coordinator at NLC12.
5.3 HR policy impact  
Does the report contain any HR policy or procedure impacts?
Yes ☒ No ☐ 
If Yes, have all relevant HR impacts have been discussed and agreed with People
and Organisational Development?
Yes ☒ No ☐
If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 
Following on from the success of the CLD YG programme a further 15 posts ASW
Posts have been created. The request to create these posts was agreed at the
Workforce Steering Group/May 2022. All posts have been offered to the successful
candidates post interview and are awaiting the completion of the relevant checks
prior to agreeing a start date.
5.4 Legal impact
Does the report contain any legal impacts (such as general legal matters, statutory
considerations (including employment law considerations), or new legislation)?
Yes ☐ No ☒
If Yes, have all relevant legal impacts have been discussed and agreed with Legal
and Democratic Solutions?
Yes ☐ No ☐
If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact?

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5.5 Data protection impact  
Does the report / project / practice contain or involve the processing of personal
data?  
Yes ☐ No ☒
If Yes, is the processing of this personal data likely to result in a high risk to the data
subject?
Yes ☐ No ☐
If Yes, has a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) been carried out and e-
mailed to dataprotection@northlan.gov.uk 
Yes ☐ No ☐
5.6 Technology / Digital impact
Does the report contain information that has an impact on either technology, digital
transformation, service redesign / business change processes, data management,
or connectivity / broadband / Wi-Fi?
Yes ☐ No ☒
If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact?    
Where the impact identifies a requirement for technology, has an assessment been
carried out (or scheduled) by the Enterprise Architecture Governance Group
(EAGG)? 
Yes ☐ No ☐
5.7 Environmental / Carbon impact
Does the report / project / practice contain information that has an impact on any
environmental or carbon matters?
Yes ☐ No ☒
If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact?  
5.8 Communications impact
Does the report contain any information that has an impact on the council’s
communications activities?
Yes ☐ No ☒
If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact?  
5.9 Risk impact
Is there a risk impact?
Yes ☐ No ☒
If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the key risks and potential impacts,
highlighting where the risk(s) are assessed and recorded (e.g. Corporate or Service
or Project Risk Registers), and how they are managed?

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Youth Guarantee Report
2021-2022
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Foreword
Young People aged 16-24 years lay down the foundation for future success during these
years. 
Research shows that unemployment during this period can have a significant impact on future
earnings. 
The Community Learning and Development (CLD) Youth Guarantee Project provided 19 young
people with employment opportunities that helped them develop a broad range of transferrable
competencies and qualifications which will prepare them for future careers and positive pathways. 
Over the past 12 months it has been an absolute pleasure having the Youth Guarantee staff
working across Youth Work, Family Learning and Adult Learning, they also have worked
through the challenges of working during the various levels of Covid restrictions. This has
helped them understand the need for resilience and adaptability in the workplace. As a
Service we are extremely proud of the outcomes this group of young staff have achieved and
wish them every success in the future and we look forward to welcoming a new cohort of
Youth Guarantee staff this year. 
Liz Fergus | Community Learning,
Development and Resources Manager 
Youth Guarantee Report 2021-2022

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Youth Guarantee Report 2021-2022 
Introduction
In May 2021 North Lanarkshire Council’s Community Learning and Development (CLD)
service, in partnership with The Scottish Government’s Young Person’s Guarantee, set out a
plan to recruit CLD Assistant Support Workers (ASW) for a period of one year on their Youth
Guarantee Programme. Money was awarded from the Scottish Government’s Young
Person’s Guarantee which aims to provide the opportunity of a job, placement, training or
volunteering for every 16-24 year old in Scotland. 
CLD successfully recruited 19 Assistant Support Workers which gave these new employees
the opportunity to work across the three core functions of CLD – Youth Work, Adult Learning
and Family Learning for 20 hours per week. As well as paid employment, the staff would
have a robust training schedule, the chance to work alongside NLC Partner agencies and the
opportunity to have a CLD worker as mentor throughout their full employment. 
The programme was delivered using a full service approach with every CLD staff member involved
in either supervising ASWs on placements, facilitating training or being a Mentor.
The NLC Youth Guarantee Programme supports the key priorities and outcomes as set out in
the The Plan For North Lanarkshire by providing opportunities for targeted young people and
adults to reach their full potential and enhancing participation within North Lanarkshire
Communities. The Youth Guarantee programme is also designed to support the CLD
Partnership objective of revising the Young Adult Offer within North Lanarkshire. A new and
innovative learning offer seeks to reduce some of the inequalities that can arise from the
attainment gap by offering training and employment opportunities to residents of North
Lanarkshire who have barriers to learning. 
Youth event presentation

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Youth Guarantee Report 2021-2022 
Des Murray, Chief Executive of NLC and Liz Fergus Community Learning, Development and Resources Manager 
Youth Guarantee in Numbers 
• 19 participants aged between 16 and 24 recruited
• 7 is the average number of qualifications achieved per person
• 125 qualifications achieved
• 17 positive destinations
• 7 participants recruited by NLC at end of programme
• 5 accepted into university
• 3 accepted into further education
• 123 CLD Staff involved in delivery of programme
• 14 different qualifications offered
• 6 staff continuing to volunteer 
Training 
Following the mandatory induction, a training schedule was devised based on collaboration with
CLD staff who supervised the day-to-day ASW duties and through the PRD process. There
were two elements to the training – opportunities that allow the participants to develop their skills
as CLD ASWs and to support them into positive destinations at the end of their programme by
helping to develop transferrable skills. 
Training in Focus 
Facilitation Training – This was established as a training need very early on in the
programme. ASW staff reported to the Development Officer that they did not feel they had
the confidence or skills to deliver activities in a CLD setting. The training looked at ways to
develop facilitation skills in terms of creativity, working with limited resources and working
together to deliver activities to groups of learners. This training was delivered by NLC’s Active
and Creative Communities Team and by CLD. The evaluation from staff showed that this
training was effective in helping develop soft skills such as creativity and teamwork. Staff felt
more confident with delivering CLD workshops as a direct result of this training and reported
that they felt more confident as individuals.

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Youth Guarantee Report 2021-2022 
REHIS Qualification – this was chosen because of the benefits to working with CLD as this
can be an added requirement. This qualification also enabled 5 staff to apply for internal and
external vacancies that had REHIS qualification as an essential requirement. 
First Aid – this was chosen as a training element as it is often a requirement in the
workplace. Of the 12 staff who completed the training all have reported back that this was
beneficial in securing their positive destination at end of programme 
Staff participating in SQA level 6 First Aid Training 
First steps to youth work and first steps to family learning – Assistant Support Workers
reported that they felt both of these courses were invaluable in terms of learning more about the
core functions of CLD. The training helped underpin the theory behind the practice involved in
developing and delivering family learning and youth work. 
First Steps to Youth Work

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Youth Guarantee Report 2021-2022 
Training / Qualifications completed
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
(See Appendix 2) (staff training table) 
Work Placements 
At induction, all staff were issued with a work laptop and mobile phone. Expectations were
also set out that travel through North Lanarkshire was expected as well as logging in each
morning to check and action emails as necessary. 
Each ASW was issued with a bespoke timetable detailing work placements (see appendix 3).
These timetables were negotiated between ASW staff, Development Officer and CLD staff.
Initially placements were for a period of 4-6 weeks but staff soon realised that placements
covering a full term would be more useful for CLD groups, ASW staff and CLD workers as
relationships could be further developed if placements were longer. 
ASW staff presenting at a youth event
Numbers Completed
REHI
SQA First Aid
Paths 4 All
Life Guard
PDA Youth Work
First Steps to Youth Work
Fist Steps to Family
SQA Work Placement
Autism
Awareness
Drama Facilitation
Mental Health Awareness
Adult Achievement Award
YAA Platinum
YAA Bronze

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Youth Guarantee Report 2021-2022 
Assistant Support Workers helped plan and facilitate sessions, evaluate activities and
sessions as well as share ideas for future group/activity development. ASWs were also asked to
complete reflective recordings as a way of evaluating their own work. Feedback sheets for
ASW staff and CLD staff were issued at end of each placement block with the information
gathered informing future training and placements. 
Youth Guarantee Programme - Monthly Timetable 
Name: Joe Bloggs
September to Christmas 
Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday 10.30am – 12.30pm
Baby Massage
Pat Cullinan Centre 
ASN group
6-8pm
Health and Wellness Hub
Motherwell
Tuesday   5.30pm – 7.30pm
Bellshill Cultural Centre
LGBTQ+ group
Wednesday 9.15am – 11.30am
Craigneuk Lifelong Learning
SQA Mental Health 
Transition Group P6/P7
Ravenscraig
5.30pm – 7.30pm
Thursday  1-3pm
Muir Street PS
Two 45 min sessions 
Friday Alternate Fridays
10 – 1.30pm
Newarthill CC
YAA and event with Marita
Future Fridays
1-4pm
Ravenscraig

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Youth Guarantee Report 2021-2022 
Evaluations 
Evaluations were ongoing throughout the programme through one-to-one support sessions,
CLD placement feedback and regular Team meetings. 
In the final month of programme, a full Evaluation Day was held with CLD workers facilitating
feedback sessions for ASW staff. A questionnaire was distributed to all CLD staff involved
with the programme. (Appendix 4) An illustrator was hired to capture the feedback in a visual
way. This was then displayed at the celebration event held at end of programme. 
The evaluation day was split into 4 topics. The feedback is identified as Good Practice or
Future Actions in the tables below. 
Evaluation topic 1 Line Manager/NLC wide support
Good Practice Future Actions
Staff made good relationships ASW staff to be involved in CLD Locality meetings
Staff felt supported by line management Job role fully described at interview
Felt training needs taken into consideration Travel commitment made clearer
Great support for future planning Travelling expectations made clear & covered in
induction
Lots of admin support More admin training required
Learn NL – very valuable resource Learn more about paperwork
Great opportunities for other work within NLC
(elections)
Having contact for advice during application process
One to One support was beneficial 
Evaluation Topic 2 – Mentoring
Good Practice Future Actions
Accessible for all Introduce CLD paperwork during induction
Set expectations for all parties Revise mentor programme
Mentor supported anxieties around travel Peer support was very valuable 
Mentor optional based on need 
More time allocated to see mentor 
Mentor understanding their role 
There WILL be ups and downs on
our journeys 
FUN . . 
. . but there is
SUPPORT all
the way! 
CLD
CLD
CLD
CLD
CLD
CLD
CLD 
. . but we will 
for you! 
. . flying the nest
is a big move! 
There will always 
for you!
www.ogilviedesign.co.uk

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Evaluation Topic 3 - Expectations
Good Practice Future Actions
Exceeded expectations Clarification of programme Vs employment
Good to see all aspects of CLD Scenario based expectations at induction
Good progression from volunteering Practical element at induction
Further developed interest in CLD Take on less people
Good platform for future employment Core CLD functions further explained at interview
Training & qualifications exceeded expectations Journey planning/area familiarisation at induction
Good financial rewards Roles & responsibilities made clear
All would recommend the experience Clearer induction of digital responsibilities
Positive feedback on interview format 
Development of friendship groups 
Excellent platform for goals in life 
Evaluation Day 
Evaluation Topic 4 – Placements
Good Practice Future Actions
Supported and included Make placement time longer
Consulted about placement requests Clear definition of ASW role for CLD and Support
Worker staff to ensure consistency
Experiences in core disciplines More input in paperwork planning
Support workers very supportive in Adult Learning 
Given preparation time for group working 
Good balance of direction and development 
Good support system in place

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Youth Guarantee Report 2021-2022 
CLD Worker Evaluation 
CLD staff who were directly involved in the supervision of ASW staff during placements
completed a staff survey at the end of each placement and at the end of the programme.
All staff reported that they would have ASWs working with them again. 
Suggestions from CLD staff to be implemented when the programme runs again were as
follows: 
• CLD staff to be made aware of any barriers to learning
• CLD staff to be made aware of expectations of ASW staff
• General employability attitudes and qualities in terms of timekeeping, use of mobile
phones, showing initiative 
The CLD Young Person’s Guarantee Development Officer will ensure that the suggestions are
addressed during next year of the programme. CLD staff will be given pertinent information
on ASW staff needs as well as what the expectations are at the beginning of programme.
A workshop on personal qualities and skills will be further developed to address issues
highlighted in terms of general employability skills. 
As a direct result of CLD worker feedback to Managers, 7 ASW staff were offered additional
hours to ensure some support continued for CLD teams until the end of June 2022.
“Over the year we have had some excellent workers who have supported our youth
programme. As a team we now realise we have relied on our ASWs to keep our
programmes running due to such high participant numbers”.
Gillian Aitken, CLD Youth Worker
“I have found all of the ASWs to be a great asset to the team, taking on many roles
including leading ice breakers and developing publicity posters for our groups”
Michelle Malarkey CLD Worker Schools
“I have loved working with the ASWs. They have been a great help, not only to me, but
to the groups I support”
Vahri Campbell, CLD Family Learning Worker
“It has been of great benefit to the Adult Learning Team having the ASWs employed to
support the work we deliver. They have really embraced this opportunity and have
brought new skills to the delivery team”
Andy Jack, CLD Adult Learning Worker

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Extended Opportunities 
As the ASWs were employed by NLC there were extended opportunities open to them as
there is with all employees. Three staff had the opportunity to speak at an Empowering
Communities Committee meeting, ASW staff were able to access the Learn NL training
resources and had the opportunity to work at elections. Transferrable skills that ASWs gained
were suitable to work at NLC’s Club 365 initiative and this has led to staff being able to apply
for other vacancies within NLC. Staff have utilised NLC’s employee discount scheme and
have also had the opportunity to work with some CLD partners such as the NHS to promote
the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) project. 
Destinations 
Modern
Apprenticeship
- Optical Express
Support Worker
- New Horizons
Mother and
Toddler Group
4 x Additional
Support Needs
Assistants - NLC 
Retail Operative
- Londis 
HNC in Social
Services
Further
Education
- Pathways to
Care
Further
Education
- Level 5
Psychology 
After School
Care 
Engagement
Officer -
Motherwell
Football Trust
Support Officer
- NLC Planning
Department
4 x Community
Education Degree
at University of
the West of
Scotland
NLC Outdoor
Stores 
for my DESTINATION . .
CLD ASWs x 6
ten hour
positions 
. . despite having no
past interest in them! 
Senior Staff
Member - Greggs 
Family Learning
Support Worker

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Youth Guarantee Report 2021-2022 
My highlight has been meeting new people
- staff and learners. This has opened my
eyes to a whole new career path. I have been
successful in getting a job with a Mother and
Toddler Group. I am also doing PDA Youth
Work with CLD.
Meet The Team 
NLC CLD ASSISTANT 
SUPPORT WORKER
#YPGUARANTEE 
Sophie Lennon 
Sean McIIroy
I have learned to be a responsible young
person and having work integrity. I am very
grateful for this opportunity. I now work
fulltime with NLC Roads Department. I also
have g Unconditional Offer from Edinburgh
University to study Business.
Victoria Jalba 
My highlight has been working with such
a variety of people and realising this is the
type of work I would like to do. I have been
successful in gaining employment as an
Additional Support Needs Assistant with NLC.

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Youth Guarantee Report 2021-2022 
My highlight is that I can now speak in front
of a group of people. I have lots of interviews
coming up.
Caitlin Pringle  
Carla Cummings 
Casey Ellis 
The highlight of my journey is meeting all
the people from different areas and CLD
disciplines. I am starting as an Additional
Support Needs Assistant with an NLC
Primary School.
I loved working with LGBTQ+ groups as
this is how I identify. I enjoyed helping like
minded young people open up and talk them
through their issues. I have been successful
in being offered a place on HNC Social
Service Course at City Of Glasgow College.
Nathan Wotherspoon 
My highlight was supporting young people
with their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. I
have secured employment as a Senior Team
Member in Greggs and a 7 hour appointment
with CLD outdoor stores.

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Youth Guarantee Report 2021-2022 
My highlight has been working with the Adult
Learning planning and delivering IT classes.
I have been successful in being offered an
Unconditional to study BA in Community
Education at UWS.
Kai Etherington  
Jack Lambert 
Dean Dougal 
I enjoyed meeting the older people in the Adult
Learning It classes. I enjoyed being able to
pass on my knowledge to an older generation.
I have successfully gained a place at NCL to
study Social Sciences with a view to moving
onto study Psychology.
Dan Scott 
community and school settings. The support

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I really enjoyed working with the after school
groups and adult learners in ESOL classes.
I was appreciated and thanked for my
contribution which was humbling and made
me feel appreciated. I am moving onto study
BA degree at UWS and am staying on for 10
hours to work with CLD team.
Emma Jane Doak  
Edward Reid 
Erin McGill 
I loved supporting the youth work team
deliver their summer programme in
Cumbernauld. It was so much fun. I have
successfully gained a place at NCL to study
Pathways to Care and I hope to become
a Paramedic in the future. I will continue
volunteering with the CLD Youth Work team.
I have enjoyed learning to work with others
and meeting new people. I enjoyed the
training and I am very grateful to everyone for
helping me with my career. I am starting with
Optical Express as a Modern Apprentice.
Norifumi Shimogawa 
I loved getting to see all aspects of CLD. I
have found a new career path which I hadn’t
previously considered as a direct result of
this opportunity. I am moving onto study at
UWS – BA in Community Education and have
successfully gained employment as CLD
support worker with Family Learning team.

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Celebration Event 
There was a celebration event held in Forgewood Community Centre for the participants of
the Youth Guarantee Programme, their invited guests and CLD staff. The event was attended
by NLC’s Chief Executive Des Murray, Lord Provost Jean Jones and Councillor Angela
Campbell, Convenor of Community Empowerment Committee. 
The evaluation posters that had been designed by the illustrator on the evaluation day were
on display showcasing the full team’s journey. Des Murray spoke about the difference he
could see in all the staff and about how this is the start of their journey and how NLC will
continue to support that journey. 
The celebration event was an opportunity for all the Assistant Support Workers to showcase
their journey, with four opting to present their stories on the night. 
Youth Guarantee Report 2021-2022

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NLC’s Young Persons Guarantee 2022/2023 
In direct response to evaluations that took place throughout, and at the end of YGP
programme, the following will be implemented: 
Recruitment has started for the new programme. An external advertisement for 15 new CLD
Assistant Support Workers will be placed on My Job Scotland for young people aged
16-24years from North Lanarkshire. It should be noted that the name has changed from
Youth Guarantee Programme to NLC’s Young Person’s Guarantee to reflect the name change
made by Scottish Government. The fact that ASWs will be expected to travel throughout
North Lanarkshire will be highlighted in the advert and during the interview process. 
Former YPG Assistant Support Workers will be asked if they would like to be considered as
mentors for the new programme. We will also ask former Youth Guarantee participants to be
involved in the interview process and induction process to pass on their first-hand experience
to new staff ensuring a smoother transition. 
Placements will be for a full term so that ASWs have a fuller experience of working with CLD
staff and young people, adults and families they are supporting. 
Core elements of training will stay in place and will again be determined as in the previous
programme through feedback from CLD staff and ASWs and informed by PRD process. 
ASW staff will be included, where appropriate, in full Team Meetings (area team meetings and
core function) to ensure staff are fully involved in all aspects of CLD work and to ensure a
better understanding of the reasons behind decisions made within CLD. 
Staff will be given a folder of paperwork for all core functions and these will be explained
during Core Function Information Sessions to be held within induction fortnight. 
The Youth Guarantee Programme has helped to improve the economic outcomes of
everyone recruited onto the programme. The work experience, skills, workplace practices,
professional CLD staff inputs and community contributions that all the Assistant Support
Workers made to the programme has helped to build the capacity of North Lanarkshire’s
young workforce which will in turn help build a workforce for the future capable of delivering
on North Lanarkshire’s priorities and shared ambitions. 
Celebration Event

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Youth Guarantee 2021/2022 story in photos 
Youth Guarantee Report 2021-2022

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Contact details
Marita Nicol
nicolm@northlan.gov.uk

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