NE VCSE Skills, Inclusion and Employment Network - 18th February 2025

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The group acts as the voice of North East VCSE Skills, Inclusion and Employment providers, influencing a range of public sector partners at a local, regional and national level. This feeds into the relevant North East Combined Authority.

NECA area VCSE Skills, Inclusion and Employment Network

18 February 2025 - 09:30-11.30

Online via Teams
AGENDA

1

Welcome & Introductions

9.30 - 9.35

2

Minutes of the last meeting 8th October 2024 - accuracy, actions and matters arising (paper)

9.35 - 9.45

3

DWP Update  
Karen Hibbert, Senior Partnership Manager, DWP

9.45 – 10.10

4

NECA Employment and Skills Update
Ruth Gaul, Principal Programme Manager, NECA
Michelle Stone, Principal Skills Manager, NECA

10.10 – 10.35

5

NECA Inclusive Growth – Update
Robin Fry, Inclusive Economy Adviser, NECA

10.35 - 11.00

6

Network Terms of Reference
Heather Lee/Menisha Gela

11.00 – 11.20

7

Updates from Members – good news, challenges, potential partnership opportunities and how members can support current delivery/ promotion etc.
Please email menisha.gela@vonne.org.uk if you would like to provide an update to members.

11.20 – 11.25

8

Any Other Business & Planning for Future Meetings

  • 17th June in person meeting – can anyone offer a venue for this event?
  • 14th October (online) – 9.30 am – 11.30 am

11.25 – 11.30

 

When
February 18th, 2025 from  9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location
Online via Teams
United Kingdom
Contact
Phone: 0191 2332000