European Social Fund (ESF)
TEC Partnership was proud to have worked on the range of projects co-funded by the European Social Fund (ESF), as part of the 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth Programme in England, with The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) serving as the Managing Authority for the England ESF programme.
ESF Humber Digital Skills
The ESF Humber Digital Skills Project provided digital skills support to Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs) across the Humber Region, which up-skilled their existing workforce and supported SMEs in adopting new technologies to increase productivity and competitiveness, enabling entry into emerging markets.
The ESF Humber Digital Skills project received £482,991.64 in co-financing from the ESF, with 422 participants benefiting from its activities.
ESF Humber Work Experience Pilot
The ESF Humber Work Experience Pilot project supported SMEs across the Humber Region in engaging with education and training institutions and providing meaningful interactions with employers for young people. This aimed to encourage better links with businesses, equipping students with the skills needed to meet local business demands.
The ESF Humber Work Experience Project was delivered in partnership with Bishop Burton College and received £499,528.68 in co-financing from the ESF, benefiting 132 SMEs through its activities.
ESF Learning Employment and Progression (LEAP)
The ESF Learning Employment and Progression project provided support to inactive and unemployed participants across Greater Lincolnshire, who faced multiple and complex challenges. Learners were equipped with the skills and knowledge required for sustainable work opportunities or progression into further education or training.
The ESF Learning Employment and Progression project was delivered in partnership with other colleges across Lincolnshire, including Bishop Burton College, Boston College, Grantham College, and Lincoln College. It received £4,231,721.75 in co-financing from the ESF, benefiting 1,847 inactive and unemployed participants.
ESF Industry Placements
The ESF Industry Placements project supported SMEs across York, North Yorkshire, and East Riding (YNYER) LEP in building their capacity to provide industry placement opportunities to learners while ensuring future labour market needs were met.
The ESF Industry Placements project was delivered in partnership with Bishop Burton College and received £448,150.94 in co-financing from the ESF, benefiting 126 SMEs through its activities.
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