London Employer Accord
The 2012 Olympics Games are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a lasting economic and social legacy for London
London First aims to ensure the 2012 Games act as a major catalyst to get 75,000 more Londoners into work
Business needs the training opportunities arising from the Olympics to be job-specific and relevant to the gaps which exist in the London labour market. The surest way of achieving this is for employers to engage with the public sector employment and training agencies. London First is spearheading the London Employer Accord as a realistic and practical platform for achieving this.
The London Employer Accord is open to all businesses in London. Employers can choose the level of commitment that best suits them. Examples include
- Agreeing to register vacancies with local employment agencies
- Offering apprenticeships and work placements
- Interviewing job-ready candidates, including those who have developed their employability skills by volunteering their help in the run up to the Olympic Games
In return, employment and training agencies commit to tailoring their services to the needs of individual businesses. Employers gain easy access to a local supply of job-ready candidates and a suitably skilled workforce.
The Accord was launched by the Chancellor and the Mayor in October 2006 and has received backing from national and international corporations such as London First members BT and AEG Europe
Testimonies - BT's Clive Ansell and AEG's David Campbell
