Case studies

Innovation in local government is about improving the lives of the people in our communities. Browse through our case studies to see the many innovative programmes councils are involved in.

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Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council – Developing a talent pipeline through T Level industry placements

#TeamWigan is creating opportunities for young people through the delivery of high quality industry placements

Post-16 education, training and employment

28 Feb 2023

Leicester City Council: T Levels as an entry to employment

Leicester sees T Levels as an entry to employment for young people. The council has used learning from apprenticeships and the Kickstart Scheme to put in place robust systems and support for team managers and students undertaking industry placements.

Post-16 education, training and employment

20 Dec 2022

Somerset County Council: An employers' perspective on T Levels

‘Grow our own’ is an important ethos at Somerset Council. T Level placements are one element of a variety of early career routes into the council, and T Level opportunities are making the council an attractive local employer to young people.

Post-16 education, training and employment

08 Dec 2022

Education Partnership North East: A provider's perspective on T Levels

Education Partnership North East provide a range of T Levels and have successfully worked with Sunderland Council and local businesses to produce successful outcomes.

Post-16 education, training and employment

01 Oct 2022