Location and general information
Categories
Access to Sport - 
Employability - 
Personal development
Access to Sport - Employability - Personal developmentContext
In the UK and Ireland, many young adults from minority ethnic groups and working-class communities are at a disadvantage in the world of work, despite recent progress among some communities. A collaborative approach aimed at increasing social inclusion and upskilling marginalised young people to enhance their employability is the only way to drive genuine social change.
Project goals
- Build the transferable skills, confidence, employability and social capital of socially excluded young adults through a football-based programme
- Provide role models from different communities and backgrounds to inspire and motivate young adults
- Build a network of brands, employers and community organisations offering upstream opportunities, such as professional mentoring, careers events and pathways
- Develop a best practice model to attract sustainable mainstream funding for long-term transitional change across target communities
Project content
- Year-round community-based football activities aimed at building relationships
- Personal development workshops and soft-skills training
- Accredited leadership courses, training courses on equality, diversity and inclusion, self-confidence, coaching and digital media
- Opportunities to connect young adults with relatable role models, mentors and industry insiders
- Careers events, opportunities and pathways that engage various industries, including cultural and creative sectors, football-specific advertising, media, tech, music and fashion
Partners
