Unemployment for Inspiring Young People

Title of Session: Unemployment for Inspiring Young People

• IS THERE SOMETHING WE CAN CREATE/FOCUS ON OTHER THAN JOBS - ie for our society + personal development
• NO SET FORMAT FOR THE WORK ENVIRONMENT IT'S ABOUT WHAT SUITS YOU
• NOT MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO SUSTAIN JOBS e.g. space to make mistakes
• Motivation - y.p. (young people) need to complete things + reflect on what they've gained. Not give up... Mentors
• y.p. (young people) understand need to create their future - not be at the mercy of circumstances
• Support needed: e.g. group to help develop and sustain goals.
• exposure to different experiences - incl. work circumstances/environments.
• understanding need to be open to part time & temp. work
• Safe space for y.p. - being treated with respect
• Youth engagement rather than youth programmes (targets) (concerned, interested, challenging adults.)