A growing number of young people globally are struggling to stay in work or school. That's a level not seen in nearly two decades. https://lnkd.in/eHkATa-8
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When it comes to social mobility, you might have heard expressions like “levelling the playing field”. The problem with levelling the playing field, is that is doesn’t account for the structural barriers that that keep people from marginalised communities out, while allowing those in positions of power to suggest they had a genuine opportunity to get in. Why does this matter? It matters because difference doesn’t stop someone from being talented. It matters because diverse teams are stronger, more productive and more effective. And it matters because if you care about inequality - creating equity in recruitment for those who are typically marginalised is a great place to start. Getting a great education is important, but sadly it’s not a reality for every young person in this country. The data tells us that academic outcomes are impacted by socioeconomic background, by ethnicity, disability and gender and by factors such as experience in the care system. That’s not for lack of ability; it’s for lack of funding, tailored support and learning environments that are conducive to learning. When young people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds do go to university, they are less likely than their more privileged peers to graduate and more likely to be unemployed if they do. Our system continues to punish them for it, because we treat a degree level education as a sign that a young person is inherently more competent than their peers. And if you do get a degree, we then look for relevant work experience even in entry-level jobs. Often, the only real prerequisite is privilege. As an employer, you can help change this. We’re launching new programmes at GoodWork later this year, but we need employers like you to commit to offering opportunities to the young people we support. Entry-level roles lasting at least 3 months, paid at a real living wage. London based and starting July-September this year. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eU5EWh3a
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Data Analytics Manager / Economist @ UK Government | L&D content creator | social mobility and D&I advocate
The lived experience of raising ‘middle-class’ children has taught me more about the disparities between individuals than any textbook or degree has… The interactions I’ve had with schools, parents and extra-curricular activities has made me realise how large the resource gap is between affluent vs less privileged backgrounds. And, more importantly, the implications of these disparities on development, cognitive ability, knowledge (creativity enabler), educational attainment, personality, work experience etc. Will my children grow up to be more talented than me? It’s an interesting question… If we use workplace performance as a definition of talent, I’m pretty confident they'll appear to be more talented than me at the start. But I would argue this is largely only due to the resources they’ve had. Using maximum performance or life achievement as a measure, who knows… This raises an important dilemma for leaders and organisations who are looking to recruit the best talent. Are our current metrics of selection simply proxies for affluence… There are two key things that may help to overcome this: 1) Having a diverse range of entry routes – this gets people in and provides a better opportunity to objectively assess measures of talent, over a longer period, than would otherwise be possible. 2) Having a strong training offer that is aligned with the competencies needed to progress – this will play a role in levelling the playing field and go some way to addressing the opportunity disparities people have faced. To bring this to life, let’s take Johnny. He comes from a lower socio-economic background and has had far less opportunities and investment in his human capital than his more affluent peers. This is reflected in his educational attainment being relatively lower and the work experience on his CV doesn’t particularly stand out. However, he still measures relatively high on intelligence (IQ), has favourable personality traits for the workplace (high conscientiousness, emotional stability etc) and is highly motivated. In many recruitment exercises Johnny wouldn’t make it through the sift, but, once through the door, Johnny would go on to become a very high performer. Luckily for Johnny, he joined an organisation that had non-graduate entry routes, wider educational attainment criteria and a very strong training offer. Although I’m more in favour of raising the standards for everyone (i.e. everyone having strong attainment and getting professional work experience), the reality is inequality will always lead to talented individuals not being given the opportunity to flourish, unless we have ways to find them… #talent #socialmobility #recruitment
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6 Mistakes that Youth Workers Make With over 30 years of engaging in the youth work space, we've come to appreciate the profound growth in evolving through mistakes and failures. Sharing some slip ups that we have learnt from: 1. Forgetting the individual: One size does not fit all. Each young person is a universe of experiences, dreams, and challenges. It is essential to recognize and honor their uniqueness, especially when facilitating group engagements. 2. Becoming authority figures: In order to cultivate meaningful relationships and deliver truly impactful programs, it is important for young people to experience our humanness too. Showing up as our genuine selves, vulnerabilities and all, creates spaces where young people feel respected, and they are able to be their fuller selves. 3. Fun, a non-serious business: While nuances that we deal with can be intense, injecting fun into our sessions is indispensable. Fun doesn’t just make spaces more engaging but also helps cultivate positive safe spaces. 4. Fearing failure: Our ability to embrace mistakes impacts our youth engagement deeply. When we normalize failure as a natural part of the learning process, we empower young people to take risks, learn from setbacks, and emerge stronger and more resilient. 5. Going solo: Youth work can be a very lonely, arduous journey. We cannot be an island. Collaboration brings together diverse perspectives, resources, and expertise. And together, we can create ecosystems of solidarity that amplify our impact. We are sure you will have many more insights to add to this list. Do share in the comments. #YouthWork #Collaboration #Failure #vartaLeap #SocialEntrepreneurship
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A new publication on Hope, career competency, and social well-being among non-engaged youth in Hong Kong: A longitudinal network analysis
Hope, career competency, and social well-being among non-engaged youth in Hong Kong: a longitudinal network analysis - Current Psychology
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By the time they turn three, children from disadvantaged backgrounds are on average nine months behind children from wealthier backgrounds. Unfortunately, this trend continues throughout their education. Disadvantaged young people achieve on average 1.7 grades lower at GCSE and are less likely to attend highly selective universities than their wealthier peers. Even when less advantaged students excel and gain first-class degrees from top institutions, they are still less likely to gain elite employment than a more privileged student with a 2:2. These attainment and employability gaps are testament to the worrying state of social mobility in the UK, which ranked 21st in the World Economic Forum’s Global Social Mobility Index 2020, putting it below many other developed countries. Consequently, it proves difficult for the UK’s young people to achieve better life outcomes than their parents. Why is this? Limited social mobility can be caused by a range of interlinking factors, such as low income, low-quality schooling, the area young people grow up in and a lack of work opportunities. ✍️Guy Miller https://lnkd.in/e9duvCeM
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Achieve Work-Life Harmony | Army Medalist Turned Productivity Expert | Award-Winning Coach & Author | Founder - Smartnatives | Connect for Breakthrough Results!
*How youth is not planning their life and how it is impacting them ?* _Dealing with the unplanned paths and its impact on youth_ 1. *Wandering without a map* - _60% of youth don't have a career plan and it led to frustration, unfulfilled potential and missed opportunities_ 2. *Long term vision*- _Only 25% of youth work on long time goals and they lack directions, delays and their unfulfilled dreams._ 3. *Deadline dilemma* - _80% of youth struggle with procastination and which led them to Stress and compromised outcomes._ Join our employability clinic to know more about this program #PlanYourPath #DestinationGoals #LifeNavigation #ChartYourCourse #DreamsUnleashed #GoalGetters #FutureFocused #FinancialFortitude #RelationshipResonance #TimeForToday #CommittedToGrowth #LifeByDesign
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Youth leadership & team development expert | Non-profit leader skilled in project management, strategic marketing & community building | Sustainability advocate | Permacultural gardener 🌱💚🌍
🌟 Reflecting on My Youth Work Journey 🌟 As I've navigated the dynamic world of youth work, I've been blessed with invaluable insights that have shaped not only my approach to my work but also my perspective on life. Here are five key lessons that working with youth has taught me: 1. Empowerment through Listening: Every young person has a unique voice and story to share. I've learned that by truly listening and valuing their perspectives, we empower them to take ownership of their journey and dreams. Their voices matter, and I'm here to amplify them! 2. Resilience and Adaptability: Youth work is a constant dance with change and challenges. From unexpected curveballs to navigating shifting trends, I've honed the art of staying flexible and embracing the unknown. This adaptability fuels not only my work but also my personal growth. 3. Unleashing Creativity: Youth are a wellspring of creativity and fresh ideas. Collaborating with them has unleashed my own creativity, encouraging me to think outside the box, explore new solutions, and embrace innovation in all aspects of life. 4. Building Bridges of Empathy: Working with diverse youth from different backgrounds has shown me the power of empathy. It's through understanding their unique experiences that I've learned to build bridges of connection, fostering an inclusive and compassionate space for all. 5. Celebrating Every Victory: Whether it's a small step forward or a monumental achievement, celebrating each success, no matter how big or small, is essential. Every positive change, every breakthrough, and every glimmer of growth is worth acknowledging and celebrating. Working with youth isn't just about guiding them; it's a reciprocal journey of growth, learning, and inspiration. These lessons are a testament to the incredible impact youth can have on our lives and the transformative power of investing in their potential. Here's to continuous learning and the exciting journey ahead! 🌟🌱 #YouthWork #Inspiration #LifeLessons
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Chief Executive at UK Youth 🔐 | Systemic Change | Youth | Social Justice | Board Non Executive Director | Charity Trustee | Eph 3:14-21🙏🏾
Strategy Update: Accelerating Our Impact for Young People Back in 2020, UK Youth set out to address three intertwined problems: 1. The lack of sustainable investment into youth work 2. The limited cross-sector understanding of the difference youth work makes to young people 3. The limited opportunities to embed effective solutions As we cross the halfway point we’ve reviewed our progress, sector feedback, and identified our unique strengths in this work. We have decided to focus in on the top three objectives that have the greatest potential to accelerate our impact in the remaining months. 🤗 We call them our "A, B, Cs" A: Impact the lives of 1 million young people. - Through our youth development content, grants and outdoor learning social enterprise, we will directly improve 1 million young lives by 2025. B: Convene 10,000 cross-sector professionals and young people. - We will bring together youth workers, teachers, doctors, social workers, Government, police, business etc. Creating a unique learning environment to solve problems and scale evidenced solutions. C: Ensure 100% of staff are effective in their roles. - We’re dedicated to ensuring that every member of our staff thrives as we equip them to excel in their roles. We will nurture an enjoyable, skilled and cohesive force for system change. Here are two of the major initiatives that we’re accelerating progress on: 🌟The Joined-Up Institute: Our #Untapped economic report demonstrated what is truly possible if we would be bold enough to pursue it. The Joined-Up Institute is an immersive, multi-touch point learning environment, bringing a diverse range of cross-sector professionals and young people together to learn and scale evidenced solutions. 🌟The Youth First Programme: For years our colleagues at National Youth Agency have rightly! been challenging us to think creatively about how to bring 10,000 new youth workers in. I’ve heard the persistent calls for UK Youth to play a more proactive role in addressing the ongoing workforce shortage. We have been listening! We needed to understand what we were uniquely placed to do and our century long expertise in innovative programme development has led us here 💭 Inspired by the transformational model of Teach First 20 years ago, our vision is to develop an innovative recruitment solution that uniquely taps talent from entry level right through to graduates and career changers. We believe that the next few years are critical for #youngpeople. Now more than ever we need to join forces to sustainably address problems that will unlock the potential of every young person. We are in the setup phase for both of these initiatives and proactively seeking funders and collaborators who share our urgency to accelerate system change! 🗣️Are you in? My wonderful colleagues are ready! 👉🏾Kayleigh for #YouthFirst 👉🏾Jacob for #JoinedUp 👉🏾 Leo for all things #funding UK Youth to get this done!
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🌟 Exciting News for Aspiring Youth Workers! 🌟 Have you ever dreamed of making a positive impact on young lives? Look no further! We still have a couple of places left on our Professional Development Award in Youth Work. This is a fantastic opportunity to delve into the world of youth empowerment, all from the comfort of your own space. 📚 Course Details: 🔸 Format: Completely online, making learning flexible and accessible. 🔸 Passion-Driven: Ideal for individuals passionate about working with young people. 🔸 Empowerment Focus: Learn how to amplify young voices and nurture their potential. 🔸 Practical Skills: Gain essential skills to engage, support, and inspire youth. 🌈 Why Choose PDA Youth Work? This course isn't just about theory – it's about action. As you progress through the program, you'll acquire hands-on skills that allow you to actively contribute to the positive development of young individuals. With a curriculum built on the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, particularly Article 12, you'll be equipped to empower youth to express their opinions and be heard. 🚀 Online Convenience: We understand the demands of folk with busy lives, which is why our online format is designed to fit into your schedule. Whether you're working, studying, or managing other commitments, you can pursue your passion for youth work without disruptions. 🎓 Career Opportunities: Upon completing the PDA Youth Work course, you'll be well-prepared to step into various roles within the youth work sector. Whether you're interested in community youth clubs, educational institutions, or social services, this qualification opens doors to a fulfilling and impactful career. 🌐 Join Us Today: https://lnkd.in/eyqvtuPw #YouthWorkCourse #ThinkUHI #UHIShetland
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