Organisations which use sport and physical activity to enable young people to become more employable and access employment are being asked to complete a survey which will help to “assess and strengthen” how sport for development can tackle employment challenges exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Sport for Development Coalition’s Sport & Employability Steering Group has commissioned a team of researchers from the University of Bath as part of the second strand of its policy advocacy framework, following on from the publication of its first report ‘Movement for mental health’ in January.
The deadline for the survey has been extended to Friday 29th April.
Any organisations working with young people are encouraged to participate in the survey, especially those with extensive experience in the design and/or delivery of projects which might enable access to employment and employability outcomes.
CHARITIES
Other examples include those charities and organisations which focus on sustaining improved mental wellbeing and resilience, or increasing transferrable skills, or any outcomes which help a young person to increase employability.
The need for the research was identified by the Steering Group, which includes representatives of 20 Coalition member and partner organisations, and the survey – which takes 10-15 minutes to complete – is a key component for primary data collection.
Dr Haydn Morgan, Researcher and Lecturer in Sport Management at the University of Bath, explained: “The aim of this independent research project is to assess and strengthen the contribution that sport for development can make in response to the employment challenges exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
EDUCATION
“The research will seek to further understand how sport-based interventions support employability and skill development outcomes in young people not in employment, education or training (NEET), and compare sport to other non-formal education approaches, for example art, drama, dance or music-based programmes.”
Read Survey Participation Information.
A summary of the research is expected to be published during the summer.
The survey will now close on Friday 29th April. To participate please click here and read the information that follows. You’ll be asked to provide your consent prior to taking part.
