Bridging the Performance Gap: Youth Work’s Role in Northern Ireland’s Economic Future
Northern Ireland faces significant economic challenges thatlimit its prosperity and the opportunities available to its young people. TheOECD has identified a substantial performance gap between Northern Ireland andother UK regions across multiple economic indicators, with persistently highrates of economic inactivity representing a particular concern. Addressing thisgap requires innovative approaches to reach those furthest from the […]
Behind the Numbers: How YouthStart’s Youth Work Approach Creates Lasting Change
In Northern Ireland, where economic inactivity rates persistently exceed the UK average, the YouthStart partnership has demonstrated remarkable success in supporting young people furthest from the labour market. The impressive statistics only tell part of the story—the impact of YouthStart’s approach lies in how these outcomes are achieved and the lasting change they create. Beyond […]
YouthStart: Transforming Young Lives Through Youth Work Approach
In the challenging landscape of youth unemployment and economic inactivity in Northern Ireland, the YouthStart partnership has emerged as a beacon of innovation and success. By bringing together seven leading youth work charities, YouthStart has demonstrated the extraordinary power of youth work methodology to reach, engage and transform the lives of young people furthest from […]