It has been highlighted that young people aged 16-24 struggle to gain opportunities to gain employment across the West Midlands.
We identified two areas in Birmingham with high young unemployment and a lack of social provision, where we will engage with 24 women. Each will be required to complete a 30-hour volunteer assignment. Throughout the programme, participants will be awarded a number of coaching and officiating qualifications while also gaining leadership and coaching experience in other sports.
Each young female will coach a group of children with the goal of organising a sports festival for local children. Following the programme, the young females will be provided possibilities for employment in their communities, as well as the choice to pursue higher education if this is the path they wish to take.
This project is excellent to be a part of because it offers a fantastic opportunity following the 2022 Commonwealth Games to help young females gain better life skills and become more employable through cricket.
