Jericho Foundation
Ignition Project and Job Clubs
Our Progress:
May 2018 Update:
In the next 12 months we are aiming to achieve the following outputs:
- The launch of three new Ignition Programmes and Job Clubs, bringing the total across Birmingham to 13 Ignition Programmes/Job Clubs
- At least one additional Ignition Programme/Job Club being run, outside of Birmingham
- 400 new jobseekers will have attended Ignition Programmes/Job Clubs
- 100 individuals will have secured meaningful employment.
The outcomes for the unemployed beneficiaries of the Ignition programme will be:
- Significantly increased opportunities for education, training and personal advancement
- Significantly increased employment opportunities
- Reduced social exclusion and reconnection with social networks
- Improved confidence levels, self-esteem and social interaction
- Increased economic independence
- Greatly reduced risk of long term health, substance misuse and homelessness problems
- Reduced repeat offending through economic independence
- Increased ability to become significant contributors to the economy and culture their local communities
The outcomes for churches/faith/community organisations will be:
- Improved reach and profile within local communities
- Better utilisation of existing community assets
- Increased opportunity for volunteer involvement in delivering measureable social benefit
- Increased skills and confidence of volunteers
- Increased employment levels in the local area which may help reduce crime, antisocial behaviour etc
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