ANDY STREET, THE MAYOR OF THE WEST MIDLANDS, SAID:
“It’s great to see young people leading the Stand Out programme, helping other young people to take advantage of the work and volunteering opportunities from the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
“Thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, we’re working with our partners to provide targeted support for disadvantaged young people and communities who have been hardest hit by the pandemic.
“Making sure that the jobs created by the Games go to local people is a key part of my jobs plan to help more than 100,000 residents into employment over the next two years, and is also critical to ensuring the Commonwealth Games is a Games for everyone.”
SAM OLSEN, CEO MOVEMENT TO WORK SAID:
“In establishing a youth led steering group, Movement to Work looks to bring young people and business together, driving skills and employment opportunities for local people, before, during and after the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
“We want to help make the connection between volunteering and the world of work, enabling young people to develop the knowledge and attitudes they need to succeed, and to inspire business to create opportunities for disadvantaged young people who have engaged with volunteering during the Games. We are very excited to be involved and committed to driving a positive impact for young people in the West Midlands.”
KATHRYN FEDUN, HEAD OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT – MIDLANDS, MOVEMENT TO WORK SAID:
“I couldn’t wish for a better project for Movement to Work to continue to make an impact in the region. Through working in partnership with WMCA, employers and youth outreach organisations we strive to maximise the opportunity the Games brings for young people to get into volunteering, work experience, vocational training and jobs.
“Now it’s time for us to make it an amazing opportunity for young people in the West Midlands.”
Get involved!
For more information about the Stand Out programme Youth Steering Group and how to get involved please email: [email protected]
For more information about the Stand Out programme, jobs and volunteering for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games click here.