Skills legacy for region's youngsters as Gen22 scheme launched - The Solihull Observer

Skills legacy for region's youngsters as Gen22 scheme launched

Solihull Editorial 21st Oct, 2021   0

THE Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has launched its new legacy programme for young people, Gen22.

The Gen22 programme aims to boost the skills of young people from the West Midlands who might otherwise struggle to access the many job opportunities arising from the Games.

Participants are supported to undertake 30 hours of volunteering, connected to the physical activity and wellbeing, creative, and digital sectors.

They will receive support before, during, and after the programme to ensure they are able to maximise the benefits from the opportunity.




The initiative has been co-designed by young people to ensure it best meets the needs of the participants and is something they will enjoy and benefit from.

Participants can be nominated to take part and Birmingham 2022 is looking to work with local organisations who can signpost their young people to the programme as well as providing volunteering opportunities.


Nicola Turner MBE, director of legacy at Birmingham 2022, said: “Young people told us that some of the opportunities available at the Games, like jobs and volunteering, could be hard to access if you were under 18, had caring responsibilities, or had a criminal conviction.

“Others said that they had lost confidence during the pandemic and would discount themselves from making an application.

“Gen22 was built in partnership with young people, for young people, to offer 16 to 24 year olds a flexible, accessible way to join in with the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

“Starting now, we aim for 1,000 young people to each take on 30 hours of social action.

“Assignments might include taking photographs for a local business or volunteering at a sports club.

“We know the Games can bring people together and our goal is that the young people taking part in this programme will gain confidence and feel included.”

For more information visit https://www.birmingham2022.com/gen22/.

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