Learning from funding Connected Futures

Summary

The report reflects on phase one of Connected Futures, our flagship programme to address youth unemployment through systemic change.

Eight place-based partnerships were initially funded over 18 months to develop a collective understanding of the ‘problem’ that is driving youth unemployment locally, to identify possible routes to change, and to strengthen the local relationships required to bring about that change – with young people playing a leading role throughout this
process.

The report draws out key learnings and outlines recommendations for the next phase of the programme.