Abstract
The Catalyst project was developed by the Centre for Youth Research and Dialogue to respond to feedback from training providers about the growing numbers of young people who experience barriers to participation in employment and employability programmes. The Catalyst team created bespoke training for Skills for Life and Work Providers (SfLW) with greater emphasis on supporting young people via a youth work
approach. This 2026 report captures the learning and opportunities of youth work methodologies for marginalised young people.
approach. This 2026 report captures the learning and opportunities of youth work methodologies for marginalised young people.
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | Belfast |
| Number of pages | 30 |
| Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - 1 Jan 2026 |
Funding
The Catalyst Project was funded by the Department for the Economy through the Youth Work CPD Skills Fund 2024/25
| Funders |
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| Department for the Economy |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
Keywords
- youth work
- marginalised young people
- young people
- employment
- training
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