Full description
This outcome is about the development of skills or knowledge that enhance the capacity of an individual to obtain meaningful employment in the future, either intentionally or unintentionally. This could include specific artistic skills, such as a new art form or repertoire, but also more generalised skills such as creative thinking, capacity for collaboration, persistence, work skills or communication.
Theory underpinning this outcome
The ability to obtain employment is relevant for human fulfilment as a number of factors contributing to quality of life are linked to meaningful employment such as personal development and material well-being (Lysaght & Cobigo, 2014). People with employment skills are able to adjust to changing opportunities more easily and therefore are more able to support overall economic resilience. A skilled workforce are also able to help absorb economic shocks as their skills enable them to shift to sectors with stronger demand (Briguglio et al, 2006)
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Evidence that this outcome occurs
A study of young people in a summer performing arts program found that the activity facilitated the development of participant’s leadership skills (LeMire, Achtenberg & Opp. 2017).
The process of creative engagement has been shown to aid the development of strategic thinking skills in young people (Larson & Angus, 2011).
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Activities
As of April 2021, there were 5 activities in Takso selecting this outcome with 2 completed and evaluated. Types of activities undertaken to achieve this outcome include:
- Professional development.
Results
Over the 2 completed activities that addressed this outcome, 17 people responded to the evaluation question. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being not at all and 10 the most imaginable, respondents reported an average pre activity level of 5.9 for this outcome and a post activity average of 8.45.
Employment enhancing skills development facilitated
2 Activities / 17 responses / Pre activity average 5.9 / Post activity average 8.45
(This section is currently in development. Updates will be posted here as they are completed.)
(This section is currently in development. Updates will be posted here as they are completed.)
Larson, R., & Angus, R. (2011) Adolescents’ development of skills in agency in youth programs: Learning to think strategically. Child Development, 82(1), 277-294.
LeMire, S., Achtenberg, L., & Opp, D. (2017). Leadership development for high school students in a summer performing arts program. Journal for learning through the arts, 13(1), 1-9
Lysaght, R & Cobigo, V. (2014). Enhancing the quality of life of marginalized populations through employment. International Public Health Journal, 6(4): 301-310
