We will be hosting a launch in Newcastle for The Role of the Family in Social Mobility report.
We welcome you to come and hear the findings of the report and to join us for a working lunch where we discuss our collaboration, how third sector organisations and universities can work together and explore the lessons learnt.
1.00pm : Lunchtime event: University and third sector collaborations; reflections and lessons learnt
Before the launch we will be bringing academics and youth organisations together to explore the benefits we have seen from working together, how the knowledge and skill exchange has worked in practice and how we can encourage more of these relationships.
At this event representatives from Newcastle’s Impact Acceleration Account will also be there to answer questions about the possibilities for collaboration with the university.
2.00pm – 3.30pm : Report launch: The role of Family in Social Mobility: Impact of family resources on young people’s progression.
It has long been understood that family matters; the experiences and resources within families have significant impact on younger generations, in particular their transition from education into employment. We now have evidence showing how family matters. This research led by Newcastle University as part of the European research project CUPESSE evidences the impact of family resources, how they are transferred to young people and what can be done if there is too little or even too much capital.
This report:
- Examines how the resources (economic, social and cultural capital) available in the family affect the economic situation and prospects of the young person
- Discusses the effects of this on social mobility both for those who have the family as a resource, and those who have not.
- Presents recommendations aimed at stakeholders from government, careers service providers to youth organisations on how we can support and compensate for a lack of resources.
At the launch we will share key findings from the report, presented by lead researcher Dr Emily Rainsford and we will be exploring practical recommendations for government and policy makers, education providers, youth organisations and employers.
For more information and to book a space, click here, and register before Friday May 25th.
This event is free and open to all, so please share the event in your networks.
