16th January 2012
Enabling Self Sufficiency
Sea are now embarking on a pilot programme in Pengegon, which is centred around a vision for enabling the community to become increasingly self-sufficient. We envisage that this could significantly reduce the social and economic impacts of deprivation in communities.
Community Job Creation
From our continued engagement with the community we have learnt that most of what motivates residents is based around their community. Subsequently we have co-developed a "community job creation" scheme that encourages residents to become more active in their communities, gain confidence and develop the skills they need for getting back into employment.
The scheme enlists residents on community projects such as the build of a new community centre, community maintenence, retrofitting houses for energy efficiency, installing broadband - anything and everything that will create a significantly improved living environment.
Create An Intermediate Labour Market
This will create an intermediate labour market that links people with jobs in their own estate and create a catalyst for sustainable employment that is supported through skills development and family/community engagement. If their activity performs a valuable role in the community and can be sponsored, each resident will have the option to be paid the minimum wage and come off benefits.
