Spark change is a programme funded by Shaw Trust, Spark Change, and the European Union Social Fund. It aims to provide tailored support for young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) to progress into employment or education. This initiative is offered in London (Bexley, Brent, Harrow, Hackney, and Havering) for young people aged 16 to 24 that are NEET. Overall, this programme is dedicated to improving young people's wellbeing, education, and employment opportunities. The ISII research aims at:
- exploring and understanding the impact of 12-week supported internships on the young people
- exploring and understanding the impact of the Cognitive Behaviour Therapy on the young people
- developing a social impact measurement framework to evaluate the impact of the project on participants and society.