Our Theory of Change
Our Theory of Change describes the change we are creating across the employment ecosystem over time.
The National Youth Employment Body Theory of Change describes five areas in which we are demonstrating how to build a more productive, fit-for-purpose and sustainable employment ecosystem. Each of the five areas are interconnected and impact each other.
Change by domain
As presented in the diagram above, the domains of change are the areas in which we expect change to occur as a result of the NYEB's collective effort.
Community-led decision making
Long term outcomes: Community governance groups are leaders in youth employment solutions in their communities and use evidence to influence system-level change.
Medium-term outcomes: Community members collaborate across the NYEB alliance to co-design place-based initiatives and contribute to evidence of what works for young people in place.
Short-term outcomes: Community members form a place-based governance structure, develop a shared ambition and commitment to act, with coordination from a local lead partner organisation.
Government stewardship
Long term outcomes: Government actors steward more effective systems by engaging with community to co-design employment reforms that reflect local needs and recognise the capabilities of young people.
Medium-term outcomes: Government actors are informed by local knowledge and evidence to improve policies, programs, social infrastructure and resource allocation.
Short-term outcomes: Local, state and federal government actors have greater awareness of how structural barriers affect local youth unemployment.
Learner-centred education + training pathways
Long term outcomes: Education and training actors work with employment eco-system actors to build and scale pathways which centre learners and meet the needs of employers and industry.
Medium-term outcomes: Education and training system actors work together to better integrate across systems and are engaging in co-design for solutions that centre learners.
Short-term outcomes: Education and training providers engage with the NYEB and its mission by participating in community initiatives.
Invested employers
Long term outcomes: Employers and industry enable decent and meaningful employment opportunities for young people and a sustainable workforce that meets their needs.
Medium-term outcomes: Employers value young people’s capabilities and workforce contribution and are engaging with community and young people to design and implement workforce development practices.
Short-term outcomes: Employers and industry representatives engage with the NYEB and its mission through community relationships and local initiatives.
Youth voice + agency
Medium-term outcomes: Young people advocate for youth-focused solutions which reflect their lived-experience through the NYEB.
Short-term outcomes: Young people have improved confidence, knowledge and skills to share their experiences of, and identify issues in, the employment eco-system.