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JTW-WES-01 Justice, Trade & Work Work & Enterprise Support CORE Excellence v2.9.7

Job club or skills training offered regularly

Evaluates whether the organization offers regular, accessible in-person and/or online programs, such as hybrid job clubs or skills training workshops, to support community members in gaining employment or improving their professional capabilities. While ensuring dignity, safety, and regulatory compliance, these initiatives reflect the Islamic emphasis on kasb (lawful earning) and achieving kifayah (self-reliance). By facilitating skill development, the organization empowers individuals to pursue ihsan (excellence) in their livelihoods and contribute meaningfully to society.

Assessment Questions
  1. Is there a formal, regularly scheduled job club or skills training program available to the community?
  2. How does the organization identify the skills and employment needs of the community to ensure the program's relevance?
  3. What safeguarding controls apply to workshops, 1:1 coaching, and online sessions (DSL, reporting, DBS eligibility)?
  4. How are placement and sustainment outcomes defined, verified, and quality-assured?
  5. What is your lawful basis for collecting participant data and how long is it retained?
  6. How do you conduct employer due diligence before referrals/placements and manage conflicts of interest?
Evidence Requirements
  • Published schedule of workshops, courses, or job club meetings.
  • Curriculum outlines, training materials, and facilitator guides.
  • Safeguarding pack (policy, DSL training record, anonymized incident log).
  • Outcome verification samples (redacted) for placements and 13-week sustainment.
  • Employer due diligence checklist results (Living Wage, Modern Slavery, EDI, right-to-work).
  • Accessibility evidence (venue access audit, WCAG report, invoices for interpretation/childcare).
  • Data protection pack (privacy notice, RoPA entry, DPIA where applicable).
Scoring Guidelines
LevelRatingDescription
5 5/5 Robust, regular program with high-quality training, strong employer links, and demonstrated impact. Requires: Weekly/fortnightly delivery; ≥5 active employer MoUs; placement rate ≥25% with 13-week sustainment ≥70%; ≥60% certification attainment; WCAG 2.2 AA. OR Equivalent Excellence Pathway: ≥24 delivery touchpoints/year; ≥3 active employer partnerships + ≥2 specialist referral MoUs; statistically credible outcome evidence showing year-on-year improvement with sustainment ≥70%.
4 4/5 Offered regularly with good, relevant content, positive participant feedback, and basic outcome tracking.
3 3/5 Offered regularly but with basic content, limited scope, or informal feedback mechanisms.
2 2/5 Offered on an occasional or ad-hoc basis.
1 1/5 No job/skills training offered.

Related Criteria

JTW-WES-02 Career guidance and mentoring service (with clear boundaries, safeguarding, and confidentiality) JTW-WES-03 Entrepreneurship workshops and advisory support (Sharīʿah-aligned) JTW-WES-04 Networking opportunities for professionals/entrepreneurs JTW-WES-05 Entrepreneurship support program active
Version
2.9.7 2025-11-05

Discussion (1)

Administrator 2026-03-07 11:07:57.223437

📋 **Version updated: 1.0.0 → 2.9.7** **Changes:** Updated islamic_references from mizan-297.json

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