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.
| Metric | Job skills training outcomes |
|---|---|
| Target | Placement ≥25%; Sustainment ≥70% |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Method | Track attendance, completion, placement rate (%), 13-week sustainment (%), and safeguarding incidents |
| Unit | Percentage / Count |
Level 1: Initial/Ad-hoc
Informal Support: Employment or skills advice is provided on an ad-hoc, reactive basis when requested by community members. There are no structured programs.
Level 2: Developing
Basic Program: The organization offers occasional, standalone workshops (e.g., CV writing, interview skills) with a basic structure and schedule.
Level 3: Established
Defined Program: A regular, structured skills training program or job club is established with a defined curriculum, clear objectives, and dedicated resources. Accessibility for the target audience is actively considered.
Level 4: Advanced
Managed & Measured Program: The program's effectiveness is systematically measured using feedback and key performance indicators (e.g., attendance, completion rates, participant employment rates). Partnerships with local employers are sought.
Level 5: Optimizing
Optimizing & Strategic Program: The program is a strategic community initiative, continuously improved using data analytics and feedback from both participants and employers. It adapts to changing labor market needs and demonstrates a significant, measurable impact on community employment.
Organisation Types
By Organisation Size
| Size | Applicability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Micro | optional | Disproportionate for volunteer-run groups; informal mentoring is more appropriate than formal L3+ qualified training. |
| Small | partial | Can offer regular skills sessions, but strict facilitator qualifications (L3+) and formal CPD requirements should be scaled down. |
| Medium | full | Applicable if offering employability services; has resources for qualified facilitators and formal curricula. |
| Large | full | Applicable if offering employability services. |
| Major | full | Applicable if offering employability services. |
Applicable When
- The organization has the resources and capacity to deliver such programs
- The target community has identified a need for employment support
Not Applicable When
- Organizations with a very narrow focus (e.g., purely prayer spaces)
- Organizations that lack the resources or expertise to provide effective training
- Organizations whose activities are very limited in scope.
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