Our Work

Live and Work – Young Women’s Employment Support

Loconomy is working in partnership with St Basil’s and The JABBS Foundation for Women and Girls on a new 12-month project supporting young women aged 18–25 in Birmingham.

The initiative is part of St Basil’s new Live and Work scheme, which provides very low-cost accommodation for young people, helping them build independence while starting their careers.

Our Role

With funding from JABBS, Loconomy will deliver an enhanced support offer tailored specifically for young women as they settle into the new scheme. This will include:

  • Careers advice and next-step employment opportunities

  • Tailored activities to boost confidence and skills, such as digital skills, creative arts and active living

  • Support that complements St Basil’s on-site guidance, helping young women to develop sustainable career and housing pathways

This 12-month programme will provide practical support alongside the stability of affordable housing, giving young women the opportunity to flourish, gain confidence, and move into work or training. An independent evaluation will also capture the impact of the support across employment, wellbeing and independence outcomes.