Recommendations for Unemployment

Table Of Contents Acknowledgments ……………………………. Page # 1 Introduction ………………………………. …. Page #2 Reason for selecting topic……………….. ….

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Page #6-10 Procedures used to collect data…………………Page #11 Presentation and explanation of data………….. Page #12-14 Interpretation of data………………………. …...

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. Page #16 Recommendations……………………………..Page #17 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The successful completion of this study would not have been possible without the cooperation of a number of people. Consequently, I will like to thank almighty God, for given me the strength knowledge, wisdom, understanding faith and patience. The residents of Simon Bolivar village, La Calome, Westerhall for their support and valuable time on answering the questionnaire given.

My mom who has been a constant source of love, encouragement, support and assistance. I want to especially thank her for relieving me of my chores while undergoing this assignment.My brothers whom has assisted me tremendously in the distribution of the questionnaires. Finally, special thanks to my Social Studies teacher Mrs. Edwards for the patience encouragement and guidance through and this assignment.

Introduction Simon Bolivar Village is a low income housing project which was built by the Government and People of Venezuela as a gift to the Government and People of Grenada after the passage of hurricane Ivan in 2004. It is located in La Calome Westerhall, in the parish of St. Davids. It is about seven (7) miles from St. Georges the capital.The Simon Bolivar village housing project consists of one hundred (100) houses.

My family and I have been a resident of Simon Bolivar Village for the past two years during this time I have absorbed a number of unemployed person’s living in the village. Reason for selecting the topic Being a resident of Simon Bolivar Village for the past two (2), I have observed a significant number of unemployed persons living in the community. Hence, the reason I decided to conduct a survey to find out the causes and consequences of unemployment amongst the residents of Simon Bolivar Village. Statement of the problemWhat are the causes and consequences of unemployment in my community? Method of Investigation Printed questionnaire was used, in order to collect accurate data from this survey.

The use of questionnaire as a tool for data collection has a number of advantages. * Little time is required in completing the questionnaire. * It was done at the convenience of the person required to have it completed * Guarantees anonymity and confidentiality since participants was not obligated to include their names. * Research from text and non-text material.

Instruments used to collect data Copy of QuestionnaireSurvey of unemployment in the Simon Bolivar village, La Calome Westerhall, St. David’s. Dear villagers, I am a fifth form student, of them Boca secondary school. For my final examination (CXC), I am requested to do a School Based Assessment for a social studies course I am presently pursuing.

This survey is being carried out in Simon Bolivar village, La Calome, Westerhall in the parish of St. David’s to identify the causes and consequences of unemployment in the area. Please answer all the questions honestly, you are not requested to include your name since it is irrelevant to my assignment.No one will know the manner in which you answered, all information collected will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Please be mindful that this is not a test and there are no right or wrong answers. Most of the questions can be answered with a tick in the box provided like this { } or otherwise stated otherwise. Thank you. Yours sincerely, ………………………….

. Khadijah Charles Villager’s Questionnaire 1. What is your gender? a. Female { } b. Male { } 2.

What is your religion? a. Catholic { } b. Adventist { } . Pentecostal/Evangelical { } d. Baptist { } e.

Other (Please specify) 3. To which age group do you belong? a. 16 yrs. -18 yrs. { } b.

19 yrs. -21 yrs. { } c. 22 yrs. -24 yrs.

{ } d. Over 24 yrs. { } 4. Are you employed? a. Yes { } b. No { } 5.

If employed is it full time or part time please state__________________________________ 6. How many persons presently reside in your home that is of legal working ag? __________________________________________________ 7. How long have you been residing in Simon bolivar village? a.Under 1 year { } b. 1 yr. - 2 yrs.

{ } c. 3 yrs. -5 yrs. { } d.

6 yrs. - 8 yrs. { } e. Over 8 yrs. { } 7.

How long have you or other person in your home been unemployed? 8. What do you think are the causes of unemployment in our community? a. Lack of education { } b. Delinquency { } c. Government injustice { } d.

Other, please specify …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……….. 9.

Do you believe unemployment has a negative impact on the community? a. Yes { } b. No { } 10. Do you think that government has a role to play in helping irradiate unemployment within our community? . Yes { } b. No { } c.

Not sure {} 11. Which of the following do you think will help elevate unemployment within our community? a) Inviting the parliamentary and other governor to an open form to discuss the unemployment situation. { } b) Form a community group that will spear head any problem within the area. { } c) Forming an agriculture crop, (farming, rearing of animals etc. ){ } 12.

Do you believe that the development of technology has increase the level of unemployment? . Yes { } b. No { } c. Not sure { } 13. Religion has a part to play in our community, do you think that members of church should assist in finding employment for persons within the community.

a. Yes { } b. No { } 14. What are some of the consequences of being unemployed? a. Frustration, hunger and poverty.

{ } b. Stealing { } c. Young ladies engage in prostitution { } d. Selling of drugs { } e. All of the above { } PROCEDURES USED TO COLLECT DATAAs stated earlier Simon bolivar village has one hundred (100) houses. It was calculated that a sample of forty per cent (40%) was necessary to ensure accurate conclusions on the levels of unemployment in the area.

40% of 95 = 38 A total of thirty eight (38) questionnaires were distributed to the villagers. And thirty-eight (38) questionnaires were returned. The thirty eight household thus select were then supplied with questionnaires. In instance where persons where not at home, the questionnaires were left in a manila 8x11 envelop below their door with a note to return to #5 Simon Bolivar village.

PRESENTATION AND EXPLAINATION OF DATA A total of thirty eight questionnaires were distributed to resident out of which thirty eight (38) were return. Of their respondents fifty per cent (50%) were female and fifty per cent (50%) were male. Figure one (1) showing how long respondents were residing in Simon Bolivar Village. It shows that twenty per cent (20%) between 1-5 years, ten per cent (10%) between 6-10 years and forty five (45%) were living in the area over 10 years. Figure two states that sixty per cent (60%) were unemployed and forty per cent (40%) were employed.Table 1- table showing the causes of unemployment: Causes of Unemployment | Percentages | Lack of education | 60%| Delinquency| 25%| Government Injustice | 15%| The table shows the causes of unemployment.

It shows that sixty per cent (60%) lack education, twenty five per cent (25%) delinquent and fifteen per cent (15%) government injustice. Interpretation of data In the community of Simon Bolivar village twenty per cent (20%) were unemployed and fifteen per cent (15%) were employed at the Simon Bolivar Village in the twenty per cent (20%) that was employed ten per cent (10%) as part time. From the thirty eight (38) questionaries’ that was return it states that twenty (20) of them who were presently residing had two (2) persons at legal working age while ten (10) of them who were presently residing had three (3) people at the legal working age and eight (8) of them who were presently residing had one (1) person at the legal working age. From the thirty eight (38) respondents thirty per cent (30%) indicated yes unemployment has a negative impact on the community and eight per cent (8%) says that no it does not have a negative impact on the community.

Government has a role to play in helping irradiate unemployment within our community twenty (20%) says yes, ten per cent (10%) says no and eight per cent (8%) says that they are not sure. Inviting parliamentary representatives to an open from discussion on unemployment four( 4%) says that they should invite them while ten per cent (10%) says forming community group that will spear head any problems within the area and twenty four (24%) has strong hopes that forming an agriculture crops will help.The increase in technology is said to be the cause of unemployment nineteen per cent (19%) of the respondents say’s yes, nine per cent (9%) says no and ten per cent (10%) say’s that they are not sure. It is said that being unemployed has several consequences. Some of these are hunger and poverty, stealing, ladies engage in prostitution and selling of drugs. Twenty per cent (20%) indicated hunger and poverty is the most common consequences of being unemployed, ten per cent (10%) say’s selling of drugs , five per cent (5%) say’s stealing and three per cent (3%) say’s ladies engaged in prostitution.

Findings The survey has demonstrated a number of activities with regards to the level of unemployment in the community Simon Bolivar, its causes and consequences. It was calculated that approximately seventy five per cent (75%) of the population in the Simon bolivar area strongly occupied in delinquent activities. There were a significant amount of persons that engage themselves in the selling of drugs to generate an income and make a living. Technology advancement has affected employment negatively, among the Simon bolivar area.It was noted that conducting meeting or holding workshops can help reduce unemployment among the Simon bolivar area. Recommendation The level of unemployment in my village is cause for concern.

The unemployed “lime” at shops or blocks for almost the entire day, night and most hours of the morning without considering other villagers. I recommend a team of social workers and a “Booth Camp” program to assist with the consequences of unemployment. I. Empower men and women teach interesting skills such as masonry, cookery, parenting and workmanship.II. Youth programmers encourage the youths of in the society to stay in school and value their education instead of lazing around all day.

There should be programs that will teach respect and consideration for others. III. Adult literacy programs there are some adults and even a few youths who are illiterate in my community they should be taught basic skills and computer skills. IV. A religious focus the churches need to be more active in the community through outreach and evangelization programs.