Integrace mladých znevýhodněných osob na trh práce

The main aim of this bachelor’s thesis is to examine how non-profit organizations support the labour market integration of socially disadvantaged youth and what specific impacts this support has on their future employment prospects. The empirical part employs a qualitative case study of the Dream Academy programme run by the International Prison Fellowship and consists of two studies. The first study analyses the perspectives of mentors and project management through a focus group, while the second study is based on semi-structured interviews with programme participants. The findings indicate that Dream Academy supports the development of girls in three key areas: psychosocial support, educational and developmental support, and community support. The participants report increased self-confidence, better orientation in educational and employment opportunities, and the development of skills that may enhance their future employability. The study also shows that long-term mentoring and a safe environment contribute to strengthening the girls’ self-confidence, their ability to navigate educational and career opportunities, and their overall personal development. The thesis recommends extending future research through longitudinal tracking of programme graduates in order to more accurately assess the real impacts on their labour market outcomes.