The first test-and-learn group

The first cohort is where Fulfilling Jobs for Peace moves from an idea into practice.

Its members bring different experiences of work, entrepreneurship, public service, media, community action and youth engagement. They are connected to different people, places and networks.

They are not expected to represent all young people. Their role is to help us learn by:

• Shaping the questions. The cohort will bring its own experience and listen to others. Members will help us see which questions matter, which assumptions do not hold and what we have overlooked.

• Trying different ways of listening. There is no single way to reach people. One member may have individual conversations. Another may gather a small group. Others may use community networks, media, social platforms or activities already underway. Part of the learning is finding out which approaches help different young people speak openly.

• Noticing what already exists. The cohort will also look for people, initiatives and practices that are already helping young people move forward. We do not want to build around the assumption that useful work begins with Fulfilling Jobs for Peace. Bring the learning back

The cohort will compare what it hears and help decide what needs to change. Some people they meet may want to stay involved. Others may contribute once. We will let those relationships grow before deciding what a larger structure should look like.