CXC
Social Studies Project
School Based Assessment (S.B.A)
(Year 2017)
Name of Candidate: Makadah Belfon
School: St. Andrew’s Anglican Secondary School
Centre #: 080010
Candidate #:
Teacher: Ms. Alexander
Title:
An examination of the factors which contribute to
unemployment in Conference, St. Andrew
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Statement of Problem
Reason for Selecting the Area of Research
Method of Investigation
Data Collection Instrument
Procedures for Data Collection
Presentation of Data
Analysis and Interpretation of Data
Statement of Findings
Recommendations and Implementation Strategy
Bibliography
Acknowledgements
The successful completion of this study would not have been possible without the
assistance and cooperation of a number of persons.
As a result, I'd like to convey my heartfelt appreciation to my mother Kathy Ann
Beggs who has given me reinsurance in terms of information and also motivation in
order for me to complete this assignment.
Thanks goes out to my sisters and cousin, these individuals were instrumental in
providing me the necessary information and support needed to successfully
accomplish what was required for this assignment.
I would like to praise God for good health and strength that was necessary in order for
me to complete this study.
Statement of Problem
What factors contribute to unemployment in Conference, St. Andrew?
Reason for Selecting the Area of
Research
To me, unemployment is one of the foremost social issues in my community. Every
day I see so many people idling because they simply do not have a job. This issue has
a number of adverse effects on the community such as an increase in crime and
violence.
This begs the question: what are the causes of unemployment in my community.
When presented with this Social Studies SBA, I saw it as the opportune time to
investigate this social issue.
Method of Investigation
The investigation method I used for this survey was the printed questionnaire.
This method was used for the following reasons:
 The respondents’ confidentiality is guaranteed.
 The data can be collected in a short period of time.
 It facilitates easy data analysis.
Instrument Used to Collect Data
Copy of Questionnaire
Survey of the factors which contribute to unemployment in Conference, St. Andrew
Dear Villager,
This is a survey being carried out in conference St. Andrew to investigate the factors
which contribute to unemployment in the area. This study is being conducted as an
assignment for a Social Studies course I am pursuing at present.
You are kindly asked to answer the following questions honestly and truthfully. Since
you do not have to include your name anywhere, no one would ever know who
answered in a particular way.
All information gathered would be kept in confidence. I am looking forward for your
kind cooperation. Remember this is not a test and there are no wrong or right answers.
Most of the questions can be answered by tick in a box. Specific instructions are given
where necessary
Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
Makadah Belfon
Villagers’ Questionnaire
1. Sex
male
female
2. What is your age range?
16 – 21 years
22 – 30 years
31 – 45 years
45- 65 years
3. To what ethnic group you belong?
African descent
Indian descent
Mixed descent
4. How long have you been residing in Conference?
Under 1 year
1-5years
6-10years
Over 10 years
5. What is the highest level of education you have attained?
Primary
Secondary
College
Vocational
University
6. What is your highest degree of qualification?
School Leaving Certificate
CSEC O’Level
CAPE A’Level
Vocational Certificate
Associate Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree
7. Have you ever been employed?
Yes
No
8. If yes, where did you work before?
Please specify…………………………………………………………………
9. What is your dream job?
……………………………………………………………………………….
10.Do you think that you are suitably qualified for your dream job?
Yes
No
Somewhat
11.What is your opinion on the cost of vocational and tertiary education in
Grenada?
Affordable
Somewhat Affordable
Expensive
12.Do you think that Grenada needs more diverse vocational and tertiary
institutions?
Yes
No
13. How often have you written and dropped off application letters?
Never
Rarely
Some times
Often
Very Often
14.How many job interviews have you been on?
0
1–3
4 –6
Above 6
15.Are you will to accept any legal paying job?
Yes
No
It depends
16. In your area, (Conference/St. Andrew) what sectors have job vacancies?
Fishing
Agriculture
Clerical Work
Store Clerk
Managerial
Construction
Maintenance
Tourism
Manufacturing
Other (please specify)……………………………………………………..
17.Do you think that Grenada has enough manufacturing industries?
Yes
No
18.On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 representing the least effort and 5 representing the
most, how would you rate the present government’s effort in combating the
issue of unemployment in the country?
1
2
3
4
5
19. have you ever gotten assistance form a job training agency such as IMANI?
Yes
No
20. Please state the main reason why you are unemployed.
……………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………
Procedures Used to Collect Data
Conference is a rural village in St. Andrew.It boasts a population of about one
thousand persons of which about five hundred are in the labour force with roughly
one hundred persons being unemployed. I decided that a sample of about 20% with
ensure valid results for my survey. (20% of 100 =20)
Since I am from Conference, I know most of the unemployed persons who live there.
I therefore, decided to select my sample through the process of random selection.
I wrote the names of the 100 unemployed persons on slips of paper and place them in
a box which was then shaken. One at a time I selected 20 names.
During January 2017, these persons were provided with questionnaires. I remained
with the respondents to provide assistance with the completion of the questionnaires.
Recommendation
In order to solve this problem I would recommend the following:
1. The government should think of different strategies to create jobs for the people.
2. Persons can go back to school and study to get the necessary subjects that they
need to get the job they want.
3. More business can be created and reduce the level dependency on family for
money and other necessities.
In other to solve the problem I would do the following:
1. Be a volunteer in programs where I could speak to youths on unemployment
2. Encourage persons to set up their own business, for example encourage youths to
sell products like cakes, nuts and other items.
Explanation of data
Figure 1 is a chart showing how long respondents were living in conference. It was
seen that 55% were living in the area for over 12 years, 30% between 1 to 5 years
and between 6 12 years.
Figure 2 is a pie chart showing the response of the person to the level of education
they achieved. From the three level of education it was seen that the majority of
40% obtained a tertiary education and the minority of 25% obtained primary
education.
Figure 3 is a histogram illustrating why youths of conference are unemployed. From
the histogram a plurality of youths 30%were looking for a specific job and the
minority of 10% was awaiting results from exams.
Figure 4 is a chart illustrating how the basic needs of youths in conference are met
due to their unemployment. It was noticed that a great majority 55% of person meet
their basic needs via family and love ones. 25% of persons continue to exist by the
means of other sources and a reduced amount of 15% survives by friends.
Years of residents
Figure 1 shows how long respondents were residing in conference. It can be seen
that 55% were living in the area for over 12 years, 30% between 1 to 5 years and
15% between 6-12 years
Level of educations
Fig2: A pie chart showing the levels of education achieved by youths in conference
It indicates the level of education achieved by the youths in conference. Most
residents have 40% tertiary level of education, while 30%have secondary level of
education and 25% have primary level of education