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Jobs for the Boys
Documentary following three unemployed young Protestant men from east Belfast as they embark on a pioneering educational project which could change their lives.
At a time when Protestant boys from working-class areas are underachieving in school, this film follows three unemployed young men from east Belfast as they embark on a pioneering educational project which could change the course of their lives.
Jobs for the Boys is part of BBC Northern Ireland's Make It project, which aims to build aspiration, confidence, self-belief and expectation amongst boys and young men in urban working class areas.
More details and content can be found at bbc.co.uk/makeit.
Last on
Wed 19 Jul 201722:40
BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
Clips
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Follow Up with the Boys
Duration: 04:24
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A Clean Slate
Duration: 02:39
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Knocked Confidence
Duration: 01:10
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Raphaelle O'Loan |
| Producer | Natalie Maynes |



