Savannah-Chatham Community Indicators Coalition Needs Assessment: Introduction
Access to Exercise Opportunities - Chatham County
Proximity to exercise opportunities, such as parks and recreation facilities, has been linked to an increase in physical activity among residents. Regular physical activity has a wide array of health benefits including weight control, muscle and bone strengthening, improved mental health and mood, and improved life expectancy. Furthermore, exercise reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, and some cancers.
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Change in methodology for 2018:
Standard Industry Classification (SIC) 8-digit codes are no longer available. To replace these more generic 6-digit SIC codes were used to identify recreational facilities. In addition, YMCA of the USA provided CHR a complete list of facilities and services offered for them to better identify Y’s.
Change in methodology for 2023:
In 2023, County Health Rankings switched from using 2010 census blocks and population counts to 2020 census blocks and population counts and used the new 2020 Census Urban Areas to assign urban/rural status to recreational facilities and YMCAs.
Goals and Strategies
Goal 1: Using accurate and reliable data, link current and projected needs of employers through the development of apprenticeship and vocational programs for the placement of individuals with quality employment leading to self-sufficiency.
Strategies
Strategy 1: Facilitate a network to align employers, training providers, and job seekers through incentives to connect training programs with living wage career opportunities.
Strategy 2: Increase the number of opportunities for job shadowing, internships, and apprenticeship programs, to meet the demand of Coastal Georgia, particularly targeted to youth and young adults.
Strategy 3: Increase capacity and opportunities for individuals to receive skills that lead to employment.
Strategy 4: Create a working group of employers in support of employees being paid a living wage and having access to benefits.
Strategy 5: Advocate for policies and programs to increase employment opportunities for returning citizens and implement strategies that promote hiring of people impacted by the criminal justice system.
Strategy 6: Enhance broader collaboration between workforce development entities to link jobs to employees by using clearing houses of apprenticeship and internship opportunities.
