Youth work changes lives
YouthLink Scotland is the national agency for youth work, representing more than 100 youth work organisations across Scotland.
We champion the role and value of the youth work sector, challenging government at national and local levels to invest in your development.
Events
No Knives Better Lives Practitioner Training
START: Tue, 05 Feb 2019 10:00
END: Tue, 05 Feb 2019 12:00
A two hour training session that will equip practitioners with the knowledge and groupwork tools to deliver sessions to young people designed to prevent knife carrying.
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What’s STEM got to do with it? The role of community learning and development
START: Tue, 19 Feb 2019 10:30
END: Tue, 19 Feb 2019 15:30
Education Scotland invites you to this free event which will focus on the role that CLD practitioners can play in helping to inspire young people and adults in STEM learning.
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National Youth Work Awards
PUBLISHED: Wed, 10 Oct 2018
Nominations for the National Youth Work Awards 2019 are now closed. A BIG thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate this year. This year's awards ceremony will take place on 13 March 2019.
News
The Impact of Community-based Universal Youth Work in Scotland
PUBLISHED: Tue, 20 Nov 2018
YouthLink Scotland along with, University of Edinburgh and Plymouth MARJON University have published a research report exploring The Impact of Community-based Universal Youth Work in Scotland.
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Erasmus+ Transnational Cooperation Activities (TCA)
PUBLISHED: Thu, 13 Dec 2018
Funded opportunities to attend international seminars, training courses, study visits and network activities in the field of youth work, networking activities, education and training.
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Improving educational outcomes for children and young people from travelling cultures
PUBLISHED: Wed, 12 Dec 2018
This publication is to provide guidance on supporting Traveller children and young people and their families to engage in education so as to improve their life outcomes.
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The Social Mobility Barometer - People aged 18 to 24 are the most pessimistic in the UK
PUBLISHED: Tue, 11 Dec 2018
Nearly half of people say that where you end up in society is largely determined by who your parents are – compared with a third who say that everyone has a fair chance.
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Resolve to help young people stay smoke-free in 2019 - simple steps for education and employability services #befreeachievemore
PUBLISHED: Tue, 11 Dec 2018
ASH Scotland are encouraging all local education and employability settings to prepare their premises using free posters and resources in preparation for young adults in the New Year.
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Funding
Funding
CashBack for Creativity Open Fund 2019-2020
CashBack for Creativity aims to tackle inequalities in the arts among Scotland's most disadvantaged young people. Deadline: 25 January 2019.
Funding
BBC Children in Need Main Grants
BBC Children in Need's focus is firmly on those children and young people who are experiencing disadvantage.
Vacancies
The Prince's Trust
Prince's Trust Executives - Scotland
LOCATION: Various offices will be considered
POSTED: Wed, 28 Nov 2018
CLOSING: Fri, 14 Dec 2018 17:00
As a Prince’s Trust Executive you will engage and build quality relationships with young people, volunteers and partners.
YouthBorders
Chief Officer
LOCATION: Based at Langlee Complex, Galashiels, representing the whole of the Scottish Borders.
POSTED: Mon, 10 Dec 2018
CLOSING: Mon, 07 Jan 2019 12:00
To lead YouthBorders to enable it to become a best practice and innovative membership organisation, supporting and promoting good quality youth work and empowering young people to be resilient.
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