RECLAIM know things are tough right now for young people, especially if you're trying to find a job. The pandemic has reduced not only the number of jobs, but the chance to make new connections. To help, RECLAIM have partnered with UpRising and One Million Mentors to offer a package of free support to help you stand out.
Make a difference to your community by using creativity to explore local issues that matter to you. Over 5 weeks you will meet with professionals to play creative games, learn skills in devising, film making and drama and create your very own film that looks at real life issues today. For ages 9 – 12 years. The workshops take place at Newton Heath Library, 2 Old Church St, Manchester M40 2JF.
Switched On is a project run by Citizens Advice Manchester offering energy advice to young people aged 16-25, as many young people don't receive practical advice when starting to live independently about how to manage their household costs.
Community Revival is offering a traineeship programme. The programme is for anyone who is 19 to 24 years old to start the programme as soon as possible. English and Maths are part of the functional skills.
ESOL (135hours), or English (55hours), and Maths (55 hours) entry three or above.
Essential Digital Skills programme(45hours).
Vocational NCFE customer Service Unit 30 hours
In partnership with Greater Manchester Combined Authority, The Prince’s Trust are seeking to fund locality specific projects that can deliver targeted pre-employment courses for groups of young people that will act as a pathway into a job or apprenticeship within growth or foundational sectors.
The Positive Identities team at Barnardo’s are excited to announce the launch of their survey, ‘Life as an LGBT+ young person in 2021’, which coincides with Pride Month.
It’s open to any young person aged 13-19 in England, who identifies as LGBT+ and/or who is questioning their identity.
Young Manchester is passionate about giving children and young people the opportunity to play. Young Manchester know that financially disadvantaged children can experience hunger in the holidays, holiday experience gap and may have fewer opportunities to play.
Playschemes and play activities are one way for children to make new friends, stay active and access healthy food during the school holidays.
Young people have shared their stories of hope and aspiration as part of a new campaign to help others steer clear of violence and achieve their future.
The Proud Trust, a specialist LGBT+ charity for young people based in Manchester, has been honoured with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK.
The charity has been fittingly announced as an award recipient during National Volunteers Week, which takes place during the first week of June in 2021.
The Lancashire Wildlife Trust Youth Council is a group of 15 inspiring young people aged between 13-24 who want to aid in nature's recovery, gain valuable job experience, engage with senior management teams to have young people's voices heard, and to meet like-minded people who want to protect the environment.