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My Voice My Vote project for young people

28 Nov 2014 - 10:52 by michelle.foster

My Voice My Vote, is a ground breaking project for passionate young people who have completed the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme, however you won’t be turned away if you haven’t completed the NCS programme.

As an NCS progression pathway, the My Voice My Vote aim is to get young people more democratically engaged through social action. It’s a fantastic opportunity for young people to build on what they learnt through NCS and act on issues they are passionate about as young people are becoming more and more disconnected to those who are in power.

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Manchester City Council consultation launched on 2015-17 budget options – deadline 18 Feb 2014

27 Nov 2014 - 09:38 by michelle.foster

Manchester City Council has launched the main consultation on its 2015-17 budget options, along with a number of individual consultations on specific elements.

Options for consultation were agreed by the council’s Executive on Wednesday 26 November.

They aim to address an estimated funding shortfall of £59m in 2015/16, potentially rising to £90 million in 2016/17.

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Youth and Play Budget Options Briefings

25 Nov 2014 - 09:36 by michelle.foster

More information on the Voluntary Sector Cuts available here.

Manchester City Council (MCC) are facilitating a number of briefings regarding the Youth and Play Budget Options during the week beginning 8 December 2014.

There will be 3 events across the city at different times and locations to ensure you have various opportunities to attend.

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Today We Are Angry, Tomorrow We Must Talk

12 Nov 2014 - 15:23 by Mike Wild

A lot of people in the local voluntary sector are going to be very angry today. They’re going to feel threatened, undervalued, rejected and hopeless. The Council’s budget proposals will make horrible reading for many people who’ve been working very hard for a long time to make a difference in the city. For some groups this will mean cuts to services and activities. For many it will mean many job losses – the sector is an employer too, after all. For some this may be the last straw and we may see the end of a number of organisations that have made a great contribution to the city.

Voluntary Youth Manchester Campaign to keep the Youth Fund

11 Nov 2014 - 15:51 by michelle.foster

Voluntary Youth Manchester (VYM) is running a campaign to retain the youth fund for the benefit of young people and the VCS organisations that work with them.

Write to your local Councillor
You will be aware that Manchester City Council is facing another round of massive cuts to its budget over the next two years, and that youth services in the city have already faced savage, disproportionate cuts since 2010-11, leaving funding for direct delivery at a mere 13% of what it was only 4 years ago.

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Funding available from Manchester Metropolitan University to recruit a Graduate Intern

5 Nov 2014 - 11:22 by michelle.foster

Manchester Metropolitan University’s GradMatch provides funding for organisations to recruit 2014 graduates for 8-week internships.

This year’s GradMatch scheme enables graduates to gain paid work experience in a range of industries in the North West and will fund up to 100 paid internships. It provides organisations with £1,000 to put towards their intern’s salary, with organisations contributing an additional £1,000 to provide the graduate with National Minimum Wage for the full 8-week internship.

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UpRising

5 Nov 2014 - 11:19 by michelle.foster

Over 9 months UpRising aims to empower and equip young people to become positive leaders in their communities. Including "behind the scenes" sessions with some of the UK’s most senior leaders.

They are matched with a coach and a mentor who supports them on a one to one basis throughout their time on the programme. UpRisers design and deliver a social action campaign on a local issue they're passionate about. The programme is cost-free to the participant and most sessions take place early evening to suit commitments.

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Autumn School Holiday activities for young Mancunians

10 Oct 2014 - 09:47 by michelle.foster

There really is allsorts for young Mancunians to do over the school holidays this Autumn – try a different activity to learn new skills or just develop those you’ve already got.

Whether you fancy yourself as a BMX pro, or just want to kick a ball about with friends, the wide range of activities should keep all age-groups busy – you can even get involved in a Circus Skills workshop!.

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Community on Solid Ground New Mentoring service launched for agencies

18 Sep 2014 - 11:32 by michelle.foster

Community on Solid Ground are offering mentoring and divisionary activities to meet the needs of young people across Manchester aged 11-25. This is provided by experienced youth and mentoring practitioners.

Young people will explore a range of issues, identify interests, experience divisionary and inspirational activities, maintain a personal portfolio, and be assessed to explore changes in attitude and behaviour.

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