Creative Leadership

The Voice Of Young Leaders

Our youth leadership and training programme provides several pathways for young people to engage with the wider community including practical training and work placements.

FREE Creative Leadership

Work Experience
Develop your creativity, confidence and event skills
Flexible times

We offer work experience opportunities for students in schools and colleges. Young people can speak to us directly or we are happy to connect with schools and local authority about arranging placements for groups of young people.
During work experience, young people will learn what happens behind the scenes in community arts and engagement settings. They will work directly with all members of our team to experience creative and administrative aspects of the work, as well as connect with our research projects and lend their insights into shaping youth-centred programmes.
Please note that spaces are limited and we offer priority spaces to members of Second Wave.

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Changemakers: Young Volunteers
Developing your leadership skills and potential
Starts 5 Oct on Weds, Thurs and Sats 2024

An award-winning volunteers programme, Changemakers is open to all young people aged 15-25 years.
You will develop your skills in working with other young people, engaging positively with your community and take part in building relationships that lead to meaningful change.
Expenses provided.
If you would like to become a Changemaker, please tell us a bit about yourself by clicking the button below. We will invite you to meet us and learn about our work and also find out what interests you.
Read a blog post by Sia Musa - a Changemaker.

Critical Encounters Workshops
Learn how to manage conflict and reduce violence
Every month starting 26 September 2024

Take part in workshops with police officers where young people set the agenda.
Use your creative skills to manage conflict.
Sharpen your critical skills, learn your rights and support young people in the community. This programme will help you strengthen your professional skills and influence positive changes in the community in a safe, creative space.
If you would like to take part in Critical Enoucnters, please fill out our form by clicking the button below. Our friendly team will get in touch to organise a meeting with you. We would like to know more about you, your interests and experiences and share more information about our work with you.

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