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Members Network - Research Special
This will be an opportunity to meet and hear from members of the Scottish Youth Work Research Steering Group.
National Youth Work Conference 2024
Join us at the National Youth Work Conference on Tuesday 5th November in Glasgow where we’ll be examining how youth work’s early interventions not only repairs but prevents fractures in our communities. 

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New Report Highlights Importance of Cyber Resilience Discussion for Young People in Scotland
The report illustrates the key role youth workers have to play in supporting young people stay safe and supported online.
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Youth Work and Civic Engagement – International Policy Perspectives
This online Convention will bring together international perspectives to explore the enabling power of youth work in creating and sustaining young people’s civic engagement. Online, 28th August, 9.30am - 1.30pm

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Racial Literacy Training
Join us for this training which will introduce youth workers to the concept of racial literacy, look at how they can develop their practice to be more inclusive of black and minority ethnic young people, understand the impact of dominant identities and what the barriers to participation for young people are.
  • Date:  2 September, 2024
  • Time:  13:00 - 15:00
  • Type:  Training
  • Organiser:  YouthLink Scotland
  • Cost:  Free
  • Location:  Online

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Hi5 & Dynamic Youth Awards Introductory Training
For anyone interested in supporting young people to gain a Youth Scotland award or simply looking to find out more about the awards.
  • Date:  9 September, 2024
  • Time:  14:00 - 16:00
  • Type:  Training
  • Organiser:  Sector
  • Cost:  Paid
  • Location:  Online

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Youth Work & Schools Collaborative: Youth Awards and Personal Achievement
This event will explore how youth work, youth awards and schools can collaborate in the design and delivery of a curriculum that offers young people opportunities for personal learning and skills development.
  • Date:  11 September, 2024
  • Time:  15:00 - 17:00
  • Type:  Webinar
  • Organiser:  YouthLink Scotland
  • Cost:  Free
  • Location:  Online

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Members Network
Members Network – Research Special
This will be an opportunity to meet and hear from members of the Scottish Youth Work Research Steering Group.
  • Date:  12 September, 2024
  • Time:  14:00 - 16:00
  • Type:  YouthLink Network Meetings
  • Organiser:  YouthLink Scotland
  • Cost:  Members only - free
  • Location:  Online

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Health Inequalities in Scotland: The State of the Nation
Holyrood’s inaugural Health Inequalities in Scotland: The State of the Nation summit will bring together Scotland’s leading public health voices from the public, private and third sectors to share innovation, make connections and explore the practical steps that can be taken to inspire change and turn the tide.   
  • Date:  17 September, 2024
  • Time:  10:00 - 16:30
  • Type:  Conference
  • Organiser:  Other
  • Cost:  Free
  • Location:  Edinburgh

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Hi5, Dynamic Youth and Youth Achievement Awards Intro Training
For anyone interested in supporting young people to gain a Youth Scotland award or simply looking to find out more about the awards.
  • Date:  18 September, 2024
  • Time:  10:00 - 15:00
  • Type:  Training
  • Organiser:  Sector
  • Cost:  Paid
  • Location:  Online

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Building Resilience: Empowering Yourself and Supporting Young People
This training will introduce practical models, tools and strategies that can be used to support you to bounce back from challenges, manage pressure, navigate changes, and look ahead to the future.
  • Date:  24 September, 2024
  • Time:  14:00 - 16:00
  • Type:  Training
  • Organiser:  Sector
  • Cost:  Paid
  • Location:  Online

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Quality Standards in Volunteering
This session is an opportunity to discuss what quality standards are available to support you and your volunteer programme.
  • Date:  26 September, 2024
  • Time:  14:00 - 16:00
  • Organiser:  Sector
  • Cost:  Free
  • Location:  Online

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Child Protection Lead Training
Overview of child protection lead roles and responsibilities in Scotland. For those who oversee a team working with children and young people.
  • Date:  3 October, 2024
  • Time:  10:00 - 15:00
  • Type:  Training
  • Organiser:  Sector
  • Cost:  Paid
  • Location:  Online

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Racial Literacy Training
Join us for this training which will introduce youth workers to the concept of racial literacy, look at how they can develop their practice to be more inclusive of black and minority ethnic young people, understand the impact of dominant identities and what the barriers to participation for young people are.
  • Date:  3 October, 2024
  • Time:  10:00 - 12:00
  • Type:  Training
  • Organiser:  YouthLink Scotland
  • Cost:  Free
  • Location:  Online

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Racial Literacy Training
Join us for this training which will introduce youth workers to the concept of racial literacy, look at how they can develop their practice to be more inclusive of black and minority ethnic young people, understand the impact of dominant identities and what the barriers to participation for young people are.
  • Date:  24 October, 2024
  • Time:  13:00 - 15:00
  • Type:  Training
  • Organiser:  YouthLink Scotland
  • Cost:  Free
  • Location:  Online

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Closing Scotland's Poverty and Attainment Gap: What's working and how do we build on it?
This conference examines progress made to date and discusses where we can find and share good practice and innovation. It focuses on how schools, the wider community and partnerships between schools and communities can take practical steps to close the attainment gap.
  • Date:  29 October, 2024
  • Type:  Conference
  • Organiser:  Other
  • Cost:  Paid
  • Location:  Edinburgh

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