๐ฃ๏ธ Let's Talk About Online! ๐ป Join this training to find out how to create opportunities for conversations about being safe and secure online, and share with other youth workers about approaches that really work. ๐ 1 September | 10:30-12:30 | Online ๐ https://bit.ly/4pNY3r3
YouthLink Scotland
@youthlinkscot.bsky.social
We're the national agency for youth work representing more than 100 youth organisation members across Scotland.
Join this open session to consider the significance of proposed restrictions on young peopleโs access to social media, and explore how they will impact digital youth work ๐ป ๐ 25 August | 11:00-12:30 Sign up ๐ https://bit.ly/3SemKQZ
๐ข Don't miss any youth work sector news! Sign up to receive our Youth Work Briefing once a fortnight - get updates, news, vacancies, events and funding opportunities straight to your inbox ๐ฉ Subscribe now ๐ https://bit.ly/4yNeJmp
It's #QualsScotResults Day! Best of luck to everyone receiving their results today - for support and information, check out the resources below ๐ @educationscotland.bsky.social also put together a fantastic list of support for learners: bit.ly/4xgVCzJ
๐ Results Day is here! Congratulations if you're receiving results. You'll receive your results certificate by post today, and if you signed up to My Qualifications Scotland you'll also receive your results by text or email from 8am. Remember that there's lots of support out there for you.๐
Sign up to Voices for Impact Training to learn how to use the @bytesproject.bsky.social platform to support young people to have their voices heard. ๐ข Chance to win a ยฃ175 Amazon voucher for the group who collects most survey responses! ๐ 17 Aug | 10:00-14:00 bit.ly/4robZao
๐ข Girlguiding has revealed its first uniform redesign in over 30 years! Co-designed by 55,000 girls and women in guiding, the new uniform is designed to support feelings of self-expression, belonging and confidence. More info ๐ https://bit.ly/4bPItoY
Join Action on Prejudice for an interactive and reflective session exploring intersectionality and how it can fit into youth work practice! ๐ 15th September ๐ป Online Sign up ๐ https://bit.ly/44SRF8m
Did you know our website lists over 100 upcoming events, training opportunities, and webinars from across Scotland's Youth Work sector? ๐ If you're looking for a chance to develop your skills & meet others in the sector, browse our events page ๐ https://bit.ly/4yDE0iW
๐ข @britishcouncil.bsky.social is seeking to appoint a single supplier to design and deliver a UK-wide youth consultation to inform the implementation of the Erasmus+ Youth programme following the UKโs reassociation to Erasmus+ in 2027. Apply by 7th August: https://bit.ly/4wrtF8e
Are you, or do you work with, young people aged 13-17? ๐ Global Child Forum (via Participation People) are seeking young people to share what life online really feels like through a quick anonymous survey, to help understand views & improve services. ๐ https://bit.ly/3TfEGem
Are you, or do you work with, young people aged 13-25? ๐ LGBT Youth Scotland is undertaking research to find out what life in Scotland is like for LGBTQ+ young people, to help improve lives for our LGBTQ+ communities. More info๐ https://bit.ly/4x02jWQ
Join Action on Prejudice's next training to learn about what hate crime and prejudice-based behaviours look like, the impact they can have and what to do when we encounter them as youth workers. ๐ 28th September | 10am-2pm | Edinburgh Sign up ๐ https://bit.ly/4eNLmsg
The JOY Maker Volunteer Programme is recruiting 9,000 volunteers, including young people, to support the Tour de France & Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift when they come to the UK in 2027, including the opening stage in Scotland! Apply by 1 September ๐ https://bit.ly/4wsCsqo
At the GAMSCA annual cultural festival gala dinner last Saturday, H.E. Dr. Fatou Bensouda, gave a fantastic speech about the importance of unity and community cohesion whilst in diaspora ๐ค Read an excerpt of her powerful speech ๐ https://bit.ly/4vJcjT6
๐ข @britishcouncil.bsky.social is inviting experienced professionals to join the UK Erasmus+ Expert Pool! Play a key role in ensuring that Erasmus+ funding supports high-quality projects that create meaningful opportunities across the UK & EU. Apply by 4 Aug ๐ https://bit.ly/4vHmrM8
๐ข Sectarianism CPD training - 24th September 2026 ๐ This free training from Action on Sectarianism will provide youth workers with the tools they need to engage young people on the topic of sectarianism, prejudice and hate in Scotland. Sign up now! ๐ https://bit.ly/4pw02QF
Heading off on holiday? โ๏ธ Public posts showing youโre away can make your home a target and increase the risk of identity theft. Wait until you're home to post the memories - not the plans. Share this tip with your youth work colleagues & young people you work with. #SecureSummer
Sign up to Voices for Impact Training to learn how to use the Bytes Project platform to support young people to have their voices heard. ๐ข Chance to win a ยฃ175 Amazon voucher for the group who collects most survey responses! ๐ 17 Aug | 10:00-14:00 https://bit.ly/4robZao
๐ข We're recruiting 100 orgs for the next phase of testing a new digital tool developed around the National Youth Work Outcomes & Skills Framework (+10 organisations with established school partnerships!) Register interest by 31 August: https://bit.ly/4xLkX5J
๐ข Bookings are now open for our next Members Network! As the UK is set to re-join the Erasmus+ programme in 2027, come along to explore the possibilities for European youth work and collaboration. ๐ 17 Sep 2026 | 11:00-12:30 Book now ๐ https://bit.ly/4vz1vXA
๐ฃ Discover Digital summer festival is back! Designed for disabled & seriously ill children and their families, the online festival is an opportunity to experience fun and engaging workshops from the comfort of your own home. ๐ 3-14 August More info ๐ https://bit.ly/4gEW8m9
๐ฃ Looking for new work opportunities? ๐ Don't forget to check out our vacancies page for the most up-to-date vacancies across the #youthwork sector! Check out some of the recent listings ๐ and find all the information you need on our website: https://bit.ly/3G7lf0Z
๐ It's #WorldYouthSkills Day, celebrating the importance of equipping young people with skills they need for employment. Take time to learn how youth work initiatives are equipping young people with the skills & confidence to thrive in the world of work: https://bit.ly/3WJJd7g
The Impact of Youth Work on Employability | Impact Hub | YouthLink Scotland
Discover how youth work equips young people with the employability skills and confidence they need to thrive in the world of work.
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โฐ 1 week left to apply for the #YouthArtsOpenFund! This fund supports youth-led arts projects for children & young people who face barriers to accessing creative opportunities. ๐ Freelance - up to ยฃ10k ๐ข Orgs - up to ยฃ20k ๐จ Apply by 21st July 2026 โน๏ธ https://bit.ly/4xaxtM9
โฐ Final call for workshop proposals and Link Magazine articles! On the theme of supporting young people's mental health and wellbeing, showcasing strong youth work practice, partnership working, research, and more. Deadline is this Friday, 17th July ๐ https://bit.ly/3SpcBAH
๐ณ Scotlandโs Play Park Survey 2026 is live! The Scottish Government wants to hear directly from families about what's working and what improvements can be made to their local play spaces, through this survey managed by @playscotland.bsky.social Share your views by 16th Sep ๐ https://bit.ly/4h307cb
Have you seen the Truth About Youth? ๐ @youngscot.bsky.social published their annual insight into the experiences & concerns of young people - this yearโs findings highlight key issues like mental wellbeing, safety, misinformation, poverty & the cost of living. ๐: https://bit.ly/4h2TDKn
Less than 2 weeks left to apply for the #YouthArtsOpenFund! ๐จ Grants to deliver art activity for children & young people are available for: ๐ Freelance - up to ยฃ10k ๐ข Organisations - up to ยฃ20k ๐จ Apply by 21st July 2026 โน๏ธ https://bit.ly/4xaxtM9
Glasgow 2026 is hosting a Glasgow 2026: Beyond the Games Conference for young coaches, leaders and volunteers aged 16-24 to learn new skills and connect with organisations and governing bodies! โน๏ธ Glasgow | 27 July | 9:30-16:30 | Free! Register interest: https://bit.ly/4by1Brk
๐ฃ Call for workshop proposals and Link Magazine articles! On the theme of supporting young people's mental health and wellbeing, showcasing strong youth work practice, partnership working, research, and more. โฐ Deadline for submissions is 17th July. ๐ https://bit.ly/3SpcBAH