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WARNING: This course will change your life!
Belong. Believe. Become.
Find your why. Live on purpose. Make a difference to your generation.
Have you got lived experience that could make a difference to your peers or the lives of children & teenagers?
Would you like to find out what YOUTH WORK is all about to pursue as a career?
There are numerous progression opportunities that come from volunteering & attaining a youth work qualification & experience...everything from mentoring to sports coaching to working in a school, or going on to pursue a career in youth justice etc.
The LAB is an innovative & inspiring Introduction to YOUTHWORK course, for young people / young adults aged 16-24 years.
The LAB is an inspiring, face-to-face introduction to youth work course designed to ignite passion, build confidence, and equip people with the foundations needed to begin their journey working with young people.
Delivered over one engaging and interactive day, the course combines real-life youth work experiences, practical activities, discussion, reflection, and group learning in a dynamic and motivational environment.
Whether you are a volunteer, aspiring youth worker, student, sports coach, mentor, community practitioner, or simply passionate about supporting young people, The LAB provides an accessible and energising starting point.
The course explores the core principles and values of youth work, understanding young people and youth culture, building positive relationships, communication skills, boundaries, safeguarding awareness, inclusion, participation, and the power of trusted adults and positive role models.
The LAB is intentionally designed to feel different from traditional classroom learning. It is relational, interactive, honest, and inspiring - creating space for people to grow in confidence, share experiences, and develop a stronger understanding of purposeful youth engagement.
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What the Course Covers:
Finding Your ‘Y’
The Power of Youth Work
Understanding Young People
The Role of a Youth Worker
Safe Spaces
Self-Reflection
Participants will leave with:
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A stronger understanding of youth work principles and practice
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Increased confidence in engaging with young people
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Practical tools, ideas, and approaches they can apply immediately
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Greater awareness of safeguarding, boundaries, and professional conduct
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Inspiration to continue developing within youth work, mentoring, sport, education, or community settings
The LAB forms part of the Stoke-on-Trent Youth Collective’s commitment to developing the next generation of youth workers in the city.
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