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The DWP has also recruited youth employability coaches. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 June 2021

DWP launches 110 youth employment hubs

Ndidi Okezie hailed youth work as the 'catalyst for change' as the UK recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic. Picture: UK Youth

News 9 June 2021

Cross-sector partnership championing youth work to be set up

Young people are able to access training resources provided by companies like Microsoft. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 June 2021

#Chances4Children: Free online academy boosts young people's employment prospects

The #iwill campaign is encouraging organisations to champion young volunteers. Picture: #iwill/Twitter

News 2 June 2021

Five ways to champion young people during Volunteers' Week

Scouts' youth membership has fallen by a quarter over the past year. Image: Scouts Association

News 26 May 2021

Scouts launches recruitment campaign to tackle volunteer exodus

Gifford: a year-round offer would target more children from disadvantaged backgrounds

Analysis 25 May 2021

NCS boss sets out plans to expand scheme

Martin Bisp: “A consistent multi-agency approach is the only way forward if we are to truly help the next generation thrive in the face of adversity”

Opinion 25 May 2021

We must help young people get fit to embrace the future

The programme’s confidence-building sessions see young people interact and create connections with peers and professionals

Best Practice 25 May 2021

Navigators help young people to plot their future

Young people get hands-on support to help them design and deliver campaigns to improve their environment. Picture: Loreanto/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 25 May 2021

Community programme grows the next generation of green leaders

Leigh Middleton: 'It is vitally important we hear from you.' Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 May 2021

NYA launches first ever youth sector census

MPs are calling for more support for young people after short-term programmes end. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 May 2021

Extend Kickstart and Universal Credit uplift to support young people, MPs urge

Youth groups are now permitted to meet inside and out. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 May 2021

Easing of Covid-19 restrictions: what new rules mean for children's sector

Mark Gifford is chief executive of the NCS Trust. Picture: NCS Trust

News 14 May 2021

NCS to move to year-round offer to cut costs, chief executive confirms

Girlguiding and Scouts have previously worked together to expand into disadvantaged areas. Picture: Scouts/Chris Barr

News 10 May 2021

Scouts and Girlguiding join forces to recruit volunteers

Resources are also available for volunteers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 April 2021

NYA launches free safeguarding resources for youth workers