The card is also a discount card and we are looking for organisations to participate in training for young people interested in recruiting discounts in their local area.
Evidence from a similar programme run in Wales has shown there is real benefit for young people in taking on this role for themselves.
The training day for prospective discount recruiters will include:
- Thinking about ourselves as customers and particularly as young customers;
- Challenging traditionally-held views of young people;
- Marketing young people to a business manager - why should she/he want to offer a discount to young people?
- Communication skills (in person and on the phone etc);
- Group skills: planning, research, allocating work, feedback and evaluation;
- Establishing financial advantages for young people.
At this stage we are seeking expressions of interest in this training. Do you work with a group of young people who would benefit from promoting the activities if the group at a local level?
Do you have needs that would be helpfully met by securing a high street discount?
For more information contact Jon Boagey, Head of Information Services, at The National Youth Agency. Tel: 0116 285 3781. Email: jonb@nya.org.uk.
