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- Leading in Youth Work
Leading in Youth Work
Voluntary youth work organisations are key players supporting and developing young people across Scotland. During the covid-19 crisis the sector has had to adapt to maintain services and support for young people. It has been a period of constant change and transition and one in which leader have been required to step up.
Youth Scotland recognises the vital role that you and your organisations play, and will play for the sector’s future. On this programme you will work with peers from across Scotland to gain greater confidence and clarity to enable you to progress in your leadership journey.
This programme is delivered as a blend of online participative sessions and self-directed learning. You will work closely with your peers throughout and build a strong supportive network.
Who is it for?
This six-day programme is designed for leaders at manager level in voluntary youth work organisations, who want to strengthen their leadership capacity.
Programme Details
Application Deadline: 12 midday 18th January 2021
Dates:
Module 1: 27 January & 3rd February 2021
Module 2: 24th February & 3rd March 2021
Module 3: 24th March & 31st March 2021
Where: Online
Format: 6 live sessions and self-directed learning
The online sessions will be complemented by self-directed learning which we will ask learners to undertake in order to prepare for each of the learning days. The work will not be onerous and will help you to embed the learning.
Timing: Various
Cost:
This programme is funded by Scottish Government via the National Voluntary Youth Work Organisations Support Fund. It’s available to local and national voluntary youth work organisations at the highly subsidised rate of £300pp (usually £1,200pp), covering the programme and qualification costs.
The programme has given me more confidence as I have been able to reflect on what it means to be a leader and put this into practice- Develop greater awareness and confidence in your leadership approach
- Enhance your skills to motivate, engage and lead others
- Learn from your peers and build a network of support
- Explore the challenges and opportunities you face in the youth work sector in Scotland
Qualification
By completing this programme you are eligible to achieve an Institute in Leadership and Management (ILM) Award in Leadership (SCQF 9) qualification, awarded through the City and Guilds. To achieve the qualification, you must attend the whole programme and complete one assessment.
More Information
Charlotte Lawley-Powell | charlotte@socialenterprise.academy