It's Youth Work Week!
This week, you have an opportunity to develop new skills and gain new experiences through a week-long series of events.
Youth Work Week, which runs from today until Sunday, is an annual celebration of the role of youth workers and youth groups in Wales.
The Welsh Government supported initiative is designed to encourage more of you to get involved in regular community-based activities and to encourage more people to become volunteers and youth workers.
It is also a great opportunity for you to have a go at learning a new skill or experiencing the world of work.
Deputy Minister for Skills, Jeff Cuthbert said: “Youth Work Week is a great opportunity for young people to have a go at something new or learn a skill that could help them with their future education or career.
“Learning a new skill can be an enjoyable, fun experience as well as helping you in your future working life. I hope as many young people as possible try out an event near them and discover something new.
“It is also an opportunity to celebrate the contribution youth workers make and the positive impact they have on the lives of the next generation.
“Youth programmes across Wales allow young people to fulfil a range of interests and provide an outlet for their positive development and creativity. These programmes would not be possible without the support and dedication of youth workers.”
To find out what's going on in your area and information about youth work in Wales go to www.thankssam.org.uk and check out the CLIC events calendar.
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Sam (Sub-Editor)
Commented 6 months ago - 2nd November 2011 - 11:49am
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