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REPRESENT PROGRAMME
Are you aged 16-21 and ready to make a difference? Our Represent course is designed to help you explore the issues that matter most to young women and non-binary people today. From body image and social media to gender equality and relationships, you'll dive deep into the topics that may impact your life—and by the end, you’ll lead your own social action campaign to challenge the status quo!
Through creative activities, discussions, and teamwork, you’ll develop the skills and confidence to spark real change. With the support of our team, this is your chance to tackle issues like empowerment, social justice, and more—all in a safe, inclusive space.
Ready to use your voice and create your own campaign? Sign up now and be part of something powerful.
Date: this is an eight week course on Friday afternoons starting Friday 18 October and finishing Friday 13 December with a week break on the 1 November for half term.
Time: 1:30 – 3:00
Where: Thomas Boughey Children’s Centre, College Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 2DQ
Cost: Free
Click here for more information and to sign up
FEASTED
NEW OPPORTUNITY with FEASTED
FEASTED are offering one week placements to get hands on experience in a real working kitchen! This is an excellent chance to see what it is like to work in the food industry and during your placement you will try your hand at lots of roles in the kitchen such as prep work but you will also get expereince in the front of house team!
This is a great way to see if hospitality is a path for you and there will be some apprenticeships available at the end of the programme!
Applicants must be aged 16-24
For more information or to apply please contact sonia.barlow@ymcans.org.uk
MATCHDAY VOLUNTEERS
Currently ongoing
Stoke City Community Trust is looking to add volunteers to its Family Stand Matchday Operations Team
Volunteers can get involved in some of the following:
Being Pottermus/Pottermiss
Chaperoning Pottermus/Pottermiss
Face painting
Overseeing the xBox and PlayStation
Overseeing the golf putting competition
Overseeing table football
Interacting with families and encouraging them to participate in the activities and competitions
Working hours are generally 12pm-3pm on Saturdays and 5:30pm-8pm for weeknight games
Full uniform provided
Volunteers must be aged 16+ and have finished secondary education
WAVEMAKER - DIGITALL
Wavemaker have plenty of exciting opportunities available right now!
DigitAll Employment
Targeted training to help individuals develop the skills required for today's job market and ensure they are prepared for the future
DigitAll Life
Focusing on the everyday use of digital technologies that enhance personal health, well-being and quality of life
And more! Ask your YES coach for more details
TIKTOK CREATIVE ACADEMY - CATCH 22
Catch 22 are bringing you a unique opportunity!
Funded by TikTok, the Creative Academy offers a pathway for young creatives to develop their skills and launch their careers. Sessions are accessible from the comfort of your own home and run three days a week from 10:00 - 15:00
Over four weeks you will dive into a variety of engaging topics such as creating portfolios to make you stand out, using Canva, personal branding and exploring creativity in video editing, music making, film making and more!
Watch the programme overview here
To be eligible you must:
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Be aged 18-24
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Not be in full-time education, employment or training
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Have internet access
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Be interested in a role in the creative industry
For more information or to apply for the programme contact your YES coach today!
