What's New This January
Below are links to the latest opportunities launched in Januray 2010
including competitions, surveys and projects you can get involved in.
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The Climate Revolution: time to join the fight As a follow up to the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, the UK Youth Parliament will be hosting a one day event at the British Museum, exploring ways in which young people can join the fight against climate change. We have 250 free tickets to give away to young people aged 11-25 and support workers. The event will be held on Tuesday 12th January 2010 at The British Museum in London. Click here for more information |
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Survey: Youth Unemployment
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Young Business Writer of the Year The ifs Young Business Writer of the Year is an engaging competition open to all school and college students aged between 14 and 19. It enables teenagers to test their writing skills by writing a 1,000 word article with the headline: "Bankers rewards - asking for trouble?" As well as the title "ifs Young Business Writer of the Year", the winner will also receive a £500 cash prize. This year the competition will be judged by the Financial Mail on Sunday Editor Lisa Buckingham. The competition closing date is Monday 25 January 2010. Click here for more information |
| Climate Squad - COPArt petition and competition COPArt is a visual petition aimed at anyone who is passionate about climate change and wants to encourage people to act now! People of all ages are asked to upload images or clips they have created which contain their message about climate change. All of these will be collated into one large digital picture montage. The best image will feature on COPArt designer t-shirts to spread the message even further. For more information, go to http://www.cop-art.org.uk/ |
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UK Youths New Level 2 Peer Qualifications UK Youth have developed 4 new qualifications, a level 2 Peer Education Award and Certificate, and a level 2 Peer Mentoring Award and Certificate which are to be launched from January 2010. UK Youth first launched its BTEC qualifications in Peer Education and Peer Mentoring in 2004. The feedback from deliverers and learners was that the BTECs needed updating and changing. Taking into account this feedback, these programmes have now been reviewed and rewritten to accommodate the changes and become units that conform to the Qualifications Credit Framework (QCF). The four new qualifications · Level 2 Award in Peer Education (70hrs) · Level 2 Certificate in Peer Education (130hrs) · Level 2 Award in Peer Mentoring (70hrs) show · Level 2 Certificate in Peer Mentoring (130hrs) All of the qualifications are open to young people aged 14 years and above. All qualifications are made up of mandatory units and optional units. The units that make up the Awards define the essential knowledge, understanding and practical skills required of a competent peer educator or peer mentor. The units that make up the Certificate builds on the Award by providing additional opportunities to address development needs which are specific to particular sections of this diverse area. These new qualifications are intended to provide added creditability to peer education and peer mentoring through recognition of the valuable role it plays in non-formal teaching and learning. These qualifications will support career progression both in general terms and in within the area of learning support and progression into other related roles. Regional Events to Showcase Peer Work And Launch UK Youth's New Level 2 Peer Qualifications These new qualifications are to be launched through a number of half day events around the country. These events will not only give workers an overview of the new qualifications but will also highlight the positive impact peer mentoring and peer education has on young people. Participants will have the opportunity to listen to young people and workers discussing their experiences and showcasing their work Dates of Launch Events: - Monday 18th January 2010 - Bristol Conference Centre, Bristol - Wednesday 20th January 2010 - Maple House, Birmingham - Tuesday 26th January 2010 - Collingwood College, Durham - Wednesday 27th January 2010 - Friends House, London - Monday 1st February 2010 - Partnership for Learning, Liverpool These launch events are aimed at workers and managers who support young people aged 14 plus that are engaged in peer education and peer mentoring projects The cost of attending is £50 + VAT (total £58.75) per person. In the meantime, should you/your colleagues wish to attend, please download the booking form from the following link www.ukyouth.org/whatwedo/conferences.htm or request a booking form by sending an email to charmaine@ukyouth.org Please feel free to circulate this information to relevant colleagues within your organisation. |
NB: These opportunities are being offered by the above external organisations, and are not the responsibility of Init. If you have any questions or queries about the opportunity please contact the organisers directly.
