Greater Manchester Youth Combined Authority

The Greater Manchester Youth Combined Authority annual report details the work of the panel between April 2023-March 2024. Some of the highlights of the report include; ✨Starting work on the MBacc, including the creation of the MBacc report (launched in July 2024) ✨ Working alongside the GM Violence Reduction Unit on the creation of the Greater than Violence strategy, launched in December 2023 ✨ Engaging with Transport for Greater Manchester on their Bee Network app development You can read the full report on our webpage - https://lnkd.in/d4A_KPYm Youth Focus North West (YFNW) Greater Manchester Combined Authority

📸 Young Photographers! Apply now for the ‘My Heritage’ project! 🌟 We’re offering a unique opportunity for 16-25-year-olds passionate about photography to develop a new body of work with mentor Laura El-Tantawy. ✨ The Opportunity: 🟢 6 online sessions with Laura 🟢 Support from Photoworks & CBA 🟢 £200 contribution & £200 materials budget 🟢 Public presentation of your work Apply by September 9th and reimagine archaeology through your lens. Find out more and apply 👉 https://lnkd.in/gPMwN3fR #Photography #YoungArtists #Heritage #Archaeology

🌍🚀 Applications Now Open for GYCT 2024! 🌍🚀 We're thrilled to announce that the Global Youth Climate Training Programme (GYCT) 2024 is now accepting applications! Following the success of our 2023 training, Oxford Net Zero, Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment - University of Oxford, and the Global Youth Coalition are back with this FREE, comprehensive ONLINE capacity-building programme for the global youth. 🗓️ Programme Dates: 3rd Sept - 1st Oct 2024 🌟 Special pre-COP29 session: 1st Nov 📚 Delivered in: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic ✨ What to Expect: Free and remote training 10 expert-led sessions on climate policy Interactive GYC Lab sessions 🔗 Dive into the details and Apply here: https://shorturl.at/AzPiQ This is an amazing chance for young changemakers (16-35) from climate-impacted regions to boost their policy and advocacy skills. Applications are open until Aug 10th at 23:59 UTC. Join us in shaping the future of climate action! 🌍💪 #GYCT2024 #ClimateAction #YouthLeadership #Sustainability #GlobalYouth #ClimateChange

💻 Greater Manchester has partnered with the Raspberry Pi Foundation to develop a unique new qualification to help young people acquire essential digital skills and prepare them for a career in the technology sector. The Applied Computing qualification will be made available to secondary school pupils as part of the Greater Manchester Baccalaureate - or MBacc. Designed to be suitable for independent study, the qualification will align to the knowledge and skills appropriate to each stage of the MBacc – from providing fundamental digital skills, all the way through to preparing young people for a career in the digital and tech sector. 🗣 "The Raspberry Pi Foundation does fantastic work teaching young people about computing and how to create using digital technologies," says Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, "and we look forward to working with them to drive forward our technical education ambitions." Read more 👇

It was great to have three of our current/former YCA members be a part of the Greater Manchester Baccalaureate Summit two weeks ago - presenting their report about the #MBacc and their '3 Asks' for this going forward; 💻 Have a designated website/portal for MBacc, where young people and others can go to get all information regarding this option 💰 Make apprenticeships a more attractive opportunity, through promotion of a GM Apprentice Living wage for young people on apprenticeships 🗺 Create an interactive route map for the MBacc, showing specific pathways for different jobs or different subjects chosen at GCSE level You can read their full report here - https://lnkd.in/ebhRcFM5 Youth Focus North West (YFNW) Greater Manchester Combined Authority

The “Empowering Young Citizens: The Future is Now!” resource pack is now available for educators and community and youth leaders working with young people aged 14+. Designed by young people, this pioneering new tool aims to inspire and educate young people about civic engagement and leadership roles within their communities. Launched this week by the Civic Leadership Youth Steering Group, @YouthLeadsUK and Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham it is filled with interactive activities, knowledge and pathways. Find out more and download the pack here: https://orlo.uk/i6CTh

📸 Are you aged 16-25 and passionate about photography? We're thrilled to launch the My Heritage Mentoring Opportunity, in partnership with Photoworks, as part of the #FestivalOfArchaeology 2024 and #ReconnectingArchaeology project. This is your chance to develop your creative practice with support from artist mentor Laura El-Tantawy. Explore contemporary archaeology and heritage through a fresh lens and help us reimagine what archaeology means today. What’s on Offer: Three online group workshops and three one-to-one mentoring sessions with Laura El-Tantawy. Develop and produce a new body of work exploring local heritage and archaeology. Public presentation of your work, potentially at the 2025 Festival of Archaeology. £200 for expenses and £200 for materials and resources. Apply Now: Submit a statement, up to 5 photos, and your CV. Visit our website for full details on how to apply and the terms and conditions. 👉https://lnkd.in/gPMwN3fR This project is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.

⚡Young people are the future, and the future is NOW! We’ve been working closely with the Civic Youth Steering Group to create a groundbreaking new toolkit informing young people on the importance of civic roles. Events like this remind us of the importance of having young people in decision-making spaces and the good that can come from empowering them. Well done to our young people - and stay tuned for more! #CivicToolkit #LaunchEvent #TheFutureIsNow2024 RSM

🌟 Ready to make a difference?🌟 We're looking for passionate young individuals to join the Young Gamechangers Fund Steering Group! This is your chance to drive youth social action, gain invaluable experience, and network with experts. If you're between 18-25 and eager to be a part of something big, apply now and help shape the future. 🌍✨ 📌 What you'll get: ✅ Paid opportunity ✅ Grant-making experience ✅ A platform to voice your ideas Don't miss out on this amazing chance to make a real impact! 🚀 Apply using this link - https://buff.ly/4d5mW9T Co-op Co-op Foundation #iwill Restless Development Global Fund for Children #YoungGamechangersFund #PaidOpportunity #MakeADifference #YouthSocialAction