An Introduction to Youth Participation: Training Days for the Cultural Sector

PURPOSE
Our Cultural Olympiad puts Culture at the heart of the Games – encouraging participation and celebrating the cultures that make up the UK. The Cultural Olympiad values include ‘inspiring and involving young people to unlock their creativity’. Guided by this value there is regional potential to significantly raise the quality of our cultural practice with young people. These training days are intended to support cultural organisations in their efforts to engage young people more effectively and support the Cultural Olympiad in our region.

AIMS

To enhance cultural organisations’ ability to effectively engage with young people
To learn more about the techniques of youth participation
To highlight the contribution of youth participation to programme planning
To improve the confidence of both organisations and individuals
To engage young people in decision making and programme development

WHO, WHEN & WHERE?
The two training days on offer are being delivered by the Regional Youth Work Unit North East. The first day will be an opportunity for managers and coordinators to find out more about youth participation and discuss the practicalities of developing youth participation programmes. The second day is designed for front line staff, who are currently working, or planning to work, with young people.

Managers and coordinators – Thursday 25th February

Frontline staff – Friday 26th February

10:15 – 4:30

BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art

There are limited spaces available, and they will be allocated on a first come first served basis, to avoid disappointment please book early.