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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 17h

We have growing evidence that a dignified, youth work approach to addressing poverty works to:
🎓 improve attendance & engagement with learning
📈 increase attainment
🚀 lead to positive post-school destinations

https://bit.ly/4o3ThUd
#ChallengePoverty #EducationNeedsYouthWork

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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 19h

📢 All welcome to come, connect and share reflections on peace and humanity!

Join Edinburgh Interfaith Association for an evening of peace, harmony, and hope - celebrating the power of unity through music, art, prayers, and shared reflection 🤝

Book now 👉 https://bit.ly/46XvYVg

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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 21h

📣🙋 Don't forget to check out our vacancies page for the most up-to-date vacancies across the #YouthWork sector!

🔍 Find all the information you need here: https://bit.ly/3G7lf0Z

YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 1d

📢 1 week left to book your tickets for our #YLSConf25!

📅 Join us on Oct 27th in Glasgow to explore the dynamic role of youth work in safeguarding and wellbeing.

Get your tickets 👉 https://bit.ly/4n5Booe

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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 1d

This #ChallengePoverty Week, discover the transformative power of youth work to improve the lives of children & young people impacted by poverty in Scotland 🔎

Our Impact Hub is full of stats, publications, and evidence of the power of youth work 👉 https://bit.ly/4gTSS4o

YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 1d

📢 Young people of Glasgow - share your views!

Take part in Glasgow's Big Youth Survey to help us and Glasgow Life understand the issues affecting you in your local community, and how best to support you 🫶

Less than 15 mins to complete 👉 https://bit.ly/4gWQTfL

YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 2d

🗣️ No Knives, Better Lives are asking young people in Scotland aged 11-25 to help them understand more about your experiences and views on violence, and what you think is the best way to try to reduce violence in Scotland for young people 💭

👉 https://bit.ly/4nyAiRH

Promotional graphic for "Youth Voices: A National Survey on Violence and Prevention in Scotland" by YouthLink Scotland and No Knives Better Lives. Features three joyful youths running towards the camera with arms outstretched in front of a modern building. Text invites participation by 7 November.

YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 2d

Join @povertyalliance.org's Friday Breakfast Briefing!

In Conversation with award-winning climate activist & environmental scientist Laura Young. This session will be youth-focused, exploring why poverty reduction must be at the heart of climate action 🔎🌍

📅 10 Oct, 9.30am
https://bit.ly/4nzNTbG

YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 2d

📢 It's #ChallengePoverty Week

Youth work is crucial to tackling child poverty - it builds health and wellbeing, improves attendance and engagement with learning, and increases attainment, achievement and positive post-school destinations ✅ @povertyalliance.org

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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 5d

⏰ The #YLSConf25 is this month!

There's still time to book your spot to join us on the 27th October in Glasgow - here's your reminder of the fantastic workshops covering safeguarding and wellbeing topics that are on offer!

Book now 👉 https://bit.ly/41gI5e5

YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 6d

This #ScotClimateWeek, why not check out our toolkit that builds youth workers' capacity and awareness around green skills and climate education for young people! 🌍🛠️

🤝 In partnership with @youngscot.bsky.social & Scotland’s Young People’s Forest Youth Leadership Panel

👉 https://bit.ly/3RDdTFM

YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 6d

📢 #ScotlandDemandsBetter

On the 25th Oct, march with @povertyalliance.org in Edinburgh to demand fair security, good jobs, and strong public services! 💪 Assembling at 10.30am at the Scottish Parliament and heading to The Meadows for music, talks & family fun 🎉

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nr6rux

YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 7d

📢 Last Saturday young people from two youth groups were hosted by @sopra-steria.bsky.social as part of our project funded by the @include-plus.bsky.social, getting first-hand insight about how they use and explore AI in their business 🔎💻

More ℹ️ on the project: https://bit.ly/4nQVHFL

Group of people posing in an office setting with banners for YouthLink Scotland and Sopra Steria in the background.

Three youth workers and two young people wearing lanyards sit at a table working creatively with colorful modeling clay in a workshop setting.

Group of individuals of varying ages engaging in a discussion about AI at a table in the Sopra Steria office.

Group of young people seated around a table in a meeting room at Sopra Steria, with a presentation on a screen welcoming them.

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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 8d

👋 Join us next Wed for a Youth Work & Schools Collab Meeting!

🔎 We'll focus on a whole family support approach to tackling the Scottish Attainment Challenge & share findings from a recent series of consultations with young people & practitioners.

Sign up 👉 https://bit.ly/4nSU5Lx

YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 8d

🔦 This week's #YouthArtsOpenFund highlights are:

♻️ @barnardosscot.bsky.social Clackmannanshire's Renew Crew
🎭 Ochil Youths Community Improvement
🎨 Reachout with Arts in Mind
🎙️ Glass Performance

(P/ship with @creativescots.bsky.social & The Scottish Government: https://bit.ly/4dpKTsD)

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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 9d

📢 Sign up for an exclusive webinar exploring the journey of @planetyouthscot.bsky.social over the past two years!

They'll share qualitative & quantitative insights, reflect on the findings, and explore where the Planet Youth model could go next 🔎

🎫 https://bit.ly/3W4gdqi

Promotional graphic for a webinar titled "Prevention in Scotland: Planet Youth Pilot Evaluation" by Planet Youth in Scotland. The left side features details about the webinar scheduled for October 6, 2025, at 11am. The right side shows a diverse group of five animated individuals standing together, against a backdrop of the Scottish flag.

YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 9d

It's #ScotClimateWeek 🌍🌱

Children and young people are increasingly concerned about climate change and eager to take action - check out our Learning for Sustainability resources to help tackle the subject through youth work!

📚👉 https://bit.ly/3Kv0TQZ

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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 9d

📢 Join us this Friday!

If you're a youth worker or young person, come experience the creative method of Cardboard Theatre to explore climate and sustainability in our everyday lives! 🎭🌍

Sign up 👉 https://bit.ly/3Vy44Kg

YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 12d

📢 New toolkit launch!

@scienceceilidh.bsky.social have launched a Curiosity in Action Toolkit providing a range of resources including:
🔎 how to find the right STEM partner
📝 a template for a partnership working agreement
🌟 STEM activities for youth workers

Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/42bSPuG

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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 12d

@volunteerscotland.bsky.social analysed the 2024 Scottish Household Survey:

✅ 25% of adults in Scotland are volunteering with a group, club or organisation, up from 18% in 2023.
📈 9% point increase in formal volunteering for the 16-34 age group!

🔗 https://bit.ly/42K9u8E

YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 13d

Young people from two Scottish youth groups have been exploring how AI affects them in our project funded by the @include-plus.bsky.social.

Supported by Digital Skills Education, @sopra-steria.bsky.social & the @scottishaialliance.bsky.social 🤝

🔎 https://bit.ly/4nQVHFL

YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 13d

Fantastic opportunity for youth workers and young people to experience the creative method of Cardboard Theatre to explore climate and sustainability in our everyday lives! 🎭🌍

With @lfsscotland.bsky.social and Hamishibai from Argentina
Sign up 👉 https://bit.ly/3Vy44Kg

YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 14d

Introducing our #YLSConf25 panel members!

🫶 Shruti Jain, Programme Lead for Young People's Health @publichealthscot.bsky.social
👮 Asst. Chief Constable Tim Mairs, @policescotland.bsky.social
💻 Ainsley Carnarvon, Head of @heartsinnovate.bsky.social

Book now 👉 https://bit.ly/41gI5e5

YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 14d

📢 Poverty in Scotland 2025 report launch!

Join @jrf-uk.bsky.social to:
📑 see the latest report data
🔎 explore hopes for the next Scottish Parliament session

Book now for 6 October 👉 https://bit.ly/4gyIrTy

Promotional image for a webinar titled "Poverty in Scotland Launch Webinar," hosted by Joseph Rowntree Foundation. The graphic features a stylized Scottish flag and details the event as occurring on October 6, 2025, at 10:30 AM online.

YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 15d

📢 The Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park’s Youth Committee is inviting young people aged 14-26 to share their views in a new survey aimed at shaping the future of the National Park 🌳

⏰ Survey open until 28 September
🔗 https://bit.ly/45K3oay