As we wrap up this incredible day, we'd like to thank Prince's Trust for their wonderful space, Scottish Government for all their support, our speakers & workshop facilitators and of course, everyone who joined us to share their thoughts & help shape the future of #youthawards!🌟

Prof. Julie Fitzpatrick, Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland, visited Stromness Academy to find out more about @YESC_Scotland. “It was fantastic to see how the hands-on activities and industry support are strengthening the young people’s STEM learning and skills."

What a busy week for our team; I have 5 recruitment presentations plus a final review this week alone, with Chris McGeown kindly covering yet another presentation I couldn't manage to fit into my week. Steve Mackenzie is has some final project delivery today too. It's all go!

Our first 'Is that on the SCQF?' session of the year is open for bookings! Come along and hear from Mr Mcdonagh from Design...Engineer...Construct!. We'll be exploring the SCQF Partnership level 5-6 qualifications in more detail - 26th March 4-5pm eventbrite.co.uk/e/is-that-on-t…

🙋‍♀️ Sitting exams this year? Head over to SQA’s learner hub for everything you need to know. It’s packed with study resources, guides and helpful information. 💡 bit.ly/SQA-LearnerHub | #SQAexams

Brilliant PL opportunity for secondary and college practitioners keen to offer STEM Leader 7 in settings from August. Fife Professional Learning Team STEM Fife College DYW Fife

‘Our caring role should not define our future goals & aspirations. We should be encouraged to move onto further education or careers we can be proud of.’ Watch our 2023 Media Ambassadors powerful film around transitions & support for the future. bit.ly/47vLBC1

It's #WorldBeeDay! 🐝 Did you know we're lucky enough to have our own hives on site? We collaborate with local schools including Giffnock PS and Saint Ninian's and give young people the opportunity to learn about our bees and the great work they do for our environment 🌷🌳

Wishaw & Shotts YW team presented 30 Dynamic youth awards to the P7’s of St Brigids primary Newmains on Friday 17th May at their assembly. The young people had been participating in workshops over an 8 week period which included STEM, team building, crafts and outdoor learning.

Are you getting involved with #OutdoorClassroomDay on Thursday? There's still time to sign up! ⏰ What are your plans for celebrating with your pupils on May 23? Tell us all about it in the replies or sign up now! Sign up 👉 outdoorclassroomday.com

To celebrate 40 years of Volunteers’ Week , we’re sharing a FREE resource pack aimed at helping learners prepare for placements and recognise the value of volunteering. Download your copy today 👉 zurl.co/S1vH #EveryMomentMatters #VolunteersWeek2024 #FreeResources

Want to give back to your community? 💜 #TheBigHelpOut is happening 7-9 June so if you'd like to lend a hand, here are a couple of organisations you can get involved with ⬇ St John Ambulance Royal Voluntary Service British Red Cross 🧡 Click here for more info ➡ bit.ly/3LBDlah

A tax on volunteering? PVG fee proposal raises concerns: Sarah Latto of Volunteer Scotland urges a rethink - and asks people to respond to a Scottish Government consultation okt.to/SpMWG5 Volunteer Scotland 💚 @sarah_bee13

Here at Venture Trust our latest journey certainly had the WOW factor! (Although our photography skills weren't quite up to scratch!) Thanks to all who took part! To find out more visit: ow.ly/NLQY50RI7wP To donate to our work, click: ow.ly/CeeU50RI7wM

Congratulations to the team from Dumbarton Academy representing LoveLeigh who had a creative presentation for such a worthy charity at the #ypi final. Well done to all the teams who took part.

Congratulations to the girls from Rothesay High School who represented Crossroads Young Carers Cowal & Bute and deservedly won the £3000 grant. Well done to all teams representing their charities

And they are off again!

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New #ActingonAchievement report is published. It highlights evidence of the crucial role for youth awards in making learning more flexible, meaningful, experiential and relevant. #amazingthings #youthawards mcusercontent.com/db5973a7b87471…