Gifted Young Generation

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! For the next seven days we are celebrating the value of youth work to young people in a range of communities and with diverse needs, and we invite you to do the same! Use the hashtags #YWW24 #YouthWorkWeek to share your celebrations and #ArtofYouthWork pieces, and we hope to see you at our daily practice sessions on Zoom. Here’s everything you need to know about the week in one easy link: mailchi.mp/nya.org.uk/youthw…

Read about Harrison Pettman’s journey from youth work volunteer at @OfficialGYG to qualifying as a semi-finalist in this year’s @BGT and how the support of his youth workers, helped Harrison embrace his neurodivergences and strive for his dreams. Harrison is encouraging young people across the country to get creative and express the difference youth work has made to their lives this Youth Work Week, from 4-10 November, as part of the Art of Youth Work campaign. There’s still time for youth clubs to get involved. Check out the Youth Work Week page on our website for inspiration and all the guidance you need to get started. This is a chance for young people to express what their youth club means to them through whatever creative medium they choose. Visit: nya.org.uk/harrison-pettman-… #YWW24 #YouthWorkWeek #ArtofYouthWork

Britain’s Got Talent finalist and @OfficialGYG protégée Harrison Pettman is backing the Art of Youth Work campaign! The campaign provides an opportunity for young people accessing youth work to work collaboratively to create artworks, music or other performing arts which they can unveil as part of your Youth Work Week celebration. The brief is to create art which illustrates the richness of diversity within your youth clubs and projects including gender, race, disability and cultural identity. Start planning your submission today: nya.org.uk/youth-work-week/ #YWW24 #YouthWorkWeek #ArtofYouthWork

In the run up to Youth Work Week, we would love you to take part in our Art of Youth Work campaign. Whatever the stage of your creation, we’d like to see your progress photos and videos – share them using #ArtOfYouthWork to inspire other organisations to get involved and promote the positive impact of youth work. Laurence Olivier award-winner and Vocal Coach at @OfficialGYG, Leanne Jones, shares her passion for youth work and why she’s proud to be part of it. Get involved and start sharing your progress today: nya.org.uk/youth-work-week/ #YWW24 #YouthWorkWeek

Britain’s Got Talent finalist, Harrison Pettman, 23, joined us at the youth club he attended, ran by @OfficialGYG to support the #ArtofYouthWork campaign in the run up to #YouthWorkWeek 2024 in November. He says that the support of his youth worker and youth support worker instilled in him the self-belief he needed to go on and perform in front of millions of viewers. Read more about Harrison’s return to GYG and the upcoming artwork campaign, showcasing the safe and inclusive spaces that youth work provides to allow young people to feel connected with their communities here👇 nya.org.uk/tienne-simon-laun… #YouthWork #YWW24

Get ready for #YouthWorkWeek 2024 from Monday 4 to Sunday 10 November! This year we’re excited to announce the theme of “A right to youth work for all – delivering positive futures for young people” Get a head start on your Youth Work Week activities by taking part in our #ArtofYouthWork campaign. Simply work with your young people to produce a piece of art celebrating the richness of diversity within your provision and unveil it to the world during Youth Work Week! Click below for inspiration, guidance and resources to get started 👇 nya.org.uk/youth-work-week/ #YouthWork #YWW24