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Did you know the IT programme is an updated and more flexible version of Youth Scotland's Senior Member Involvement Training programme (SMIT) which was developed in the 1970s and was much acclaimed by the youth work sector?

On this page you will find details of:

• What is Involvement Training?
• Who is IT for?
• What does the programme offer?
• What does it cost?
• Is the programme accompanied by a resource?
• How does our group get involved?

What is Involvement Training?

Youth Scotland's Involvement Training programme is a structured first step to developing young people as leaders in their own communities. The programme follows a three stage process:

1. Group leaders attend Tutor training so that they can deliver the Stage 1 programme of training with their group
2. A residential training weekend for young people and their group leaders
3. The practical delivery of a project using the skills developed by young people in their own community

Time commitment: Stage 1 takes 15 hours, Stage 2 is a weekend residential and Stage 3 is variable, depending on how long it take the group to complete the project.

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Who is IT for?

• Young people aged between 14 and 18 years old
• Workers looking to deliver the programme within their own groups

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What does the programme offer?

The Involvement Training programme encourages:

• Meaningful participation and involvement of young people
• Improved communication between young people and youth workers
• Increased skills and capacity building of young people
• Improved confidence and self esteem of young people
• Opportunities for young people from different areas to come together, share experiences and have fun

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What does it cost?

All groups when they first register for Involvement Training must pay for 5 places at a future residential.  Places at the Stage 2 residentials are £100 per young person or youth leader.  There is no time limit on when these places can be used however and you can buy as many places in advance as you wish or your funding allows!

Tutor Training includes:

• a copy of the IT Kit resource pack which includes:
• a CD Rom of IT Kit Handouts
• Bored Meetings Resource Pack
• Keep It Real Resource Pack

Tutor Training Costs:

• £50 per worker for Youth Scotland member groups
• £75 per worker for non-member groups

Youth Scotland member groups also receive 2 free worker places at tutor training when they first register their group and pay their deposit.

For further information about becoming a member of Youth Scotland click here.

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Is the programme accompanied by a resource pack?

Yes, all those that take part in Involvement Training are supplied with the IT Kit. This resource pack provides youth and community workers with a programme of fun and interacttive activities that they can deliver locally. The IT Kit includes a CD Rom, The Bored Meetings pack and the Keep It Real Pack.

Please note: The IT Kit is supplied free to those attending the Involvement Training Tutor Training and is not available to order independently. 

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How does our group get involved?

If your organisation would like to take part in Involvement Training, you should first identify a group of young people that would benefit from the programme. The first stage in the Involvement Training programme is a one day tutor training course for workers. These take place throughout the year in various locations across Scotland. 

Please visit the Training section of our website to find out the next training dates available for both Tutor Training  and Stage 2 Residentials.  Booking forms to take part in each stage of the programme can be downloaded for completion and return below.

Please note - groups cannot attend a Stage 2 Residential until they have completed Stage 1.

For further details of any aspects of the Involvement Training programme, please contact Youth Scotland 0131 554 2561 or email office@youthscotland.org.uk

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