Programmes

Youth Scotland delivers a range of projects, events and programmes supporting and recognising young people's development and supporting those working with young people. Take a look below at our current projects and see how you can get involved.

Training Programmes

Youth Scotland offers a range of training for youth workers, volunteers and young people. See the training calendar for all current Youth Scotland training events.

Youth Work Essentials

Youth Work Essentials is our companion website that is a one-stop shop of core information for youth workers and volunteers.

CashBack for Communities

Generation CashBack is a CashBack for Communities project, delivered by a consortium and funded by Scottish Government.

I:Lead

I:Lead It offers fun, practical leadership development opportunities for young people tailored to their needs.

Big Ideas Weekend

The Big Ideas Weekend is new event for young people, young leaders, volunteers and workers to learn new skills, network and share ideas to celebrate the impact of youth work.

Youth Scotland Rural Action Fund

Supporting community based youth work in Scotland's rural areas.

Young Placechangers Residential

Is there anything you and your youth group would like to change about the place where you live, go to school or work? This amazing residential can help you make it happen!

Youth Participation

Youth Scotland is supporting young people to participate in decision making processes and in the management and leadership of their groups and communities.

Achievement Generators

Achievement Generators is a new Youth Scotland project to tackle underachievement and help close the attainment gap.

Money for Life Programme

The three year programme comprises of a new online resource hub, where young people can find expert money advice, online training, supportive forums and a crisis helpline.

The Big Music Project

Youth Scotland is joining forces with the music industry and UK Youth to create training and development opportunities for young people across Scotland.

Stand Up

Stand Up offers worker training, peer education for workers and young people, a small grants scheme, accessible resources and networking opportunities to help combat hate crime and sectarianism in local communities.

Generation Code

In partnership with Microsoft and Youth Scotland, Generation Code provides coding opportunities to young people aged 11-19 years old

Youth Active

Our Youth Active projects provide opportunities for young people to participate in sport and physical activity, and gain the skills and experience needed to lead activities within their own communities.