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.

Inform100

Inform 100 is an exciting project where young people help Audit Scotland look at public services in Scotland.

PDA in Youth Work

The PDA in Youth Work offers youth workers and volunteers the chance to undertake a nationally recognised SQA qualification in youth work. Currently recruiting for Glasgow & Aberdeenshire

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.

Money for Life

The financial education programme comprises an online resource hub - where young people can find expert money advice - online training, supportive forums and a crisis helpline.

Youth Scotland Rural Action Fund

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

BIPA Youth

BIPA Youth is an exciting opportunity for young people aged 18-25 years who are interested in learning and developing themselves in the field of politics.

Young Placechangers

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.

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.

UPS Road Code

Youth Scotland delivers Road Code, the UPS Foundation’s global innovative road safety and road hazard awareness programme.

Activate

Youth Scotland Activate is a new project funded by Scottish Children’s Lottery Funding – Chance to Connect fund.