Course on working with young people/involving young people

[Will Lord]

Hi guys,

I'm looking for a good introductory course to working with young people (online or offline), preferably covering how to engage them in the first place and keep them engaged over time.

Anyone know of anything good that's coming up?

Cheers,

Will

[Tim Davies]

Hey Will

Interestingly I've not hear of anything with this exact focus. There are plenty of youth participation courses - but little that focusses on general engagement, recruitment that I've found...

Would be interested to hear when suggestions other network members have got... I'll mention this thread when I send out the next network update...

Tim

[mas]

We used to run them but unfortunately that funding has long gone and I'm not aware of anyone doing anything similar.

[Tony Cisse]

Hi Will,

We run a range of courses which might interest you. If you would like to sign up to our blog on http://lecp-training.ning.com/ it will give you an idea of what is available. Otherwise feel free to ring me and we can discuss. 02085363630

Regards

Tony

[Paumurp]

Local Authorities would often have local accredited youth work training for sessional workers, but that may also be aimed at volunteers. FE colleges sometimes run something similar. A call to your local authority youth service will I'm sure have an idea about what is happening in your area.

[Andy Appleyard]

Hi Will,

I have been on outreach training and detached training through the local authority i am employed with in the past. Both of the courses covered a variety of techniques to engage with yp in the first instance.

Perhaps try your local LA?

[Gareth Prytherch]

Is it for a group or an individual?