Youth Engagement and Progression Framework; Consultation Report
13th September 2021
The Welsh Government have published a report summarising the feedback from a consultation on refreshing the Youth Engagement and Progression Framework. It was undertaken by the Learning and Work Institute, and can be found here; refresh-youth-engagement-progression-framework.pdf (gov.wales)
Additional Youth Support Grant Funding targeting Mental Health and Emotional Well being
13th September 2021
The Welsh Government Youth Engagement Branch has secured an additional £2.5 million pounds of Youth Support Grant funding to be targeted to Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing of Young People. As you may be aware from previous CWVYS messages to you, these funds are being allocated directly to local authorities, whose individual workplans need to…
Cornerstones Development Project
16th August 2021
Here's a great opportunity with one of our Members, Community Music Wales; Do you have an idea for an innovative music project? Can you capture the beating heart of a community and find creative new ways to strike a chord with musicians? CORNERSTONES is an exciting new development programme for fresh thinking and passionate individuals…
DEADLINE EXTENDED – Mapping and Evaluating the Youth Work Sector
13th August 2021
The Faculty of Life Sciences and Education at the University of South Wales is offering the opportunity for a candidate to complete a study of “Mapping and Evaluating the Voluntary Youth Work Sector for Wales” Details; Annual Stipend: £11.8k p.a Application Deadline: Sunday 29th of August 2021 This is a funded MbyRes, including a generous stipend and tuition fees,…
Adult Learning Wales is Recruiting for Tutors
13th August 2021
The Youth Community and Playwork Team at Adult Learning Wales is recruiting for Part Time Associate Tutors to teach on the Youth Support Worker Qualifications. They deliver these qualifications to youth workers across Wales. There is a good demand for their courses and there is a need to expand the pool of part time tutors.…
Exciting young person talent scheme with the BBC
13th August 2021
Here is a message from the BBC who would like to share details of an "incredible opportunity for young people" – aged 18-24 – in Wales to work with the BBC and to potentially get their faces on national news; The scheme allows young storytellers – aged 18-24 – (can be people who shoot their…
Youth Work Newsletter Next Edition
12th July 2021
As you may know, CWVYS supports the Welsh Government to collect articles and news for the Youth Work newsletter. The next issue is due out in September, so we’d like to encourage you to send us information about your news and events by 13th August. Please send all information to ellie@cwvys.org.uk In this issue, we’ll be reflecting on…
Youth Work Excellence Awards
2nd July 2021
The 2021 Youth Work Excellence Awards are now open for nominations. All of the information you need to make a nomination, including the nomination form itself, is available online using the following link: https://gov.wales/youthworkexcellenceawards We would be grateful for your help in circulating this information widely through your networks. The closing date for nominations is…
Vacancies with CWVYS members
25th June 2021
A number of CWVYS members are advertising vacancies this month. Adoption UK are looking for an Administrative Officer; Adoption UK is the leading charity providing support, community, and advocacy for all those parenting or supporting children who cannot live with their birth parents. We connect adoptive families, provide information and signposting on a range of…
Renew and Reform well-being and progression plan
18th June 2021
This week the 'Renew and Reform: Supporting learners’ well-being and progression plan' was launched. It was accompanied by a Written Statement from the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language Jeremy Miles, who also has Youth Work in his portfolio. He said of the plan, that it "brings together and builds on the successful interventions…
Adoption UK Support Worker Vacancy
17th June 2021
Children and Young People Support Worker Adoption UK is the leading charity providing support, community, and advocacy for all those parenting or supporting children who cannot live with their birth parents. Their vision is for an equal chance of a bright future for every child unable to live with their birth parents. They currently have…
Mapping and Evaluating the Voluntary Youth Work Sector for Wales
11th June 2021
The Faculty of Life Sciences and Education at the University of South Wales is offering the opportunity for a candidate to complete a study of "Mapping and Evaluating the Voluntary Youth Work Sector for Wales" Details; Annual Stipend: £11.8k p.a Application Deadline: Midnight Sunday 25th July 2021 This is a funded MbyRes, including a generous stipend and tuition fees, with well-resourced circumstances…