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What is the Young Islander’s Network? How did we get started? Where are we going?
Our projects
We run lots of projects and events for young islanders across the Scottish islands.
Latest news
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Paul’s Island Hopping Easter
Young islander Paul from Lewis joined in to visit some youth clubs in Tiree, Cumbrae and Arran over the Easter holidays. Paul accompanied his mum, Naomi, the Senior Development Worker for the Young Islanders Network who was undertaking the tour as part of planned work to engage with Young Islanders across Scotland, and we thought…
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Young Islanders latest ministerial engagements
It has been a busy start to 2024 for the Young Islanders Network, with three separate opportunities for ministerial engagement to date. VISIT TO SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT AND THE PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE We kicked off the year with the Scottish Rural and Islands Youth Parliament (SRIYP) visit to Holyrood in January. Thanks to the amazing team at…
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Young Islanders Network Housing Challenge – Interim report 2024
This interim report contains the findings (to date) of the Young Islanders Network (YIN) Housing Challenge. While the challenge is still open to submissions from interested participants, this interim report highlights some of the invaluable views from young people between the ages of 12-25 years old across all the island local authorities in Scotland. The…
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Have your say and take part in the YIN Housing Challenge
Invitation for 12-25 year old islanders to take part in our Housing questionnaire If you are aged 12-25 years old and live in or are from one of the Scottish Islands, we invite you to take part in this short survey on Housing. Your input will help to shape ad inform our discussions with decision…
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Young Islander Matthew represents at the Scottish Rural and Islands Youth Parliament 2023
The event with over 300 delegates (75 of which were youth participants) was held in Fort William on the 1st of November 2023 After 2 years of discussion, meetings and the pre-event we represented at last November in Birnham, the first Scottish Rural and Islands Youth Parliament was finally here. Our Young Islanders Rural and…
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Free ferry travel is coming soon to young islanders under 22!
The Young Islanders Network was thrilled to see the latest news about the expansion of the National Ferry Travel Scheme, which will mean the extension of free ferry travel to all young people under 22 in the Western Isles, Inner Hebrides and Northern Isles. Many young islanders have shared that travel costs can be a…
What’s better than one Young Islanders Network online meeting…..
…………………..TWO!
🟠Next week we are opening up 2 opportunities to get involved and come along to catch up online! 🔵
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Submit your members challenge with your member youth groups by the 17th of May to be in with a chance of winning some prizes! 🤩 … See MoreSee Less
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It’s #EarthDay2024! 😄
There are so many ways we can take action to help protect our environment 🌍
Climate Action Challenge Hi5 and Dynamic Youth Awards can be a flexible way to empower (and accredit!) young people working on environmental projects or tackling issues like climate change 💪
You can get a peek at our sample challenge sheets and order resources for these awards on our website ➡ bit.ly/3UrULeQ
Looking for even more ways to get involved? Why not:
✅ Explore SCVO’s #GrowingClimateConfidence resources: ow.ly/n3Au50RkUU8
✅ Join a #SpringCleanScotland litter pick or enter the Litter League:
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What’s better than one Young Islanders Network online meeting…..
…………………..TWO!
🟠Next week we are opening up 2 opportunities to get involved and come along to catch up online! 🔵
If you haven’t received the links already, send us an email at yin@youthscotland.org.uk 📧 … See MoreSee Less
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🌊🌱 Join us for the Big Spring Clean Up hosted by Bùth Bharraigh, Climate Hebrides, and Clean Coast Hebrides!
Let’s come together to clean up our environment, safeguard wildlife, and protect our livestock, all while soaking up the beauty of the outdoors.
Join one of our three organized events: cleaning up the Herring Walk, Castlebay Pitch, or a shoreline (venue TBC). Together, let’s make a meaningful impact! 🌊🌱
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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS PROGRAMME SPOTLIGHT
What is Employability Skills?
Western Isles Employability is pleased to offer islanders with no/limited work experience, the chance to enrol on our in-house Employability Skills Programme. Learners will have the chance to create a CV, practice interview skills, apply for jobs, all while gaining the SQA Employability Award.
The programme is split into two phases. The first, is a classroom-based workshop where learners have five sessions worth of tutoring from an Employability Training Officer. The second, is a work placement at a local employer, where learners get the chance to put the employability skills they have learned into practice, and gain their first experience of the world of work.
If this exciting opportunity sounds like something you would be interested in, please get in touch with us to register your interest, and book your space on an upcoming course.
To register, or receive a full presentation of the course and all FAQs, contact us at: employability@cne-siar.gov.ukEMPLOYABILITY SKILLS PROGRAMME SPOTLIGHT
What is Employability Skills?
Western Isles Employability is pleased to offer islanders with no/limited work experience, the chance to enrol on our in-house Employability Skills Programme. Learners will have the chance to create a CV, practice interview skills, apply for jobs, all while gaining the SQA Employability Award.
The programme is split into two phases. The first, is a classroom-based workshop where learners have five sessions worth of tutoring from an Employability Training Officer. The second, is a work placement at a local employer, where learners get the chance to put the employability skills they have learned into practice, and gain their first experience of the world of work.
If this exciting opportunity sounds like something you would be interested in, please get in touch with us to register your interest, and book your space on an upcoming course.
To register, or receive a full presentation of the course and all FAQs, contact us at: employability@cne-siar.gov.uk … See MoreSee Less
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