Kimberley Greenwood, one of our great local volunteers in Lundwood and a youth work trainee, has sent us a great reflection on just how far she has come in 2018. Looking forward to even more great stuff in 2019, Kim has told us what a difference getting involved with our work in Lundwood has meant … Continue reading Kim’s had a great 2018
Grow-your-own youth work
Two groups of volunteers that we have been supporting to work with young people in their own area are now ready to take on new skills and run their own youth work sessions. Young Wardens ‘Fit Kidz’ in Grimethorpe and Lundwood Community Ambassadors have both benefited from funding we helped them to raise from Barnsley … Continue reading Grow-your-own youth work
Time to change in Barnsley
Over the last few months, our combined Barnsley group of Latvian, Roma and white British young people have been working to promote equality and diversity in the town. Using their natural talent for music and singing, with our help, they have worked on and produced a cover of Michael Jackson’s classic ‘Man In The Mirror’ … Continue reading Time to change in Barnsley
Our KFC partners pay a visit
We were thrilled to welcome representatives of KFC, our new corporate partner, when they visited our Wakefield head office today. The visit was coordinated by Louise Norris of the KFC Foundation, who invited regional KFC managers and coaches to come and hear all about TYA’s work and the difference it’s making across Yorkshire. Our friends … Continue reading Our KFC partners pay a visit
Mel’s made it
Long-time Talent match Ambassador, Mel has finally secured the career-job she’s been looking for since university didn’t work out for her. As she starts her higher-level apprenticeship that will lead to a permanent Executive Officer job in the Civil Service, she has spent a little time reflecting on the changes that Talent Match and being … Continue reading Mel’s made it
Hexthorpe girls get ready for their big performance
Our Hexthorpe girls group were busy this week, collecting their costumes and enjoying a well earned KFC after months of hard work planning and preparing for Hexthorpe Community Awards Night on 15th November. They took part in community cleans-ups over the summer with other community members and will now host an awards night to celebrate … Continue reading Hexthorpe girls get ready for their big performance
Ambassadors present at National Conference
Three of our longest serving Ambassadors attended the Talent Match National Conference, which was held at the Sheffield Hilton last week, to speak about the power of partnership working, their involvement in co-production and how it has impacted on them. The team certainly dressed for the occasion, suited and booted, they impressed the audience by … Continue reading Ambassadors present at National Conference
Toni’s turning to youth work
Toni, a long-time Talent Match Ambassador, has left the programme, but she’s been keen to tell us just how much her experience has meant to her and how much it’s changed her life. As she prepared to speak to the National Talent Match Conference in Sheffield this week, she took the time out to … Continue reading Toni’s turning to youth work
Youth Board’s onboard
The first, brand spanking new Youth Board has been assembled! Talent Match ambassadors were asked by Your Consortium to design a Youth Board for the programme. The decision was taken to smash the traditional format and to go with something more up-to-date that fits with the lifestyles of the young people involved. This Youth Board … Continue reading Youth Board’s onboard
Matty’s driving forward
With the support of TYA, long-time Talent Match Ambassador Matty is starting a new training placement today in a role he loves. When Matty came to us 2 years ago, he was struggling with his confidence and self-esteem. After putting in many hours to support the work of Talent Match, he has managed to overcome … Continue reading Matty’s driving forward