Where Futures Begin: A day to connect, celebrate youth work and strengthen our shared future across Somerset.
Save the date and join us for a day celebrating youth work across Somerset.
We’re bringing the Somerset youth work community together for our Youth Work Week Conference — a day to connect, share ideas, celebrate the difference youth work makes and look ahead to what we can achieve together.
Whether you’ve been part of the Somerset Youth Alliance for some time or you’re new to the network, we’d love you to join us.
The conference will bring together youth workers, youth professionals, organisations, partners and people passionate about supporting young people across Somerset. It will be a chance to learn from one another, discover new opportunities, make connections and celebrate the brilliant work taking place across the county.
What to expect on the day
The programme will include a mix of inspiring speakers, practical sessions and opportunities to connect with others, including:
- Keynote speakers sharing ideas, experience and inspiration from across the youth work sector.
- Youth panel, giving young people a platform to share their experiences, perspectives and views on the issues that matter to them.
- Youth Professionals Panel, bringing together experienced professionals to explore the opportunities, challenges and future of youth work.
- Interactive workshops offering opportunities to explore different themes, share practice, develop ideas and take away practical learning.
- The Futures Wall, an interactive activity delivered by Make The Sunshine, inviting attendees to share their hopes, ideas and aspirations for the future of youth work and young people in Somerset.
- Networking opportunities throughout the day, giving you the chance to meet other people working with and for young people across Somerset.
- Marketplace, where you can discover organisations, projects, services and opportunities available to support young people and the youth work sector.
Keynote Speakers
We’re delighted to announce our first keynote speaker:
- Antonia Dixey, Founder and CEO of Participation People
Youth Professionals Panel
We’re also pleased to welcome:
- Matt Justice, CEO of 224 Youth Zone
- Dr Jon Ord, youth work academic and author
- Andy Malcom, CEO of Young Swindon and Wiltshire
- Jacob Diggle, Chief Impact Officer at UK Youth
Matt Justice will also facilitate our Where Futures Begin Through Partnership workshop.
The day will be an opportunity to meet others working with and for young people across Somerset, share experiences, build connections and be inspired by the fantastic work happening across our communities.
Whether you’re coming along to learn something new, share your own experience, meet potential partners, discover what’s happening across Somerset or simply celebrate the contribution of youth work, there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved.
We’ll be sharing more information about the programme, speakers and sessions soon — so keep an eye out for updates.
For now, save the date, book your place and join us as we celebrate Youth Work Week and the power of working together to support young people across Somerset.
We look forward to seeing you there.
