• SYP

Candidates wanted ! Coatbridge & Chryston SYP By Election 30th March

Want to represent Young People in your local area, have fun, learn new things, make new friends and travel ?  Then why not stand for election ?

The Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) aims to be the independent voice for young people in Scotland and looks for solutions to tackle the issues facing young people today. The SYP is non party political with direct access and influence over the major political structures in Scotland.

Being an MSYP is full of fun, travel, challenges, learning and meeting new people.

We are looking for candidates, willing to represent young people in the Coatbridge & Chryston area:

· Aged 14-25· Committed to Making a difference· Knowledgeable about youth issues· Enthusiastic to become involved· Motivated to take action

Interested individuals are asked to attend the following information evening on Tuesday 9th March, 6.30 - 8pm, Municipal Buildings, Kildonan Street, Coatbridge

For more information contact Kirstin Thomson, Community Learning & Development, 4th Floor, Municipal Buildings, Kildonan Street, Coatbridge, ML5 3BT

Tel: 01236 812636

E mail: thomsonki@northlan.gov.uk

• Lanarkshire Youth Counselling service
• email LYCS

A free and confidential counselling service for Young People in Lanarkshire.

The LYCS provides confidential therapeutic Counselling to young people who have experienced or are experiencing difficulties in their life. The Service is available to young people in Lanarkshire.

"It really helped me. It's really the best thing I've ever done"

If you are experiencing difficulties in your life, click the link above to find out more about how the Youth counselling Service could help

• Youth Bank

Do you know young people who have ideas on how to change their community for the better?

Yes… Tell them about North Lanarkshire YouthBank!

A youth led grant scheme run by young people funding young people's ideas which will benefit their community in North Lanarkshire. Young people can apply for up to £500 to turn their idea into action! This fund if for young people aged 12 - 25 years

Request your application form TODAY!

For more information please contact

youthbanknlc@northlan.gov.uk

OR call Ian Anderson on 01698 274 339 or by email on andersoni@northlan.gov.uk

• Learning In Lanarkshire website

The Learning In Lanarkshire website is the place to go to find information and guidance to make the most of the wonderful learning opportunities available throughout Lanarkshire and the surrounding areas. All of the main providers of education and training opportunities in Lanarkshire have come together to provide you with a one door approach to the learning you need.

You are only a few clicks away from hundreds of learning opportunities across a wide variety of subjects and levels. You can look for courses, or just start getting some advice about learning.

Check out the website using the link above.

• Download a report on the First Youth Buzz Meeting
• Visit the Youth Buzz Micro Site
• Visit the Youth Buzz Bebo

This section will keep you up to date with what Youth Buzz - The New Youth Council for young people in North Lanarkshire.

Youth Buzz Meetings

Youth Buzz meets every month. If you would like to get involved in Youth Buzz, please get in contact with Young Scot North Lanarkshire.

Links

Use the links above to find out more about Youth Buzz.