Young people across Warwickshire invited to attend this year's youth conference

‘Our Voice, Our Warwickshire’ will take place on Friday October 30 at the Manufacturing Technology Centre at Ansty Park, with a day featuring interactive workshops, activities, conversations and opportunities to share ideas.

Young people have shaped plans for this event from the start, including the workshops and topics that will be explored on the day.

There will be seven workshops covering everything from lifesaving skills and mental health well-being to confidence, careers and environment.

Other sessions will explore budgeting and future employment, self-identity, motivation and planning for the future, as well as how young people can work together to make positive environmental impact.

Alongside the workshops, there will be opportunities to meet other young people from across Warwickshire, connect with organisations and services available to support them, as well as activities including a dancing machine and digital graffiti wall.

This year’s event will mark Warwickshire’s fourth Youth Conference and last year around 100 young people took part.

Warwickshire County Councillor Wayne Briggs, portfolio holder for children and families, education and SEND, said: “I’m pleased our popular and successful Youth Conference is returning and it’s fantastic that young people are playing such an important part in shaping the day.

“We want Warwickshire to be a place where children and young people feel listened to and valued so I hope many will join us next month to enjoy everything the conference has to offer and come away feeling empowered and inspired.”

A member of the Warwickshire Youth Council, added: “The Youth Conference is a chance to meet new people, try different activities and have fun, but also to talk about the things that are important to us.

“Being so involved it what happens on the day makes it feel like it really is our conference. I’m looking forward to hearing everyone’s ideas, seeing some new faces and having a great day together.”

Young people who would like to attend can register at: https://bit.ly/4xlOtO7

For more information about Warwickshire Youth Conferences go to: https://www.childfriendlywarwickshire.co.uk/outcomes/heard/2