Duration: 12 weeks

Focus: Advocacy, leadership in action, formal presentations, career preparation, equality & diversity leadership

Learning Goals

• Develop skills to become a youth advocate
• Lead teams independently
• Engage with professional organisations
• Prepare for future roles (work experience, apprenticeships)

Core Modules

• Leadership in Society
  - Leadership models in government, NGOs, business How young leaders influence change     
  - Workshop with community leaders
• Advocacy for Equality & Diversity
  - Understanding inclusive leadership
  - Case studies on discrimination & empowerment
  - Designing a youth advocacy campaign
  - Safe & responsible activism training
• Community Leadership Project (30+ hours) o Students design, manage, and lead a complete initiative Examples:
  • Anti-bullying ambassador programme
  • Diversity, inclusion, or sustainability campaign
  • Community skills workshop for younger children
  • Youth newsletter or podcast
• Speech Contest o Competitive speech (5–7 minutes) on:
  • Equality & diversity
  • Youth empowerment
  • A community issue 
  • Judged by teachers, local leaders, or professionals
• Career & Apprenticeship Preparation
  - Understanding apprenticeship pathways
  - CV writing & interview skills
  - Guest speakers from industries
  - Networking 101 (how to speak with professionals)
• Work Experience (20–40 hours) Possible placements:
  - Local businesses
  - Council/government offices
  - Charities & NGOs
  - STEM or creative industries
  - Media, sport, hospitality, retail
• Organisational Visits & Leadership Masterclasses 
  - Parliament/government
  - University faculties related to student interests
  - Media or tech companies
  - Legal courts
  - Youth organisations

Gold Achievement Task

• Lead a full independent advocacy or community project
• Complete 30+ hours volunteering/work experience
• Present a 10-minute keynote speech at the final Celebration Event
• Submit a Leadership & Advocacy Portfolio