Award Ceremony held in Aviemore For Young Achievers
Pictured Left to Right – Paul Jarvis YDO; Morgan Dunlop (First Aid Qualification); Ella Brimblecombe (First Aid Qualification and SQA Employability Modules); Saorsie Derry (First Aid Qualification);Reuban O’Kane (Two Youth Awards); Ruari Stronach (Youth Award); Darren Frew (First Aid Qualification); Finn Blow (Two Youth Awards); Hannah Mitchell (IRL Education)
Paul Jarvis, Youth Development Officer with The Highland Council, and Hannah Mitchell, Programme Director of IRL Education CIC, hosted an awards ceremony at the Hub in Aviemore on July 31st, recognising the outstanding achievements of local youth with the Dynamic Youth Awards, SQA Employability and First Aid Qualifications along with other achievements.
Congratulations to Darren Frew, Lewis Mason, Saoirse Derry, Ella Brimblecombe, Scarlett Young, Reuban O’Kane, Ruari Stronach, Finn Blow, for earning their awards as they celebrate the significant contributions of young people to their communities through various projects and initiatives.
Participants were involved in wide range of activities including producing radio shows, organising activities for local primary schools, completing and passing SQA Employability Qualification, First Aid at Work qualification along with others.
The dedication and hard work of these young individuals have positively impacted their communities while also helping them develop valuable skills and confidence. Their efforts demonstrate the significant contributions young people can make through commitment and initiative.
Paul and Hannah would like to thank all the participants for their hard work and dedication. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
- In the new term there will be more opportunities for young people in Badenoch and Strathspey to Get Heard, Get On and Get Involved with
- Wellbeing Fusion Events at Badenoch Centre (Kingussie), Aviemore Community Centre and Craig Maclean Leisure Centre
- Employability/Digital Skills groups
- Online Safety and Awareness Course
- Resilience for LIfe
- SQA and Youth Award Groups
- Digital Skills Ambassadors Program
- Autistic and Likeminded People/LGBTQ+ Social Group
- Retreat of Geeks Youth Club
- Youth Forums and Youth Parliament.
- Consultations
- Many More
Paul Jarvis Youth Development Officer wished highlighted that there is currently an opportunity/pathway for any interested young people to stand as a candidate for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch at the next Scottish Youth Parliament. Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament are elected every two years and become the voice of Scotland’s Young People. The Youth Parliament was established June 30, 1999, making it older than the Scottish Parliament.
If any young people are interested in any of the above, please contact paul.jarvis@highlifehighland.com
Paul also wished to highlight and thank partners such as Hannah IRL Education, Fraser Tulloch at High Life Highland along with both High Schools.