Tag: team

The Power of Reflection – a Trainer’s Experience

6 December 2023

Why is it important to reflect in our lives? Reflecting helps us to develop our skills and review their effectiveness, rather than just carry-on doing things as we have always done them. It is about questioning, in a positive way, what we do and why we do it, and then deciding whether there is a better, […]

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15 alternatives to ‘How was your day?’

27 October 2023

Parents/caregivers, are you tired of the same old “How was your day?” with your teens? 🤔 Discover fresh, engaging ways to spark meaningful conversations here.

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Self-image and self-esteem same same but different?

26 September 2023

Have you ever wondered what the difference between self-image and self-esteem is and if they are somehow connected? Well, wonder no more! One of our wonderful Personal Leadership Program graduates, Bethany*, has unpacked the two concepts for you. Keep reading to find out why self-image is important to your mental health and what you can […]

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Q&A with a Mel, Community 360 Coordinator and Trainer

5 September 2023

Recently we chatted to Mel, one of our newest training team members. Read on to find out about the interesting work she’s done at Youth Opportunities so far: When did you start working at Youth Opportunities and why?   “I began Youth Opportunities in mid-May this year, and it has been a great whirlwind ever since.   What […]

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Meet the Team – Ben

12 April 2022

How long have you been working at Youth Opportunities? I have been at Youth Opportunities for 4 years now. What does the best day at working at Youth Opportunities look like for you? Being in the training room working with students and being the catalyst that helps them decide what they want to do and […]

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Meet the Team – Tom

4 April 2022

How long have you been working at Youth Opportunities? I’ve been working for Youth Opps for 16 years! At the end of my second term of training back in 2006, my eldest daughter was born. Sophie arrived on Sunday at 4.55am, and with two hours of sleep, I attended my graduation on Monday afternoon. Three […]

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Meet the Team – Larry

29 March 2022

How long have you been working at Youth Opportunities? I have been working at YO for nearly three years. I started in May after arriving from the UK in 2019. What does the best day at working at Youth Opportunities look like for you? I love my job and am blessed to be surrounded by […]

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Meet the Team – Kodi

21 March 2022

How long have you been working at Youth Opportunities? I have been working at Youth Opps since June 2021! Still feels like I just started. Time flies. What does the best day at working at Youth Opportunities look like for you? A great day at work for me is one with lots of meetings, time […]

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Meet the Team – Courtney

8 March 2022

How long have you been working at Youth Opportunities? I started part-time work at Youth Opps back in 2005, whilst studying at Uni. I worked for 5 years, before heading off to have my babies. I returned 5 years later and have now been back for 7 years (so my babies are not so little […]

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