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In light of the recent published information regarding the rate of rural youth out-migration ‘Young people making a difference – the social inclusion of rural youth’, a national conference delivered by Rural Youth Network, aims to highlight the contribution young people can make to rural communities, through community planning, participation and empowerment. 

The conference will provide a platform to share good practice from around the country, in addressing the challenges of social inclusion of young people in rural areas.  Contributions to the conference will look at a variety of themes including transport, housing, health, NEET into EET and volunteering.

The objectives of the conference are:

• To demonstrate that young people’s participation has made a difference
• To highlight and share good practice.

Reasons to attend:  

• The chance to share and learn from practice being developed across the country
• The opportunity to network and discuss issues with colleagues
• To take part in workshops on a variety of themes

Participating organisations include, Young Devon, Connexions Cumbria, the East Riding of Yorkshire Youth Assembly, The National Youth Agency and Surrey Community Action.

During the conference there will be plenty of opportunities for delegates to network and visit the marketplace which will include information from a variety of organisations.

Cost £89 including delegate pack, lunch and all refreshments.