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Leaders For Life Programme

Our Leaders For Life programme enables young people to realise their potential as they grow to HOPE, BELONG, CONTRIBUTE, and THRIVE.

NEW COHORT BEGINS MONDAY 2ND FEBRUARY 2026!

Over the course of 14 weeks, young people will engage with YMCA and corporate partners to develop essential life and employability skills. We will have a number of experience-based sessions that are co-designed with the participants, in a way that gently pushes young people out of their comfort zone.

The programme will cover the following themes:

  • Knowing myself
  • Listening & perception
  • Relationships
  • Attitudes & stereotypes
  • Anger & assertiveness
  • Conflict & negotiation
  • Teamwork & leadership
  • Taking care of myself
  • Budgeting
  • Options & the future
  • CV writing & interviews
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Throughout this programme, we hope that the young people who engage will;

 

  • HOPE – raising aspirations in a supportive environment

 

  • BELONG – increased happiness, greater interests, more confident, great sense of connection to their wider community

 

  • CONTRIBUTE – developed sense of meaning or purpose, they will feel able to contribute to their local community through meaningful volunteering or paid employment opportunities

 

  • THRIVE – securing employment, volunteering or further education, better mental and emotional wellbeing, a sense of accomplishment

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FAQs

Got a question about Leaders For Life? Chances are you’re not the first to ask! Read our FAQs below to find out more about our programme. And if you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, get in touch!

Young people who are not in education, employment or training. Or those who are due to end their training or education soon and aren’t sure what to do next (there may be a potential clash but get in touch). If you are 14/15 – 25 years old and stuck, get in touch!

It is completely FREE – yes you read that right! There is no cost to you to engage in this programme thanks to funding we have secured. And we have even budgeted to cover your travel costs to get to us if you have any!

All you need to do is get in touch with us – via email (community@ymcanorthtyneside.org) or phone (07397901555). It is that simple. We will then follow up with you to go through all the details.

No. In fact, we have tried to cover all costs that you may incur through engaging with the programme as to remove anything that might prevent you from engaging with us.

2nd February 2026. Sessions will be held Mondays 2pm-4pm on 3rd Floor at YMCA North Tyneside.

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