Alternative opportunities
In Our Words - Youth Researchers
In Our Own Words is a project for young carers and neurodivergent young people as lived experience experts. The project trains and supports young people to become researchers to understand other young people's experiences of mental health and wellbeing as well as mental health services. It's a peer-led project where young people lead their own research and decide what areas of mental health and wellbeing they want to look into.
This opportunity is for young carers and neurodivergent young people (no diagnosis required) aged 14-18 (up to 25 for additional needs and disabilities).
This opportunity is for young people living, attending school or college and/or accessing services in Surrey.
Applications close: 6th March
The project will take place March to October 2024
Click here to find out more and apply
The Richard Hallt Young Entrepeneur Award
Who can apply? Young people aged 18-25 regardless of what stage their business is at.
To enter, applicants need to complete a business model canvas for their idea and record a video about themselves. Judges will then select a shortlist of entrants whose business ideas have the highest chance of success. Those shortlisted will be invited to develop a business plan and design a pitch deck summarising their plan.