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Why is youth unemployment rising?! 🚨🤔 We talked to young people to understand health barriers for young people. 🗣️ They shared: ✅ The obstacles they’re encountering when finding work ✅ What support they believe would help other young people succeed Final topic: ‘Health Inequalities (What Challenges Do Young People Face)’ in partnership with @localacic . 🚨 We’ll be diving deep into this topic throughout the summer! If you’re aged 16-24, complete our 2-minute survey via the

With all the stresses and pressures of school and college, wind-down opportunities are essential! But are young people aware of the opportunities available to them? And are those opportunities accessible? We asked our Youth Think Tank about the barriers they face and their recommendations for those running these opportunities. 💡 Next up: ‘Health barriers to transitioning from education to employment’. 🚨 Complete our survey via the link in our story for a chance to win a £20

Do young people know the potential dangers of the internet? 🤔 What ideas do they have for making the internet a safer place for their generation? 🌐 We asked them! 💬 Next up: ‘Access to External Wind-Down Opportunities for Young People’. 🚨 Complete our survey via the link in our story for a chance to win a £20 voucher! 🎁 Follow us 👉 to see the results and hear directly from young people. #DestinationWebApp #YouthVoice #YoungPeople #YouthResearch #OnlineSafety

Were you interested in the recent local elections? 🤔 Do you understand the difference between local and general elections? 🤔 Hear from young people about their interest in politics and how more could be encouraged to get involved. #DestinationWebApp #YouthVoice #YoungPeople #LocalElections #FYP

“It’s difficult to say I need to use the priority seats… I feel like the sunflower lanyard kind of helps a bit for me, but again, it needs more awareness.” - Male, 26. What challenges do young people with disabilities face, and how can we overcome this? 🤔 We asked them!!! These are the results ⬆️ Next up: ‘Overcoming barriers for young people in arts and culture’. 🚨 Follow us 👉 to see the results! #DestinationWebApp #YouthVoices #YouthEmpowerment #SocialImpact

Do you actually know: ✅ How to find part-time work ✅ How to balance it alongside your studies ✅ The real benefits of having a job while studying No? Destination (link in bio) 👉 Episode 8&9: Into Work Specials. Episode 42-50: Starting Work Specials. We surveyed young people and ran our weekly panel of young volunteers asking the same questions. Here are the results! Next up: ‘Overcoming barriers for young people in arts and culture’. 🚨 Follow us 👉 to see the results! #Desti

We asked young people what’s stopping them from volunteering… Here’s what they said 💬 Plus their ideas on how to fix it 👀 Next up: ‘Working Part-Time Alongside Studying’ 🚨 Follow us 👉 to see the results! #YouthResearch #Volunteering #YouthVolunteering #FYP #Insights

“This is the world that we’re gonna grow up in.” 🌍 – Non-binary, 17 What world do you want to live in? Young people are sharing their views on the environment. ⬆️ Next up: ‘Disabilities (what challenges do young people face)’ 🚨 Follow us 👉 to see the results! #DestinationWebApp #GenZVoices #Sustainability #FutureGenerations #ClimateAction

“I don’t really use public transport… the few experiences I had put me off.” - Male, 17. 😬 What do young people really think about public transport? 👀🚌🚆 We asked them. Next up: ‘Environment and young people’s contribution’ 🚨 Follow us 👉 to see the results! #DestinationWebApp #YouthVoice #YouthOpinion #PublicTransport #TransportSurvey

How safe do you feel in your area?! We asked young people, and guess what? ❌ Most feel they’re not consulted enough about safety. Check out their thoughts and suggestions. Next up: ‘Is Public Transport Meeting the Needs of Young People?’ 🚨 Follow us 👉 to make your voice count! #DestinationWebApp #YouthVoice #YourVoiceCounts #CommunityMatters #LocalSafety

We thought it best to ask the generation it is affecting. Thanks to our recent survey and volunteer panel, we found out the opinions of teens and young adults. You can view our interesting findings below. Our next topic is ‘Crime & Safety in Your Local Area’ dropping in 3 weeks. You can find the link to the survey here: https://lnkd.in/e-8tipmV

“I’m really worried about what the future will look like for us as a generation.” – Female, 20. Young people are feeling uncertain about their future! 🌍 Our survey and volunteer chats reveal how worldwide uncertainty is weighing on young people. Next up: 16-18 Year Olds Can Vote: Was This the Right Decision? 🚨 Follow us 👉 to get involved!

“I didn’t even know it existed - I would have gone to it if I’d known.” – Female, 17, on a Music Production Workshop in Huddersfield. How can organisations reach young people? 🤔 We asked them. Through surveys and conversations with our volunteers, we explored how organisations can engage young people, building on our current project with @kirkleescollegestudents.

Should Social Media Be Banned for under 16's?

Why are fewer young people engaging in Arts & Culture? 🤔 This team of T Levels students from @kirkleescollege are tackling this question head-on!💥 They’re exploring the barriers that prevent young people taking part in Arts & Culture, whether as a future career or simply a creative hobby. Through interviews with industry experts for Destination, they’ll be asking the questions you want answered. 🫵 This youth-led project supports both young people and the Arts & Culture in