We need to talk about body image
Throughout previous years body image has become an increasingly bigger problem. Looking back as far as I can remember my generation grew up with celebrities plastered all over tv and magazines. This influence made it incredibly hard to appreciate your body when you think you look nothing like how your “supposed” to. Over the years social media has only got bigger and more common for young people to use. I can only imagine how much harder it is in this
Dance Show at Glasgow Green
Summer Camp is coming to an end and we have decided to make the best of our last few days together with a big Dance Show at the main stage at Glasgow Green. All the kids have been working hard over the last weeks to put together a great performance with 16 dances. The show will start at 11.45am, families and friends are welcome to this special day. Here are some pictures from Summer Camp at St.Rochs:
Summer is here!
June is here, the streets are warm and the sun seems to hit Glasgow more often than not. We can officially say that SUMMER IS HERE! An overview of all the projects and fun activities coming up on the next three months. Two residentials, our Summer Camp and a chance to gain employment!
Zip Slide the Clyde for Glasgow’s Young People
Achieve More Scotland are holding an event – Zip Slide across the Clyde on Saturday 15th September. The height of the crane is roughly 130ft-170ft and the distance travelled is approximately 750ft-1400ft. So why not go soaring across the Clyde taking in the views while raising money for a very worthy cause?
Tackling Holiday Hunger
“Glasgow 2018, holiday hunger is a real and sadly growing issue in this city. It beggars belief, doesn’t it? That in one of the richest countries in the world, any child should go hungry during the holidays. Holidays are meant to be fun, a time to play and explore and spend time with your pals, but for so many of our children and their families, poverty turns those weeks into a series of cruel choices. Even families entitled to free school meals do not
All About Me!!!
Hey, my name's Sam. I'm twenty years old and I'm a young person who recently joined the amazing team at Achieve More Scotland. My goal for the next six weeks is to grab your attention and make you think about some of the major issues facing thousands of young people all over the UK. I strongly believe that we as young people deserve to have our voices heard, we deserve the same opportunities and we deserve just as much support and encouragement
Stephanie and her Mum Jacqueline run 5k every day in December!
Stephanie has been a great supporter of Achieve More Scotland, after attending many of our events including our International women’s day event last year, our annual ball which is held in Grand Central Hotel and our Football legends match and dinner which was held in Torrance Hotel. Stephanie and her Mum Jacqueline came up with the challenge to do a 5k every day in December …. the busiest month of the year when most people just want to celebrate, and
Employability Programme
Here at Achieve More Scotland we are delighted that we can work with young people that use our services to enter long-term employment and gain the skills to achieve in life. In 2016 we received support from the STV Appeal to begin a 2 year journey of employability; since then we have been working with our young people to enter employment, further education and positive destinations across the city. The aim of our employability programme is to work with young people
Empowerment Project
The Aim of the Empowerment project specifically is to show the young women and men accessing our services in some of the most deprived areas of Glasgow that despite their background and the traditional roles they may often play in their environment and community that they can shape their own lives and futures. Empower them to know where help can be found if they need it, how to access it and give them the confidence to recognise that they have
Do you want to work in administration?
Have you thought about working in administration? We have a new modern apprenticeship for young people between 16 and 19. A good opportunity to improve your CV, gain experience and a recognised qualification whilst developing yourself. Modern Apprentice- Administration Salary/Wage: £4.10-£4.16 per hour Closing date: 18th September Key Responsibilities and Skills Required: Employees will be trained in the full range of office duties, including reception, telephone skills, all Microsoft packages and other ICT systems in use within our schools. As a Modern Apprentice you will be