Empowering young people
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National Youth Summit 2026
The National Youth Summit 2026 takes place on Saturday 13 June 2026 in Birmingham. It brings young people together for a day of ideas, action and connection.
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Youth Advisory Group
Find out all about the Co-operatives UK Youth Advisory Group.
Our House - Halls for Apprentices
Our House is a pilot aiming to ‘level the playing field’ for young people in Greater Manchester, whether they take an academic or technical educational route.
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From graduate to apprentice: Why I chose an apprenticeship with Co-operatives UK after university
After graduating from university, Hannah Ward never expected to start an apprenticeship, but becoming Co-operatives UK’s first Content Creator Apprentice gave her a paid, practical route into marketing while building real skills and confidence. For…
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