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Wester Hailes Youth Agency strives to promote, establish, and operate sustainable services and facilities, which integrate environmental, social and economic factors for the benefit of young people aged 8-25, within Wester Hailes and the surrounding communities of Broomhouse, Sighthill, Parkhead and Longstone.

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Our youth work is informed by a set of beliefs that include a commitment to equal opportunities, and to young people as partners in learning and decision making.  We believe that the needs, abilities, and aspirations of young people should be recognised, understood, and met within a supportive environment, which encourages them to achieve their goals and make real measurable progress.

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The Agency is managed by a Board of Directors, who are elected from the company membership at annual general meetings. The Board ensures responsible stewardship of the company business and the strategic development of the organisation as a whole.

The Board employs a Manager who is charged with the task of developing youth services in line with the agreed strategy and the overall management of the organisation.

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The work of the Agency broadly reflects the principles of lifelong learning, social inclusion and active citizenship, which are promoted by the Scottish Executive and the City of Edinburgh Council. These principles are embodied in our approach by providing additional educational opportunities in a variety of complimentary settings, targeting young people who are socially excluded from existing provisions and providing new ways of involving young people in their community.

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May 4

See details below of the role of Marketing, Communications & Membership Support Officer at LAYC!

Application closing date is 12pm, Thursday
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MrDaveCrozierDave Crozier (he/him)@MrDaveCrozier·
May 1

Great to see @YoungAllan_YW settling into his new role at @YouthScotland!

I'm sure the training was amazing and the young leaders took a lot from it
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YoungAllan_YWDr Allan Young@YoungAllan_YW·
April 30

Great day today delivering @YouthScotland Intro to YW training to some fantastic young leaders! 🌟
So much laughter shared between young people from
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