Youth Leadership & Youth Voice

Leadership grows through real responsibility

YOUTH POWER

What Young People Do

Young people develop leadership by contributing to real work: researching, co-designing, creating, organising, presenting, facilitating, evaluating and making decisions. Youth leadership is not a standalone programme. They help shape programmes, develop resources, support delivery, research local needs, organise events, create content and contribute to enterprise and governance.

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Leadership in Practice

College, university, and T-Level students contribute to live organisational needs rather than simulated exercises. Interns and T-Level students have been involved in the development and delivery of STACKS programmes, while placements across BANG can include research, project development, media, marketing, evaluation, finance, and operations.
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BANG Talent

Our Pathways

BANG Young Leaders

Community-rooted leadership for young people aged 13–17.

College & Work Experience

Purposeful placements matched to interests and learning goals.

University Internships

Structured placements applying academic knowledge to real organisational needs.

T-Level & supported placements

Industry-linked placements connected to technical study and appropriate support.

Progression

Young people can progress into further placements, youth-led research, industry insight, STACKS, mentoring, paid opportunities available, professional networks and advisory or governance roles.

Evidence & Reflection

Each pathway includes induction, goal planning, supervision, reflection, and evidence of learning. BANG uses structured reporting and Upshot to understand participation, progression and outcomes.

All young people leave BANG with LinkedIn profiles, CV and are featured on the BANG Talent and Alumni page.