Have you ever needed some advice, or just wanted someone to talk to? But the problem is your best mate can't tell you anything you don't already know and you don't feel you can speak to anyone else? Well... Why not try Connexions, the service that is all about connecting every single 13 to 19 year old (up to 25 with learning difficulties or disabilities) to all the things you need to know.
www.connexions-berkshire.org.uk
Chew TV is a pioneering Web TV network run by and for young people aged 14-25, from all over the world. hew TV gives a voice to young people, providing a global showcase for new talent in digital media to connect and share ideas, whilst allowing anyone to watch free short films and videos online, made by the next generation of media talent.
Shell LiveWIRE is a premier source of free information and advice for young people starting a business in the UK.
www.shell-livewire.org
A Diploma is a new qualification that you can do at school or college. There are up to 10 subjects to choose from in September 2009 in different areas of the country. By 2011, there will be 17 subjects in total. Find out more about it at the Direct.gov Diploma website.
yp.direct.gov.uk/diplomas
ITV Fixers is a major media campaign supporting young people (16 - 25) to take action on any issue they feel strongly about -> changing things for the better. What they choose to do is up to them; as long as it’s something useful that helps someone else. All ITV Fixers projects are highlighted online, and many are featured on television within ITV regional news programmes.
www.itvlocal.com/itvfixers