1. © Young Scot 2008 Dialogue Youth Dialogue Youth is a partnership between Young Scot, COSLA, Scottish Executive, Local Authorities, their community planning partners and young people. A national strategy delivered through local action.

2. © Young Scot 2008 Dialogue Youth Enhance joined up working Enable access to quality information and positive experiences Engage with young people Empower young people Exploit new technology

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4. Who is Young Scot? National youth information and citizenship agency for Scotland Registered charity, based in Edinburgh Established for over 25 years Supporting young people aged 11 – 26 98% of young people 12-18 were aware of Young Scot

5. © Young Scot 2008 Services for Young People…

6. © Young Scot 2008 Key Statistics… 4000,000 Young Scot cardholders across Scotland 10m hits per year on www.youngscot.org sites Partnerships with all 32 local authorities through Dialogue Youth initiative Young Scot card offers 1,200 discounts in Scotland 65,000 copies and 36 local versions of the Young Scot Books published in 2009 Winner of the European Youth Card 2011

7. © Young Scot 2008 Local Authority Network

8. © Young Scot 2008 Young Scot Awards Promotes positive stories and achievements of young people Extensive coverage in Sunday Mail of nominees High profile event attended by Scotland’s First Minister Categories include volunteering, citizenship, health, enterprise and environment.

9. © Young Scot 2008 Young Scot Consultation Multiple channels of connection Online and offline Online tools include surveys, votes and ePetitions Offline –eRoadshow Informed participation: Local Investigation Teams model Youth Commission Work with variety of partners across voluntary and statutory sectors

10. Cashless Catering Youth Information (Online, Offline, Phone) Leisure Facilities Libraries Proof of Age: PASS WOW: Youth Opportunities Database Rewards Discounts (Local, National, European) Bank Account Opening Credit Unions Concessionary Transport Consultation

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14. A nation of informed young people Increased opportunities for young people to access and influence relevant services Increased participation levels in projects, activities and decision- making processes Young people as capacity builders and activists A step change in the public, media perception and image of young people IMPACTS………

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