17 December 2015

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Opportunity for young people aged 16 -21 years to:

• Visit the European Parliament in Strasbourg
• Take part in European Youth Event
• Have your voice heard on an international platform
• Meet young people from across European and have the opportunity to have your voice heard and debate important issues.
• Experience the atmosphere and interactive events happening in the Yo Fest Village
• Help to run a workshop on raising awareness of young people mental health

There will be a range of workshops, seminars, political debates and discussion groups on the 5 key themes.

• War & Peace – Perspective for a peaceful planet
• Apathy and Participation – Agenda for a vibrant democracy
• Exclusion and Access – Crackdown on youth unemployment
• Stagnation or innovation – Tomorrow’s world of work
• Collapse or success- New ways for a sustainable Europe

What you need to do:

• Complete the application form giving us the reasons why you would like to take part
• Return the completed form to claire.denby@westsussex.gov.uk by Friday 22nd Jan 2016

If successful in gaining a place:

• Commit to attending the briefing and the preparation meetings
• Briefing meeting wed 3rd February 6 -8pm @ County Hall North, Horsham
• Work with your PA or worker to ensure you have all the documents needed.

For more information contact Claire Denby on 07793 369784