Workforce Development Plan - Consultation
Consultation Document:
Workforce Development Plan for the Youth Work Sector in Wales
Introduction
The Youth Work sector in Wales plays a pivotal role in supporting young people to develop their potential, engage with their communities, and access opportunities for education, training, and personal growth. To ensure the sector continues to thrive and meet the evolving needs of young people, the Workforce Development Implementation Participation Group (IPG), which is a subgroup to the Youth Work Strategy Implementation Board, are developing a comprehensive Workforce Development Plan. This plan will outline strategies for recruitment, training, retention, and progression within the sector.
The consultation is now concluded and the amended version will be released once Welsh Government has had sight of it and responded accordingly.
Objectives of the Workforce Development Plan
With this plan, the objectives are clearly laid out in each topic area, covering:
- Youth Work Qualifications and the progression route
- Professional Learning for Youth Workers
- Meeting the needs of young people through the development of the Workforce
- Welsh Language Youth Work
- Promoting Youth Work as a career option.
Timeline
- Consultation Period: 6th January 2025 to 13th February 2025
- Analysis and Review will be completed by: 31st March 2025
- Publication of Workforce Development Plan: 1st April 2025
Contact Information
For further information or assistance, please contact us:
- Email: ets@wlga.gov.uk
