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NYA works in partnership with a wide range of public, private and voluntary sector organisations to support and improve services for young people. Our particular focus is on youth work and we believe that by investing in young people’s personal and social development, young people are better able to live more active and fulfilling lives.

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  1. Youth Unemployment a '£28bn Time Bomb'

    07 Feb 12

    Youth unemployment in the UK has reached "emergency point" and could cost as much as £28bn by 2022, an inquiry led by Labour MP David Miliband has warned.


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  1. NYA Young Associate Receives MBE

    Robyn Keeble, an NYA young associate, is to receive an MBE for services to Community Activism and Youth.


  2. Recognition for First Hear by Right Award Winners

    Eight organisations are celebrating after being the first in the country to achieve the National Youth Agency’s Hear by Right Award in recognition of their commitment to young people’s participation in decision making processes.


  3. Youth Work Week 2011 to Highlight Contribution of Youth Work to Strong Communities

    The National Youth Agency has announced the theme for Youth Work Week 2011 as “Youth Work - Bringing Communities Together”.


  4. National Youth Agency Chief Executive Says Engagement is Key To Finding Cause of Riots

    Fiona Blacke, National Youth Agency chief executive has commented on the riots undertaken by young people in cities across the country.


  5. Publication of the Education Select Committee report into services for young people

    The NYA welcomes the publication of the Education Select Committee report into services for young people


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