Talent Tasters open doors to some amazing opportunities for YGT’s young people.

As well as providing a volunteer mentor for every care experienced young person in Glasgow, Young Glasgow Talent is committed to delivering Talent Tasters. Along with the support of our phenomenal partners, businesses throughout Glasgow are introducing our young people to the working world. Exploring a field they’d like to work in. These Taster opportunities […]

YGT Mentors Kick Off #HelpingHands Campaign

#HelpingHands is the latest campaign by Young Glasgow Talent. As we aim to inspire 1000 more Glaswegians, and 5 more organisations, to support our city’s most deserving young people. Throughout our November and December campaign, we’ll share incredible stories of the resilient young people, motivated mentors and committed organisations that make Glasgow. Who hold out […]

Herald Recognition for YGT Cultural Tasters

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Young Glasgow Talent aims to provide a volunteer mentor for every care experienced and disadvantaged young person in the city. To listen to them. To encourage them. Having someone there makes THE difference to our young people. It builds their self-esteem, giving them the confidence to find, grow and use their talents. Thanks to incredible […]

Support YGT’s #HelpingHands Campaign

“Holding out a helping hand is what our mentors do, what we as young people do for other young people. It’s what everyone involved with YGT does, our partners and our staff. If everyone held out their hand to help someone, the world we live in would a much better place.” Shannon, a Young Glasgow […]

Glasgow’s Young Talent Shines at Kelvingrove

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Young Glasgow Talent’s Young Ambassadors treated mentors, volunteers and partners to some incredible performances at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. On 10th November, we unveiled our “Bridge to the Future” Community Exhibition at the Kelvingrove. It celebrates the commitment and diversity of our phenomenal volunteer mentors and inspiring young people. Encouraging more people in […]

Herald Coverage as Glasgow Artist Supports YGT

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In November, Young Glasgow Talent was delighted to unveil our “Bridge to the Future” exhibition at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. The event and exhibition celebrates the commitment and diversity of our phenomenal volunteer mentors and inspiring young people. Encouraging even more Glaswegians to get involved. You can read more about the event here. […]

Meet Incredible YGT Mentor Jennifer

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Young Glasgow Talent is delighted to share with you a piece from Jennifer Cunningham. A YGT mentor of 18 months and a writer, Jennifer emphasises the vital difference mentoring makes. Sharing the moments that sparked mentor mentee relationships. And the lasting impact mentors make. Read her phenomenal piece: GET INVOLVED For children in the care […]

Read our November Newsletter Here!

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2016 has been a phenomenal year for Young Glasgow Talent. More young people in our city than ever before have been getting the support they deserve. And over 1000 Glaswegians have pledged to help the young people in our city that most need it. In our latest newsletter, we look back at some of the […]

Design Talent Taster at The Loft

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It’s a clear autumn morning in October. I’m waiting outside South Block, an artist’s collective based in Osborne Street near Glasgow’s Merchant City, for today’s Talent Taster students. The four young people are from secondary schools across Glasgow. All have an interest in art and creative industries. They’re here for a ‘Design / Web design’ […]