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YCDI Pipeline
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Programme · Empower
What will you create?
Change Agents: A leadership and work-readiness pathway for young people who build their own skills while helping others learn.
01 / Who it's for
Typically young people moving from the final years of school into study and work; with participants ranging from 16–24 years old. Eligibility is confirmed for each cohort.
02 / Registration
Next cohort
Status · Coming soon
Eligibility and application details for the next cohort will be published here.
03 / The programme
Youth leadership and career readiness
Change Agents is YCDI's Empower-stage programme, where young people step up as tech ambassadors and lead change in their schools and communities.
04 / About the programme
Change Agents are final-year and sixth-form students, university students, recent graduates and young professionals who support YCDI's learning activities. The programme combines technical and professional development with mentorship, facilitation and practical experience in schools and communities.
Change Agents are the delivery engine across Engage, Equip and Empower. Development areas include digital skills and coding; facilitation and inclusive teaching; leadership, communication and teamwork; safeguarding; digital ethics, online safety, data protection and responsible technology use.
Participation involves an application, supporting information and an interview process, followed by onboarding, training and supervision for successful applicants. Exact application windows come from an approved current call. Participation does not guarantee a paid position, staff progression, overseas travel, an internship or employment.
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