Free training, coaching and accreditation for community organisations to build trusted, well-attended youth provision.
Most youth programmes struggle not because of a lack of effort, but because teenagers disengage.
The How To Effectively Engage Teenagers (EET) programme gives community organisations a clear, proven framework for building safe, trusted spaces where teenagers actually show up—and keep coming back.
This free training, coaching, and accreditation programme supports organisations in confidently launching and sustaining a local Youth Hubb through our nationally tested Youth Engagement Framework.
Who This Programme Is For
This programme is for organisations, not individuals acting alone.
It is ideal for:
- Mosque-based youth teams
- Community centres and local organisations with access/influence over a physical space
- Trustees, management committee members, and youth leads who are responsible for youth provision
Individuals may take part where they have influence over a space and a team (e.g. a youth lead, coordinator, or trustee).
If you are looking for a one-off course or personal development only, this programme may not be the right fit.
What Your Organisation Will Gain
Through the EET programme, your organisation will be able to:
- Run regular, well-attended youth engagement sessions
- Build trusted relationships with teenagers in your local area
- Understand what teenagers are actually looking for in your space
- Develop and sustain a trained, confident youth engagement team
- Assess and improve the quality of your existing youth provision
- Learn from other organisations delivering youth work in similar contexts
Outcomes You Can Expect
By the end of the programme, your organisation will:
- Confidently operate a local Youth Hubb hosting regular youth sessions
- Engage teenagers consistently, not sporadically
- Build a generation of active, confident young adults connected to their community
- Achieve accreditation, recognising quality youth engagement practice
A Proven , National Programme
This programme is delivered across the UK by Here For Youth and is already supporting youth engagement at scale:
105+
Communities
1,000+
Youth Workers
3,500+
Teenagers Engaged A Week
What The Programme Covers
The EET programme is built around our Youth Engagement Framework, one of its key outcomes being the creation of a local Youth Hubb, a safe, welcoming space that teenagers can easily access in their area.
The framework comprises nine core areas that support both delivery quality and organisational development.
Programme Journey & Timeline
Stage 1
Initial Evaluation
An evaluation of your existing youth engagement to establish a baseline for impact measurement.
This takes place during the online Kick-Off Meeting.
Stage 2
Youth Engagement Training
A one-day, in-person workshop delivered at your premises, covering topics such as:
- What young people are looking for in life
- How to build trusted relationships with teenagers
- How to set up and structure your youth engagement team
Stage 3
Weekly Coaching & Launch
Weekly online coaching sessions alongside the launch of your regular Youth Hubb sessions.
These sessions provide practical support and peer learning with other organisations on the same journey.
Stage 4
Delivery & Provisional Accreditation
Ongoing delivery of youth sessions, continuous improvement, and organisational development.
Provisional accreditation and recommendations are provided during this stage following a site visit.
Stage 5
Sustained Delivery & Improvements
Continued regular youth engagement with iterative improvements to your Youth Hubb based on recommendations provided after the site visit.
Stage 6
Review & Full Accreditation
Programme review, online evaluation, evidence submission, and award of full accreditation following a site visit and 1:1 progress discussions
Stage 7
Ongoing Development
Annual reassessment on a rolling 12-month basis to maintain high standards and ongoing professional development for your organisation and team.
Book Your Free Discovery & Kick-Off Call
Explore whether the EET programme is right for your organisation.
Ask questions. Understand the commitment. Get clarity.
What to Expect on the Call
Booking a call is the first step, not a commitment to joining the programme.
On the call, we will:
Learn about your current youth provision and context
Walk you through the EET programme, timelines, and expectations
Discuss suitability, trustee considerations, and next steps
We will only move forward if the programme is the right fit for your organisation.
