This document outlines the agenda and activities for a candidate training day run by Greenwich Young People's Council (GYPC) to prepare potential youth councillors for elections. The day-long event covers introductions, health and safety, an overview of GYPC and the role of youth councillors, and a series of workshops on developing confidence, creating campaign manifestos, representation, the code of conduct, and campaign strategizing. Attendees are encouraged to follow GYPC's social media and begin campaigning with important election dates in November noted. The event aims to provide everything attendees need to know to be the best candidates they can be.

1. Greenwich Young People’s Council
Candidate Training Day 2017
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2. Welcome and introductions
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• Who are we?
• Who are you?
• Why are we here?

3. Welcome and introductions
Health and Safety
Fire
Mobile Phones
First Aid
Toilets
Prayer Space
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4. Today’s Programme
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• It’s all about YOU…
• Training you to be the BEST candidate you can be
• Supporting you to prepare for life as a Youth Councillor

5. Time for an Icebreaker…
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6. So, who / what is GYPC?
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• They’re an elected group of young people.
• They represent the views of ALL young people across Greenwich.
• They influence decision-making within the borough.
• Raise awareness of and promote engagement in politics,
democracy and citizenship.

7. What do they do?
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• Campaign…
• Lobby…
• Run events…
• Deliver consultations…
• Make change….!

8. Being a Youth Councillor…
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• 4 hours per week – inc. fortnightly meetings after school.
• Leading campaigns and events
• Taking part in a BIG variety of activities.
• Oh, and you’ll have a LOT of fun!

9. GYPC film:
https://vimeo.com/236560217
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10. Any questions?
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11. Over to you…
A good handshake!
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FACILITATOR NOTE
Activity ends: 1:30pm

12. Next…
Confidence is the aim of the game
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FACILITATOR NOTE
Activity ends: 2:00pm

13. Next…
Selling your manifesto
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FACILITATOR NOTE
Activity ends: 2:30pm

14. Next…
Let’s talk about representation
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FACILITATOR NOTE
Activity ends: 2:50pm

15. Time for a comfort break
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FACILITATOR NOTE
Activities resume: 3:00pm

16. Next…
Build the best representative
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FACILITATOR NOTE
Activity ends: 3:30pm

17. Next…
The Code of Conduct
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FACILITATOR NOTE
Activity ends: 3:45pm

18. Next…
Campaign Strategizing
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FACILITATOR NOTE
Activity ends: 4:15pm

20. Guess what?
You’re ready.
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21. What now?
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• Fill in your evaluation form before you leave
• Follow @GreenwichYPC on Twitter
• Like ‘Greenwich Young People’s Council’ on Facebook
• Start campaigning!
• Follow the code of conduct…!
If you have any questions, contact us!

22. Important Dates
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• Voting:
13 – 17 November
• Results evening:
Wednesday 29th November, 5:00pm
Woolwich Town Hall

23. That’s all from us…
Good Luck!
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Contact information:
Call / Text / WhatsApp – 07522 364 314
Email – greenwich@participationpeople.com