{"id":1063,"date":"2024-04-18T09:49:49","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T08:49:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/pawb\/?page_id=1063"},"modified":"2025-08-07T10:28:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T09:28:15","slug":"faw-youth-conference","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/pawb\/faw-youth-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"FAW Youth Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What is the FAW Youth Conference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the Football Association of Wales, we believe in the power of young people. Young people aren\u2019t just the leaders of the future but have the drive, skills and ideas to make a positive change in football today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What to Expect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The FAW Youth Conference is an opportunity to challenge yourself and expand your leadership potential in football while developing your skills and knowledge through a range of workshops, activities, and talks. The conference will provide a great networking opportunity to meet like-minded ambitious young people who aim to positively impact the game in their community and obtain a job in football in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2025 FAW Youth Conference will take place both in South and North Wales on Wednesday 6th August at Colliers in Wrexham and Wednesday 13th of August at Dragon Park in Newport. Applications are open to young people aged between 11-18 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Youth Conference is FREE to attend; further information, including how to apply, is provided below<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What are the Benefits of Attending?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a range of benefits that result from attending the FAW Youth Conference, these can include some of the below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Develop your Skills & Knowledge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hear from experts on a range of topics to develop your skills and knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Network & Share<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Connect and engage with participants and special guests in meaningful conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Certificate of Attendance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Obtain a certificate of participation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Expand your Leadership Potential<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Acquire the skills needed to unlock leadership potential.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Be a Part of the Future of Welsh Football<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Find out about career and volunteer opportunities in football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Agenda<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
9am<\/td>Arrival & Registration <\/td><\/tr>
9.30 – 9.45am<\/td>Welcome & Overview<\/td><\/tr>
9.45 – 10.00am <\/td>Guest Speaker<\/td><\/tr>
10.00 – 10.30am<\/td>Icebreaker Activity <\/td><\/tr>
10.30 – 11.15am<\/td>Workshop 1: Hidden Roles in Football<\/td><\/tr>
11.15 – 11.30am<\/td>Break <\/td><\/tr>
11.30 – 12.30pm<\/td>Workshop 2: Youth Leadership & Sustainability (FAW Youth Council)<\/td><\/tr>
12.30 – 1.30pm<\/td>Lunch, Networking & Stalls<\/td><\/tr>
1.15 – 2.15pm<\/td>Panel Discussion: Leading the Game “Youth Voices & Leadership in Football”<\/td><\/tr>
2.30 – 4.30pm<\/td>Football and Esports (Practical)<\/td><\/tr>
4.30 – 4.45pm<\/td>Close<\/td><\/tr>
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Sign-Up<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Please note that spaces are limited and you are eligible to attend if you can answer yes to the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n