Empowering Teenagers & Young Adults

This September, PWR Magazine  released a new feature on Dylan Aupetit for the Catalyst edition, exploring what it really means to champion equity in tech, not just in words, but in action. The piece was interviewed and written by our CEO, Dee Onigbanjo. But for us at Youth PWR, this was not only about publishing a strong article. It was also about the experience that sat behind it. Earlier in the summer, Dylan visited our Youth PWR office in Croydon and spent time with the te

Between June and July, we had the pleasure of hosting three students for work experience at Youth PWR. It was a simple but important reminder of why placements like this matter. When young people get the chance to step into a real working environment, ask questions, contribute to tasks, and be trusted with responsibility, something shifts. Confidence grows, skills become real, and the world of work starts to feel less distant. Across the placements, we built a structured week

Youth PWR is pleased to share that we have been awarded £20,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund to deliver our Digital Futures Programme for young people in Croydon and surrounding areas. Digital Futures is a practical, six-week creative media programme designed for young people aged 16–25, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Building on our earlier Creative Digital Media Bootcamp, the programme will give participants hands-on training in film producti

National Careers Week is here, a time to focus on your future, explore opportunities, and take steps toward building a career that...

As we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, it’s a great time to reflect on the powerful impact apprenticeships can have on your career...

We are thrilled to unveil our Annual Report for 2023 - 2024, a testament to the incredible progress and inspiring stories of change we...

Last Month, Start-up Croydon invited us to speak at their Creative Careers Week event, giving us an opportunity to connect with young...

Our Step into S.T.E.M Conference and Careers Fair was an overwhelming success! The event brought together enthusiastic young people,...

Youth PWR was delighted to host Sarah Jones, Member of Parliament for Croydon, during her recent visit to our office. The day was filled...

Our Creative Digital Media Programme was awarded the prestigious Best Digital Skills Training Award at the Business Awards UK. This...

This year’s Black History Month theme, Reclaiming Narratives, resonates profoundly with our mission at Youth PWR, where we empower young...

This month's Rooms Project, we embraced the theme "Art of Legacy" in celebration of Black History Month. Our goal was not just to look...

This month marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month , and to contribute to the cause, Startup Croydon organised a mini bake-off with the dual...

Last Sunday, we had the incredible opportunity to come together for our first ever PWR Cycle ride out, and we were thrilled with how it...

We are incredibly proud of the impactful work we do through our charity and Youth PWR focuses on empowering young people to realise their...

At our charity, we believe in the power of practical experience to complement learning, and we’re excited to share an inspiring milestone...

This month, we had an incredible day out with The Rooms Project at Oxygen, a thrilling trampoline park that left everyone jumping for...

Last Month, our Rooms Project session focused on skincare, aimed at empowering our young people with vital knowledge on how to maintain...

For the month of August, Youth PWR hosted our Creative Digital Media Programme. This programme was aimed at young people to gain...

Due to the unpredictable nature of the riots in and around London, we have sadly been advised to postpone the PWR Cycle event. As much as...