Alex Fairweather

Founder & CEO of Greater Manchester Youth Network @GMYN, Chair of North Committee at @BBCCiN. Tweets are my own

[Alex Fairweather @GMYN_CEO]

With a week away to the general election, my thoughts on how we all need to encourage and support more young people to vote.

The power of youth voice should not be ignored, and we can all help young people feel more part of the political process.
@gmyn
https://t.co/emtj1fRha4

[Alex Fairweather @GMYN_CEO]

Sad to say goodbye to @sampalmeruk as @gmyn's Chair for the past seven years, but still happy as we will still be working together in our many different roles. Thanks for all you've done Sam. You've been a great ambassador for us and have been a great chair for me and my team.

[Alex Fairweather @GMYN_CEO]

I am looking for a passionate and creative individual to join my team as our new Head of Business Development.

This senior role is part of GMYN’s leadership team and is an amazing opportunity for the right person. 👇 #job #youthwork #youngpeoplecan https://t.co/RjQBh9WixE

[Alex Fairweather @GMYN_CEO]

@PaulStreets_ @ellasips @LBFEW It was lovely to have you Paul and hear all the wonderful stories from you and my fellow charity leaders. All vital work and such impact, enjoy your retirement and thanks for all your support over the years!

[Alex Fairweather @GMYN_CEO]

@PaulStreets_ @LBFEW @gmyn @ellasips It’s our pleasure Paul.Looking forward to welcoming you and catching up. Things have certainly changed since we first got funded by @LBFEW.

[Alex Fairweather @GMYN_CEO]

Wishing all our friends, supporters, partners, of @gmyn all the best for Christmas and the New Year. Many thanks for all your support and I look forward to working with you in 2024.

I hope you manage to get some rest and have chance to recuperate before it all starts again!

[Alex Fairweather @GMYN_CEO]

We are seeking to recruit a new @gmyn #Chair for our #Trustees in 2024. This is a great opportunity for the right person to help lead our amazing charity with me. Find out more and how to apply here https://t.co/cX4ZCfJbvL

Please share far and wide!
#YoungPeopleCan #TeamGMYN

[Alex Fairweather @GMYN_CEO]

Fantastic day today, delivering the first face to face #YouthAllianceGM event. Seeing so many partners coming together for the launch was brilliant to see! Thanks to @AndyBurnhamGM for opening the event for us and helping us launch our calls to action. #YoungPeopleCan

[Alex Fairweather @GMYN_CEO]

Still buzzing after @gmyn's business engagement event this week. It was great to see so many organisations attend with passion and energy to help young people. We are looking forward to working with you all. #YoungPeopleCan #youthwork #employment

[Alex Fairweather @GMYN_CEO]

We're reaching out to businesses to get involved with @gmyn's young people employability campaign and join us at our FREE event https://t.co/MMjMJTiBBn

By supporting us, businesses can help young people in GM learn vital skills and find work.

#YoungPeopleCan #jobs #employment

[Alex Fairweather @GMYN_CEO]

Find out more about how @gmyn makes a difference to young peoples lives across GM. Join us at our informal breakfast event for businesses and see how you can get involved https://t.co/L6FRpFmGB7. help young people as well as help your organisation! #YoungPeopleCan #employment

[Alex Fairweather @GMYN_CEO]

@mjstocks1 @gmyn Many thanks for your support as always Michael, we're looking forward to meeting some businesses that want to help @gmyn support disadvantaged young people, and give them a chance. Together we can make a difference!

#YoungPeopleCan #charity #employment

[Alex Fairweather @GMYN_CEO]

Anybody seen our shiny @gmyn billboards yet? They are showing young people's positive messages across the city. This is to launch our new campaign to work with businesses to help more young people get into work. Find out more here and get involved - https://t.co/qigJQYpR7j

[Alex Fairweather @GMYN_CEO]

I'm really proud to launch our new youth employment campaign, showcasing @gmyn on billboards across the city. We are asking for help from businesses to help support more young people across the region. Find out more on our new website https://t.co/qigJQYqoWR #YoungPeopleCan

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Upcoming #Training opportunities with #TeamGMYN https://t.co/b5LYrRceol

Equality Diversity & Inclusion in Youth Work Settings

📍 Greenfish Resource Centre, 46-50 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LE
⌚ 9:30am - 1:00pm
📅 Thurs 5th Oct & 7th Dec

Book now using the link above!

[Alex Fairweather @GMYN_CEO]

It was great to be on live on @BBCManchester today, talking about our new programmes for young people with SEND.
@gmyn and @Young_MCR will be providing opportunities for over 500 disabled and neurodivergent yp . Find out more👇 (Our bit 1hr 10 mins in).

https://t.co/nEBtcqLSrS

[Alex Fairweather @GMYN_CEO]

@BBCRadioManc @jetsetchick @gmyn @mark_william89 @greatnorthrun_ @calm @PeopleWithGrit @BBCSounds Thanks for having us on today, we really appreciate it! It was great to be able to talk about @gmyn's offer for young people with SEND. go to https://t.co/mC4u7RvQux to find out more about the work we do to support disadvantaged young people. #YoungPeopleCan

[Alex Fairweather @GMYN_CEO]

@GinGreggAuriac @akinwale_remi @JustinWatsonian @what_claire_did And I hope you know you’re obviously part of that list too!

[Alex Fairweather @GMYN_CEO]

@what_claire_did @GM_Active @gmyn @Young_MCR @GinGreggAuriac @holly_grimes_ @LaurenWhaley19 @GMMoving Ha ha, great photo!

[Alex Fairweather @GMYN_CEO]

Great to see this piece in @MENnewsdesk regarding @gmyn's new programme for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.
We're proud to show that every young person regardless of where they come from, deserves support, caring and opportunities. #YoungPeopleCan

https://t.co/9RI7vXJBn1