YMCA George Williams College Update Dear Friends and Colleagues, We reported to you in October 2019 that YMCA George Williams College will be ceasing all current activities by the end of 2021. As well as wrapping up these activities we are working to ensure the last 50 years of youth work education and…
The YMCA George Williams College Further Education (FE) Department originally started in the late 1970’s, when it began a Level 3 access to higher education programme for youth workers. In the late 1980’s the FE department began to develop programmes for Level 3 students who were part of two different Rank Foundation programmes: Youth or…
The death of George Floyd on 25 May has sparked global protests and outrage as people demand reform of systems that do not do enough to stop the racial injustices faced by people of colour and other minority groups. Our thoughts are with George Floyd’s grieving family during this time. George Floyd’s death has highlighted…
The health and safety of everyone connected with the College continues to be the priority of the Board of Governors and the senior team. We are continuing to follow advice from Public Health England, the World Health Organisation and both local and national government. Considering anticipated updates from these bodies and following the actions of…
March 20 – 25, 48 American youth workers from Indiana was hosted by YMCA George Williams College in Northern Ireland, in coordination with Youth Action NI, Ulster University and the Critical Research Hub, YMCA George Williams College brought together more than 100 practitioners from the eclectic world of youth work. The conference took place on…
