ASDAN youth council
Are you ready to create change?
ASDAN is launching a new national youth council for young people aged 12–18. This will give young people a real opportunity to share their views, develop essential skills and help shape the future of education.
Applications open in July 2026, with the first online session taking place in autumn 2026.
What will you do?
You will take part in online sessions during the 2026-27 academic year.
Sessions will include:
- skill development workshop with partners
- discussions around education and your experiences
- opportunities to share ideas and feedback with ASDAN
Why get involved?
You will have the chance to:
- have your say in education and share what matters to you
- see how your feedback influences change
- build confidence in advocacy and leadership
- strengthen your CVs, personal statements or future applications
- understand more about future study, training and work
Who’s involved?
Partners include:
- Youth Sport Trust
- Youth Employment
- Edge Foundation
From ASDAN youth council to ASDAN alumni
The ASDAN youth council is at the start of a wider journey. Over time, you become part of our ASDAN alumni community - former learners using the skills and confidence gained through ASDAN in education, training, work and life.
We’d love to hear from any ASDAN alumni who are happy to share how ASDAN has shaped their future.