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Have you ever felt targeted by a #teacher? 🎯😔 In this ThriveCasters episode, we explored how some teachers might maintain #discriminatory views or beliefs, which can affect their students' quality of #learning.

Not every response is acceptable. Would you call out if someone was being #discriminatory? ❌🙅‍♂️ Hassan taught us the best way to react to someone with #tourettesyndrome.

Can’t find a way to start your #career? 🤔👀 @Ixionholdings is an organisation helping young people to build their confidence and reach their goals through #traineeships and #apprenticeships, despite their background or learning barriers. More: l8r.it/aKyu

What changes would you make in the education system? 🏫🤨 Fareeda and Ana-Maria, our ThriveCasters, discussed the inequalities in #education and what happens when #teachers aren't trained to understand young people's #mentalhealth issues.

Would you like to see a change in transport? 🚌🚲🚗 Then, the @NationalYCA and @wmyoungboard want to hear from you! If you're under 25, complete the survey here: aspire4u.typeform.com/to/U4o… The results will be shared with the mayors and will help to improve transport.

Increase your chances of #employment with @Sport4LifeUK! #GetFitforEmployment is a three-week free course that will help you develop your #workskills through sports. More here: l8r.it/yVla Would you like to see more #opportunities like to get job-ready?

Can the #CommunityEnvironmentalTrust create safer spaces? 🤔 They work to protect local #greenspaces while helping unemployed #youngpeople to develop #workplace skills through their Confidence Through Conservation programme. 🌳🙌 Find more: environmentaltrust.org.uk/

How will you call out your friends on #misogynistic behaviours*? 🙅‍♂️🛑 The #HereandNow creates a safe space for #youngmen to challenge their views on controversial topics around #violenceagainstwomen. *Feeling, showing, or characterized by hatred or prejudice against women.

@The_BikeProject is making travel easier for many women in Birmingham with #PedalPower! The programme offers 1-1 sessions to refugee women, allowing them to learn how to travel and the freedom of owning a bike - for FREE! Find out more here: l8r.it/4m9R

Meet the organisation connecting people like you with opportunities in the environmental sector! 🌲🙌😎 The @YouthEnvSrvc creates paid job opportunities for young people interested in working on nature-based solutions to help the environment.

Here's an inspirational story on diversity and inclusion! 👀🙌 Eva Abley, who has Cerebral Palsy, performed a stand-up comedy act inspired by her disability on a national stage. Could comedy be used to bring attention to touchy subjects? Let us know your thoughts!

The #SchoolUniformProject, founded by Jodi and Jess, has been providing second-hand, nearly new school clothes for #local families since 2020. 📚👔 Do you think they could help someone you know? Let us know in the comments! 👇

A young person is referred to the NHS for mental health support every 30 seconds. @YoungMindsUK is working to make the Government prioritise young people's mental health. So do you think it's time to #EndTheWait? Learn more: l8r.it/0waI

@BiteBack2030 exists to create a healthier generation! 💪 They want to put our health first and increase access to healthier food options. They are working hard to put pressure on #decision-makers to reduce #junkfood advertisements in public transport. ❌🍔🍕

Abtaha Mahmood is the first hijab-wearing Muslim #femalecricketer to play at an international level! She aims to be a positive #rolemodel and inspire the next generation of female talent in local areas. 🏏🏃‍♀️ Which #sports people inspire you? Let us know your thoughts!

Good luck to all of you getting your #exam results! 🍀📝 Don’t forget we are all part of creating a change to build a #future. 🤝 If you’re 16 - 25 years old and want to influence #decision-makers, DM us to learn how we can get you in the big rooms.