Lewisham B.A.M.E Youth Covid-19 Impact Conference

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The COVID-19 pandemic is greatly impacting our lives, Collab Training Academy CIC are aware that the South East London Youth BAME community are finding it more difficult than others to cope during this challenging period, therefore we are committed to supporting them.

We are in a position to Collaborate by using our influences and resources to create concrete action- plans, by forming opportunities with stakeholders in which to create changes using, short, medium and long-term solutions for individuals, in so doing this will enrich them with a positive attitude towards life.

Collab Training Academy will be hosting, Lewisham B.A.M.E Youth Covid-19 Impact Conference, via Zoom, on ​Wednesday, May 27th ​from ​6.30 pm-8.30 pm, your attendance, input and advice are vital to the success of our conference, we ask that you participate and offer your expertise on this Pilot event.

​Our panellists are organisations, that are based in Lewisham and surrounding boroughs, they will be discussing the following topics:

  •  Youth Concerns
  • Advice & Support
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Development of Youth projects
  • Successful Projects
  • Employment & Self Employment
  • Funding Opportunities
  • Solutions Working Collectively

Additionally, we are going “LIVE” on Facebook and YouTube, ​ giving greater exposure in enabling members of the community, the opportunity to ask or submit their questions, ​ as well as seek advice and support, from our panel of experts.

The format of our conference is built around our community partners, (see below), who will be sharing their knowledge and experience, you are welcome to explore their field of expertise beforehand.

→ ​Health and Wellbeing
● Barbara Grey, Mayoress of Lewisham, Urban Dandelion

→ ​Advice and Support
● Sue Stokes, Lewisham Parents and Carers Forum

→​ Youth Concerns
● Joel Dun, Paradigm Project
● Jonas Andrew Phillip, Jap
● Danielle Colleman, LYLA Programme, Stephen Lawrence Trust

→​ Development of Youth projects
● Ron Bourne, Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust

→ Career, Education & Employment
● Sonia Redhead, Harrisons Catering

→​ Self Employment & Entrepreneurship
● Mark Berbeck, SiLL Champion, London Borough of Lewisham

There will be a ​designated slot for Q&A, followed by open-questions, and networking bringing the conference to a close.

Our conference is sponsored by Cummin’ Up – Caribbean Caterers & Take Away