Stonewall Young Futures – Support for LGBTQ+ Young People

Stonewall Young Futures is a digital platform to support LGBTQ+ young people taking the next step into education, training or work. It is made with LGBTQ+ young people, for LGBTQ+ young people.

What is Stonewall Young Futures?

Young Futures is a confidence-building hub for all young lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people thinking about their next steps. It has been made with LGBTQ+ young people, for LGBTQ+ young people, and has been brought to you by Stonewall.

We’ve been supporting Stonewall to create a new online platform for LGBTQ+ young people, helping you to take the next step. Whether you know what you want to do with your future, or it feels like you have no idea yet – this is the place for you! Explore and get inspired at Stonewall Young Futures, a new platform for LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-24.

What does Stonewall Young Futures offer you as an LGBTQ+ young person?

It’s totally natural to feel unsure about your future. Stonewall have put together resources to help you explore your options, find inspiration, and get support. You’ll find info on education, work, training, skills, careers, and apprenticeships.
Whether or not you feel ready to dive into a new opportunity, you might need support on your journey. On Stonewall Young Futures you’ll find support on mental health, info on youth groups, and there’s help if you’re experiencing homelessness.

Created in collaboration with LGBTQ+ young people, Young Futures offers signposting and advice on important topics that may affect you, including:

  • education and training
  • recognising and building skills
  • work and careers
  • mental health
  • self-advocacy
  • homelessness

You are not alone – and it’s good to hear from others who have faced similar challenges. That’s why Young Futures also features case studies from LGBTQ+ people who have overcome barriers to get where they are today.

Stonewall Young Futures aims to increase confidence and help ensure that as an LGBTQ+ young person, you are free to be yourself.

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More about Stonewall Young Futures

This platform was developed in response to Stonewall’s Shut Out report which highlighted the significant challenges faced by many LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-24 at home, school, college, university and work. These challenges can profoundly impact your mental health and confidence when it comes to education, training, work – and living life your way.

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Email us at info@youthemployment.org.uk or call 01536 513388.

Build Skills + Confidence

Want a big boost in your life and work skills? Sign up to our free online Young Professional programme today!

Young Professional Programme

Get FREE skills training when you sign up. Get support with your personal confidence, positive attitude and coping with change!

Self Belief | Communication | Teamwork | Problem Solving | Self Management

FREE Online Courses

Boost your skills and careers confidence with FREE online courses. Complete them your own pace and get a certificate for your CV! Sign in as a Young Professional to get automatically enrolled.

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Looking for jobs and opportunities near you? Sign in as a Young Professional to see the latest jobs, apprenticeships, grad schemes, CV workshops, career events and early career opportunities in your area!

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Teachers - see how to use the Young Professional programme in your school or college, with lots of free teaching resources at your fingertips.