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Exciting events coming up for Yarra Ranges youth

The Yarra Ranges Youth Development team are hosting their second Council Career Open Night on Thursday 24 July 4.30 to 7.30pm at the Lilydale Civic Centre.

The night is about young people aged 12 to 25 years having the opportunity to learn about the different types of career pathways into the Council. The night is also an opportunity for young people to meet Yarra Ranges staff and ask questions about their career journey into Council and what it is like working for a local government.

To be eligible for a door prize please register at: trybooking.com/events/landing/1404243.

Nominations are also open for the Yarra Ranges Celebrating Youth awards.

Each year, the council partners with local young people to celebrate the achievements of 12 to 25-year-olds in the Yarra Ranges through a youth-led awards night on Thursday 27 November.

There are five award categories: Resilience and Perseverance, Young Entrepreneur, Arts, Music and Culture, Passionate Advocate and School/Community Improvement.

Nominations can be made by family, friends, professionals or by young people themselves.

To nominate a young person go to: yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Our-services/Young-people/Youth-Team-Programs#section-2.

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