Green Economy Youth Hack - Young Manchester

W Youth, a part of Young Manchester, have partnered with Kraken and Green Economy North, for a Youth Hack - for 16 - 25 year olds in Greater Manchester and the surrounding areas.

Discover Green jobs and opportunities. Plus create new ideas with business leaders in a Hackathon challenge.

Free to attend. Welcoming young people not in education or training, and also young people at school, college, university or training - with an interest in the green and sustainability sector.

What to expect on the day:

🎯Free event, free food, and live music + entertainment.

🎯Hosted at Kraken, a fully accessible space with live demo's of their Electric Vehichle charging and Eco heat pump technology.

🎯You choose, it's up to you how you take part - this event provides the opportunity to meet new people, meet businesses, network, and try the hackathon challenge.

🎯Learn from a panel of business experts and have the opportunity to pitch them your idea - Dragon's Den style.

🎯Connect with Young Manchester's youth Ambassadors and learn about opportunities for young people in the city and community wide in Greater Manchester.

🐝Travel advice to the event

Young Manchester may be able to help with your travel costs if this is a barrier to you, please let us know on sign up and we'll be in touch.

Kraken Technologies is located:

By Train:

-14 minute walk from Manchester Picadilly or Oxford Road Stations.

By Bus or Tram:

-If arriving by Bus or Tram, check your route from Picadilly Gardens (20 minute walk) or Oxford Road (10 minute walk).

📣Panel and speakers

To be announced.

Info: Meet and network with local businesses from the green tech, green economy, sustainability and net zero industries.

Info: You can choose either a hackathon or workshop. Where you might join young people, businesses, and organizations for a fun challenge. Or simply choose to chill in one of our break out spaces or enjoy the live entertainment and free food.

Info: Present your ideas to those who can help make ideas realities

Event venue & nearby stays

Pariser Building, Sackville Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.

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