Young Leaders Sought For Legacy Scheme

A Commonwealth legacy programme is looking for 100 'exceptional' young Scots.

18 to 25 year olds who were either born in, or now live in, Scotland are being sought for the 33-sixty scheme. For 4 days in July, they'll represent the commonwealth in front of influential business leaders and politicians. 33Sixty is so named because 33% of the world’s population lives in the Commonwealth and 60% of those are under 30. This programme builds on 33Fifty, the inaugural programme, which took place in the days prior to the Commonwealth Games last year. Both programmes are sponsored by the Scottish Government and Legacy 2014.

Over the four days of 33Sixty, the participants will tackle the Challenge ‘What would produce a step change in how the public, private and not-for-profit sectors work together’, developing actionable ideas in response to this Challenge. On the final day of 33Sixty, the young leaders will present their projects to senior leaders participating in CSCLeaders, which is taking place in Scotland for the first time in April 2016. Fiona McLeod, Acting Minister for Children and Young People, said: 

"As we mark the first anniversary of the start of the Games, I'm delighted to announce the 33Sixty Programme - the 60th Legacy 2014 programme. It's fantastic that the legacy from the Glasgow 2014 Games continues to support our young people in Scotland and across the Commonwealth to develop into confident global citizens and this new programme builds on the successful 33Fifty programme. Young people were at the heart of the legacy and 33Sixty gives them an opportunity to learn from each other and make a real difference to their communities.

"The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games was the biggest sporting and cultural event Scotland has ever hosted, with our athletes achieving record-breaking medal success. But the benefits of the Games have lasted beyond 2014."