Post by YMCA Cheshire

As we celebrate 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 and its theme “𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴: 𝘚𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴, 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦,” we’re shining a light on one of our own bright sparks - Millie Carter. At just 19, Millie’s journey from apprentice to award-nominated Communications Officer at YMCA Cheshire is a powerful example of what can happen when young people are given trust, guidance, and room to grow. Her story isn’t just about career development; it’s about opportunity can transform confidence into contribution, and learning into leadership. Through creativity, empathy, and commitment, Millie has helped build not only digital connections but real belonging across our communities. As we mark this week, we celebrate Millie and every young person shaping a brighter, kinder future: one idea, one story, and one act of courage at a time. 📖 Read Millie’s full story in our 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘉𝘦𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘳 series here: