Power Shift: Reimagining Manchester's Social Value

The Power Shift, w/Youth

W/Youth is shifting power to young people, building a city with and for them. Manchester is the UK’s fastest-growing city economy - yet over 40% of young people live in poverty.

Our youth-powered consultancy helps businesses and public sector organisations co-create solutions with young people. Every pound earned is reinvested into youth services, paying young contributors a Living Wage and supporting their development. We’re on a mission to reinvest £1 million from Manchester’s economy directly into young people by 2026.

Join us on February 19th, 2026 at Manchester Museum for our launch event - an evening of connection, innovation, and youth-led problem-solving.

You will:

• Hear directly from young people and businesses

• Boost your social impact and create tangible solutions

• Build your network with the future workforce or employers

Ready to spark some real change in Greater Manchester? Don't miss this high-energy day where 50 top businesses meet 100 ambitious young people to co-create the future of work!

• Intergenerational Speed Networking: Ditch the stuffy introductions! Join a fast-paced, interactive session designed to instantly smash barriers and build powerful connections between organisations and the next generation of talent.

• W/Youth Solutions Hack: This isn't just talk - it's action. Work side-by-side with young leaders and businesses to design tangible, impactful solutions to improve Greater Manchester.

• Solutions Showcase & Key Learnings: Present your co-created breakthroughs! Share your brilliant ideas for Greater Manchester, and commit to making them a reality through a w/youth project - turning vision into lasting impact.

Join the movement. Connect. Collaborate. Create impact.

For more event information and sponsorship information, please email Laura, Partnership Lead: l.smith@youngmanchester.org