New youth information point before summer
The municipality of Heerlen is preparing for the opening of a new youth information point (JIP) in Heerlen-Centrum, for young people between the ages of 16 and 27. This will be a place where young people can walk in without an appointment to ask questions about a variety of topics in their lives, such as work, study or living. The center will be in the Promenade 55 building, on the corner intersecting with Honigmannstraat, also known as the SUNA Building.
Young people have all kinds of questions about school, study, work, money, leisure time, friends and relationships, a room or house, health or welfare. Which organizations or agencies can they turn to and how do they go about it? The new youth information point should help young people quickly on their way.
Alderman Arlette Vrusch (Youth):
"Our city lacks an accessible information point where young people can easily step in. Online, information is often scattered while a good conversation with professionals provides more information to make choices for the future. Then it's about young people being able to ask follow-up questions and get a push in the right direction."
Bringing input and ideas young people
The Youth Information Point, or JIP for short, is a provisional name. The municipality of Heerlen has involved young people to discuss and think about various issues, such as a catchy name and the opening of the new location. A group of young people is also involved in refurbishing and decorating the building on the Promenade. The municipality wants it to be a place that appeals to young people.