Your youth sector update

Your guide to funding, vacancies, training, events, and opportunities across the youth sector.


** February 2020
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Hi John,

Welcome to our latest issue of Clár na nÓg. We've got a new grant to let you know about, as well as training, vacancies, events and much more across the youth work sector. Enjoy!

Kind regards,

Daniel
NYCI

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NYCI News
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Upcoming training, deadlines, and calls

* Youth Workers Learning Network - Dublin ([link removed]) Feb 26

* STEAM in Youthreach Intermediate Training - Dublin ([link removed]) Feb 27

* Symposium for Youth Workers on Development Education ([link removed]) March 4

* €5,000 Artist and Youth Work Residency Grant Scheme: Open for applications! ([link removed]) Deadline March 23

* Circus Skills when Working with Young People - Dublin ([link removed]) April 1

* STEAM in Youth Work: Coding and 3D Printing for Everyone - Carlow ([link removed]) April 28

* Film Editing when Working with Young People - Galway ([link removed]) May 5

* B4 U Decide - Dublin ([link removed]) May 18 & 19

* STEAM in Youth Work Intermediate Training - Cork ([link removed]) May 28

Need something else? We also provide tailored training in a variety of disciplines to build your organisation’s capacity to support those working with young people. You'll find featured courses and more on the training and events ([link removed]) section of our website.



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€5,000 Artist and Youth Work Residency Grant Scheme Open for Applications
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Do you have a good idea for a youth arts project but need funding to work with an artist? We are looking to support partnerships involving artists in residence in youth work settings or youth groups in residence in arts settings, starting in June 2020. Find out more here ([link removed]) .



** Game Changers: A Competition for Young People Who Want to Change the World
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Trócaire, with NYCI’s support, are encouraging young people and youth workers to enter Game changers: A competition for young people who want to change the world and believe that games are a way to do this! Closing date for entries is April 3rd. Get all the details here. ([link removed])



** Reflections on the Nairobi Summit
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NYCI's Youth 2030 Development Education team supported youth workers to attend the Nairobi Summit last November, making connections with the sexual and reproductive health issues they meet in their youth projects. Lavina O’Reilly, Kildare Youth Service and Mairead Coady, Carlow Regional Youth Service share some of their impressions here. ([link removed])


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Member News
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** Girl Guides Pledge to Reduce Plastic Waste
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Irish Girl Guides’ members are set to significantly reduce their consumption of single-use plastics following their launch of a Responsible Consumerism initiative, which is being spearheaded by a group of teenage members who visited India last summer. The organisation’s 11,000 members have committed to organising events without the use of single-use plastics and will learn about the impact of plastic on the environment and the importance of reuse and recycling. Read more here >> ([link removed])



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** Ógras Youth Exchange to France & Seachtain na Gaeilge
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Ógras will be taking part in a youth exchange in the Metz region in France in June this year. This is a chance for Ógras leaders and senior members to learn and develop new skills. If you are an Ógras leader over 18 years old, find out more about this trip by getting in touch with Ógras ([link removed]) directly. Ógras will also be taking part in Seachtain na Gaeilge 2020 by both arranging and attending events. Celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge by attending a local Irish language event in your area, or arranging your own event, and register yours with peig.ie ([link removed]) to have it advertised.



** Irish Youth Music Awards Announces 2020 Date
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Youth Work Ireland’s Irish Youth Music Awards (IYMAs) returns to Croke Park for its all-ages National Day on Saturday, May 9. The event will feature an education hub with masterclasses and workshops from some of Ireland’s top industry professionals, offering young people an opportunity to learn more about the creative industries, as well as a chance to catch some exclusive performances. Tickets now on sale >> ([link removed])


** Speak Out Tour 2020
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Young Social Innovators is touring the country in March to give over 6,000 teenagers a voice on issues that matter to them! If you would like to attend and hear how young people are tackling issues and taking action to create a fairer and more sustainable world, join at an event of your choice ([link removed]) .


** Funded Group Volunteer Project in Albania
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Volunteer and Service International has arranged an opportunity for eight Irish young people to volunteer in Tirana ([link removed]) from May 10 to June 8 this year. This is opportunity is fully arranged and the funding is approved through Erasmus+. If you have a group of young people who may suitable for the project or know one or two young people who would like to take part, contact Mateja at VSI office as soon as possible: email Mateja (mailto:[email protected]?subject=Group%20Volunteer%20Project%20in%20Tirana) or call 087 336 7275.


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Catholic Guides of Ireland Health Promotion Day
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The Catholic Guides of Ireland held its first Health Promotion Day in January. The day was organised as a way to give something back to volunteers through a series of informative and fun workshops. At the event, the CGI Healthy Unit Programme was launched, which is an initiative that aims to involve all youth and adult members in health promotion.



** Diversity Career, Jobs, and Education Fair
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Love and Care for People's upcoming fair in Cork will feature free advice clinics and include information on support services, job opportunities, and training courses. Find out more here >> ([link removed])


** Is your Organisation an NYCI Member?
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As well as advocating on your behalf, NYCI provides advice, networking and development opportunities, and expert training in all areas of youth work, including child protection, development education, equality, arts, health, and more. Find out more here >> ([link removed])

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** Vacancies
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Young Social Innovators has a number of vacancies ([link removed]) .

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** Other Youth Sector News
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** Irish Global Solidarity in 100 Objects
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Led by developmenteducation.ie, this exhibition will run from Wednesday, February 26 until Sunday, March 1 in Dublin. This unique event provides a snapshot of Irish engagement with global cultural, political, and social issues over the past 50 years. Find out more >> ([link removed])


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Imagining OtherWISE
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Imagining OtherWISE: Conversations with Artists, Educators and Activists about the Better World We Know Is Possible. This free event is coming to UCC on Saturday, March 7. The event will include contributions from Vanessa Andreotti, Rob Hopkins, as well as artists, educators, and activists. Register via Eventbrite. Find out more >> ([link removed])



** FOLM (From Outdoors to Labour Market)
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Young people who are out of education or employment are being encouraged to participate in a pioneering outdoor education initiative. Participants will carry out tasks during a seven-day journey in the Irish mountain wilderness and will work with a coach to support them in returning to education, training, or employment on their return. Read about the programme >> ([link removed])


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Women Taking the Lead: Defending Human Rights and the Environment
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You are invited to join a discussion on the experience of women challenging corporate power and protecting the environment, featuring keynote speaker Bertha Caceres, leader of the Civic Council of Popular and Indigenous Organizations of Honduras. The event takes place on Feb 25 at The Davenport Hotel in Dublin. RSVP via email (mailto:[email protected]?subject=Women%20Taking%20the%20Lead%20-%20RSVP) .



** Free Financial Justice Training
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Are you a teacher with an interest in Global Citizenship? Do you want to deepen your own understanding of the global economy? Four free places (valued at €60) are available on Financial Justice Ireland's popular annual introductory course to finance, markets and all things economic returns. Register your interest by email (mailto:[email protected]?subject=Financial%20Justic%20Teacher%20Training) and include your name, school, and subject area - first come, first served!


** Career L.E.A.P. Graduation
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Career Local Employment Action Partnership would like to thank its business partners for their support of its latest group of participants. A number of young people graduated from the Career L.E.A.P. 6-week work-readiness programme last week at the Convention Centre in Dublin. Find out more about the programme>> ([link removed])

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