March 2024
Hello John,
I hope you're having a good week.
The next few months are packed with opportunities, updates, and events for you including information on how you can advocate for youth work funding via our Local Champions initiative!
All the best,
Sarah
NYCI
NYCI News
Upcoming training, deadlines, and calls
Resources you might like
Remember to check out our News Feed for regular updates.
We’re hiring: Director of Policy and Advocacy
NYCI has a unique leadership vacancy at senior management level in an organisation that provides leadership and builds solidarity in the youth sector. Deadline for applications is Wednesday 3rd of April.
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Local Champions initiative open for applications
We are expanding our “Local Champions” initiative, and are recruiting new young people who have benefited from youth work to advocate in their communities, as part of our Youth Work Changes Lives campaign. If you are 18–30 years old, this could be the opportunity for you! Apply online to become a Local Champion by 8th March
Find out more and apply >>
Research: Fostering young people’s creativity through youth work
Are you interested in contributing to a research project on youth work and creativity? Share your valuable insights to shape the future of youth work policies and practices in Ireland.
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Member News
YWI: Youth Work Ireland Week 2024
Youth Work Ireland Week 2024 takes place on Saturday April 13th – Saturday April 20th. This year's festival will explore ideas around what makes us human, and what connects us to each other, irrespective of where we are from in the world, what our religious, or ethnic beliefs are or what race we belong to.
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ISSU: Annual Assembly
The ISSU AGM will take place on April 2nd (online) and 3rd (in person) 2024. The two days will encompass voting on national policy and electing the new team. All schools are able to send 4 reps on behalf of their student council.
Register interest >>
Involve: No Shame
The No Shame Mental health Campaign for young people from the Traveller Community is offering a free Youth Leadership programme. The programme can be delivered over 1 half day or four 1-hour sessions by our experienced Youth work facilitators. All youth participants can also apply to attend a 2-day residential in Lilliput Adventure Centre. This project is supported by Involve Youth and Community services and funded through Rethink Ireland
Book your place >>
IGG: Lego Regional Finals
At DCU St Patrick’s Campus 10 teams across five counties competed in the FIRST® LEGO® League MASTERPIECE Regional Tournament for a shot at the All-Ireland Finals, with the team Cora and the Explorers of Mosney Guides Julianstown, Co Meath, advancing.
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No Name Club: Regional Youth Awards
No Name Club Regional Youth Awards took place on February 17th in both Claremorris and Hollywood. 9 members will go on to represent their clubs in the National Youth Awards in Newark Hotel in Kilkenny at the end of April
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Is your organisation an NYCI Member?
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.
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Vacancies
NYCI: Development Officer – Higher Education and Research and Director of Policy and Advocacy
Foróige: Youth Officer, Programme Coordinator, and more
Other Youth Sector News
STAND: Changemakers Academy Showcase 2024
STAND is excited to announce and invite you to the Showcase of the inaugural year of the STAND Changemakers Academy. Over the past five months, 22 participants from 16 countries have thrown themselves into the creation of a global community of advocates, activists and changemakers through STAND's new Academy.
Find out more >>
Highlight your Event or Update
Send your news, events, and activities for inclusion in the next edition of Clár na nÓg, the youth sector newsletter, to [email protected].
Format: keep submissions concise (three lines or shorter). Include a link to your website where readers can find out more.
The E-Bulletin goes out to over 5,000 subscribers with an interest in youth issues. It is a great opportunity both to let the sector know about the fantastic work your organisation does and to target youth workers and those interested in youth work issues directly.
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