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


** November 2024
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Hello John,

I hope you're keeping well.

Below you'll find your usual round-up of opportunities, updates, and events from across the youth work sector.

Also, Early Bird ticket sales for our National Conference 2024: Youth Workers Change Lives ([link removed]) end on Monday 11th November - so don't miss out!

Best,

Charlie
NYCI

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NYCI News
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Upcoming training, deadlines, and calls
* Meet the Leaders: In Conversation with Paul Murphy TD ([link removed]) Nov 6

* Skills Summary: Invitation to tender ([link removed]) deadline Nov 11

* Call for NYCI Candidate to Council of Europe Advisory Council on Youth Election in 2025 ([link removed]) deadline Nov 13

* Let's Talk About Consent - Dublin ([link removed]) Nov 17

* One World Week 2024 ([link removed]) Nov 16 - 23

+ Youth Summit: Exploring Connections ([link removed]) Nov 16

+ ‘Stop! Wait a Minute’ Young People’s Committee: Critical Reflection Tool for Media Discussion & Launch ([link removed]) Nov 18

+ SDG Youth Worker Fest ([link removed]) Nov 20

+ Youth Voice: Advancing the Youth Development Agenda ([link removed]) Nov 21

* MindOut - Sligo ([link removed]) Nov 20 - 21

* Youth Mental Health First Aid ([link removed]) Nov 25 - 26

* Racial Justice Training ([link removed]) Nov 26

* DLP Hub for the Youth Work Sector ([link removed]) Nov 26

* Developing a Sexual Health Policy: Best Practice in Sexual Health Promotion ([link removed]) Dec 2

* B4U DECIDE Training ([link removed]) Dec 3 - 4

* NYCI Annual Conference ([link removed]) Dec 5

Remember to check out our News Feed ([link removed]) for regular updates.

Meet the Leaders: In Conversation with Paul Murphy TD
With an election on the horizon, we are having the first in our "meet the leader" series for NYCI members tomorrow at 2pm in the Carmelite Centre with Paul Murphy TD. Space is limited, so register now to secure your place!
Find out more >> ([link removed])

NYCI welcomes historic Council of Europe recommendation on youth and climate action
We're delighted to welcome the Council of Europe’s first-ever recommendation to advance youth participation in climate action, a pivotal step in acknowledging young people’s voices in the global fight for environmental sustainability.
Find out more >> ([link removed])

NYCI Addresses Oireachtas Committee on the Commission for Future Generations Bill 2023
On Tuesday, 15th October, NYCI contributed to important discussions at the Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth. Valerie Duffy, Global Youth Work Programme Manager, and Diandra Ní Bhuachalla, Project Officer for Youth2030 Global Youth Work, represented NYCI during the Committee’s scrutiny of the Commission for Future Generations Bill 2023.
Find out more >> ([link removed])

Skills Summary: Invitation to tender
We are seeking proposals for the development of a concise, engaging resource for employers focused on youth skills development in the youth work sector. This resource could take various forms, including an online booklet, leaflet, infographic, short video, etc. and should be designed to effectively communicate key insights from our existing materials and Skills Summary. Deadline: 11th November
Find out more and apply >> ([link removed])

Call for NYCI Candidate to Council of Europe Advisory Council on Youth Election in 2025
Every two years, the European Youth Forum nominates 20 representatives to join the Council of Europe’s Advisory Council on Youth (AC). These 20 candidates will be elected during a European Youth Forum meeting in 2025. We are putting forward a candidate for the AC elections in 2025. Deadline: 13th November
Find out more and apply >> ([link removed])

RedC Poll: Public Says Politicians Out of Touch with Youth Issues
New research conducted by RedC for NYCI highlights a widespread public belief that politicians are out of touch with the challenges young people face today.
Find out more >> ([link removed])

The Ripple Effect - A Youth Arts SPEAKS Project
Last month our Youth Arts programme launched the Ripple Effect Resource, a project which was created by NYCI’s Youth Arts SPEAKS group. Learn all about youth arts, accessibility and barriers to participation - and find out how your young people can get involved in future!
Find out more >> ([link removed])

The European Youth Work Agenda – Bonn Process Update
On 8th October, we were honoured, as part of our work on the European Youth Work Agenda (EYWA) Bonn Process, to host a meeting of Youth Sector Alumni. Institutional knowledge, as we know, encompasses the unwritten rules, historical information and unique experiences within a sector.
Find out how to get involved >> ([link removed])

Sligo Community Training Centre (CTC) awarded Gold Health Quality Mark Award
Congratulation to Sligo Community Training Centre, who were awarded a Gold Standard Health Quality Mark (HQM) by the NYCI National Youth Health Programme in recognition of their work on health promotion for young people. The centre also celebrated being 40 years open.
Find out more >> ([link removed])

Building Blocks for Wellbeing Video Series
The Building Blocks for Wellbeing was an initiative created during the 2020 pandemic and has grown ever since, aiming to support the health and wellbeing of the workers. Since then, this has evolved into a 9-part video series where we explore a range of topics with influential individuals who are flourishing in their fields.
Find out more and watch the interviews >> ([link removed])

Spotlight on Global Youth Work
Discover how Crosscare – Ronanstown and Clondalkin is empowering young people through a transformative global youth work initiative in our latest blog post!
Find out more >> ([link removed])


** Member News
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ECO-UNESCO: Young Environmentalist Awards
Calling all young environmentalist! Now is your chance to register an inspiring project around sustainability and all things related. We can't wait to see what you come up with.
Find out more >> ([link removed])

Foróige: Nordic Talks Series
On October 11th, Foróige Go too part in the Nordic Talks event, "Inclusive Digital Societies," held in Dublin City. This collaborative initiative, supported by the Nordic embassies, provided a platform to discuss the future of digital inclusivity.
Find out more >> ([link removed])

St Andrews Resource Centre: Drugs and Alcohol Awareness Week
The Talk About Youth project annual Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week is being held from the 11th – 15th November 2024. This year the theme is ‘The Key To Happiness’. The programme aims to promote an awareness of drug and alcohol misuse. Young people and the wider community will participate in a variety of activities..
Find out more >> ([link removed])

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.
Find out more ([link removed]) >> ([link removed])

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** Vacancies
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Soar: Youth Group Facilitators ([link removed])
Young Social Innovators: Ignite Community Programme Lead, Programme Support Executive, and more ([link removed])
Foróige: Youth Officer, Programme Coordinator, and more ([link removed])

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** Other Youth Sector News
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DCEDIY: Extended Deadline for Youth Workforce Survey
The deadline for the DCEDIY Youth Workforce Survey has been extended to ensure every voice is heard. Your input is crucial to shaping the Workforce Development Strategy, reflecting the real challenges faced by youth workers and managers. Encourage your team to participate by Friday, 8th November at 10:00pm.
Fill out survey >> ([link removed])

HSE Health and Wellbeing: Tobacco Free Ireland Webinar
The HSE Health and Wellbeing Tobacco Free Ireland Update webinar will be taking place on Tuesday, 26th November, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. This engaging session is open to all and will be of particular interest to healthcare professionals, community and youth workers and those interested in public health and wellbeing.
Register now >> ([link removed])

Helium Arts: Youth Participation Survey
Helium Arts are conducting a survey of Youth Participation with young people aged 13-25 living with life-long physical health conditions. The survey has been co-created with our Youth Advisory Group (YAG) and is part of our Youth Participation Framework Development process.
Fill out survey >> ([link removed])
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