May 2025
Hello John,
I hope you're keeping well.
Traveller Pride Week 2025 takes place from May 19th to 30th, celebrating the theme “Empowering the Future: The Next Generation of Irish Travellers.” NYCI is proud to stand with the Traveller community - stay tuned this month for ways you can take part and show your support!
And as always, below you'll find your usual round-up of opportunities, updates, and events from across the youth work sector.
Best,
Charlie
NYCI
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Tell Your Story - Call for Youth Workers and Young People for Interviews
As part of this year’s #YouthWorkersChangeLives campaign, NYCI is gathering powerful, real-life stories from young people and youth workers alike to show why increased Government investment in youth work is essential in Budget 2026.
Register for Young People's Session (20th May) >>
Register for Youth Workers session (18th June) >>
May Day 2025: NYCI calls for abolition of sub-minimum rates of pay
On International Workers’ Day, NYCI called for the immediate abolition of sub-minimum rates of pay, as recommended by the Low Pay Commission in June 2024.
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Bronze Health Quality Mark Awarded
Leitrim Community Training College was awarded a Bronze Standard Health Quality Mark by the NYCI National Youth Health Programme in recognition of their work on health promotion for young people.
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Completion of Specialist Certificate in Youth Mental Health Promotion 2025
Wednesday, April 9th, officially marked the conclusion of the Specialist Certificate in Youth Mental Health Promotion for the 2024/25 academic year, which was delivered by the National Youth Health Programme at the National Youth Council of Ireland, in collaboration with the University of Galway. There was great excitement and relief from participants who had just completed their final group work presentation assignment.
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Taking the Next Step: Supporting Young People into the Workforce
As you support the young people you work with through their transition from school or college into the workforce, you may have concerns. What is your role in this and how can you help them navigate this period of change and uncertainty?
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Member News
BelongTo: Supporting LGBTQ+ and Neurodivergent Young People Webinar
Join As I Am and Belong To on Tuesday 13th May for an insightful webinar designed to support you to support LGBTQ+ young people. During the session, we’ll be sharing practical and useful information and approaches to support young people across both LGBTQ+ identities and neurodivergent experiences.
Register now >>
IAYO: ConCorda Chamber Music Course for Strings
ConCorda will take place from 2nd to 9th August 2025 in Newtown School, Waterford led by Artistic Director Katherine Hunka and Course Director Peggy Nolan. The course offers an exciting musical experience in chamber music, string orchestra and music improvisation. Participants study chamber music intensively at a high level with a staff of Irish and international tutors. Deadline: 9th May
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ECO-UNESCO: Biodiversity Week, 16th - 25th May
This Biodiversity Week get online and join ECO-UNESCO for a week of exciting events celebrating biodiversity and the wonders of our natural world! They are hosting a series of engaging online workshops to raise awareness about the importance of preserving our ecosystems.
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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.
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Vacancies
VSI: Programmes Officer, Marketing & Communications Officer
Foróige: Youth Officer, Programme Coordinator, and more
Other Youth Sector News
Leargas: National Solidarity Project
Léargas, the National Agency, is delighted to invite you to Together We Rise: Youth Solidarity Summit—a powerful two-day residential event designed for young changemakers. The event will take place 24th-25th May.
Register now >>
Friends of the Earth: Community Climate Action, Practitioners Training Programme
Join Friends of the Earth (FOE) for the second year of Community Climate Action: Practitioners Training Programme on 09 May, 6.00pm - 11 May 2025, 3.00pm. This residential programme will equip practitioners to support young people and communities, making their voices heard for equitable climate action. Deadline: 16th April.
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Common Purpose: All Island Legacy
A unique opportunity for young people to consider the challenges faced on the island of Ireland and to explore how we can embed cooperation and collaboration into our ways of working. This event takes place 8th - 9th and 12th May.
Find out more and register >>
Voice Ireland MENSY Project: Breaking Taboos & Promoting Sustainable Periods Across Europe
If you are a youth worker or work with young people and would like to learn more on supporting menstrual health education and breaking down the stigma associated with menstruation, we invite you to register to take part in our one day train the trainer course that will take place on Wednesday the 4th of June 2025 in the Macro Community Resource Centre and become an ambassador for sustainable menstrual protection.
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