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


** October 2025
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Hello John,

I hope you're keeping well.

There’s still time to join the 1,000s who’ve already signed up to vote over the past few weeks. ([link removed]) Ireland chooses its next President on October 24th. Young people have the power to shape that decision, with over 700,000 aged 18–29 eligible to vote. But if you’re not on the register, your voice won’t be heard. Deadline to register: October 7th

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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NYCI News
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Upcoming training, deadlines, and calls
* Join the Youth2030 Young People’s Committee ([link removed]) deadline Oct 7

* B4U Decide Training (Limerick) ([link removed]) Oct 8 & 9

* World Mental Health Day Conference ([link removed]) Oct 10

* Black History Month Online Event ([link removed]) Oct 17

* (FULL) Addressing consent&pornography with young people (Donegal) ([link removed]) Oct 21 - 22

* EU Presidency: Critical Consultations ([link removed]) Oct 28

* Racial Justice Training ([link removed]) Nov 12

* One World Week 2025 ([link removed]) Nov 15 - 23

+ Supporting Grassroots: Local Action, Global Justice ([link removed]) Nov 18

+ YPC Economic Inequality Poster Launch ([link removed]) Nov 20

+ Youth Summit: Power in CommUNITY ([link removed]) Nov 22

* Youth Climate Survey ([link removed]) deadline early Nov

Resources you might like
* Voting 101: A resource for youth work settings ([link removed]) download now

* How to Talk About Youth Work in Ireland - A FrameWorks Toolkit ([link removed]) download now

* NYCI Pre-Budget Submission 2026 ([link removed]) download now

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

One Minute to Make an Impact
Our campaign for increased investment of €21.3m in the youth work sector in Budget 2026 is building momentum! But we’re not done yet. If you have one minute to spare, you can help us amplify our message even further. Will you email Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee now and ask her to back our call?
Email the minister >> ([link removed])

In-person youth spaces are vital lifelines in the digital age, new research finds
New research highlights the vital role of in-person youth spaces in supporting young people’s wellbeing in the digital age – offering opportunities to challenge harmful online content, step away from social media, build confidence, and feel connected to their community.
Find out more >> ([link removed])

Engaging with TDs and Senators on your behalf
Despite the quieter pace of the Oireachtas over the summer recess, NYCI’s policy and advocacy team maintained strong momentum throughout Q3 2025, ensuring youth issues remained firmly on the political agenda.
Find out more >> ([link removed])

Meet Ireland’s Next Climate Youth Delegate for 2025-2027
We're thrilled to share that Seán Dillon has been selected to represent young people in Ireland’s national and international climate change efforts as part of the Climate Youth Delegate Programme. His 18-month term will see him play a vital role in shaping climate policy and youth engagement.
Find out more >> ([link removed])

Join the Youth2030 Young People's Committee
Since 2020, The National Youth Council of Ireland’s Youth 2030: Global Youth Work Programme has welcomed a group of young people to support a strong youth participation movement around global justice issues that matter to them. The YPC is currently seeking new members.
Deadline: 7th October >> ([link removed])

One World Week 2025
One World Week 2025 is approaching – and this year’s theme, There is Nothing Normal About Inequality, is based on the Youth2030 Global Youth Work resource, ‘From the Ground Up: Youth Power, tackling inequality with the SDGs’ One World Week Toolkit.
Find out more >> ([link removed])

Children First Awareness Week 2025
Did you attend Children First Week 2025? If so, thank you for helping make it an amazing week of promoting the creation of safe environments for children and young people, and the importance of this work with young people and their parents/carers in clear, accessible, and meaningful ways. If you couldn’t attend, we’ve gathered some of the best bits and resources on our website.
Explore blog posts >> ([link removed])

Youth Climate Survey
The Climate Youth Delegate programme is looking for young people aged 13-35 to take their Youth Climate Survey, the results of which will be taken by Ireland’s Climate Youth Delegate to COP30, advocating for the considerations of Irish young people during international negotiations.
Take the survey >> ([link removed])

How to Choose Your References
When you start to build your CV and look for a new job, employers will expect you to provide references. Check out our newest Skills Summary blog post to discover how to make the most of your references!
Find out more >> ([link removed])

QQI Award Standards for Youth Work at NFQ Levels 5 Launched
On 18th September 2025, NSETS and QQI launched the newly developed Broad Award Standards for Youth Work QQI Level 5. These standards, which were developed by a range of stakeholders, will be used as a reference to guide the development of FET programmes, equipping the learner with knowledge, skills and competences in youth work.
Find out more >> ([link removed])


** Member News
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Young Irish Filmmakers: National Youth Film and Animation Network Day
The National Youth Film and Animation day takes place Saturday, November 1st at Young Irish Filmmakers Studios in Kilkenny. We’re gearing up for another great event this year with short film screenings, college and career stands, industry workshops and VIP guests. Join us for a fun and inspiring day of film and animation and get to network with some like minded young creatives from around the country.
Find out more >> ([link removed])

Young Social Innovators: Launches Youth Echoboard
Young Social Innovators has launched the beta version of the
Youth Echoboard, a groundbreaking platform designed to capture, amplify, and share the voices of young people across Ireland.
Explore the platform >> ([link removed])

Young Social Innovators: Youth Panel Seeks New Members
The Youth Panel provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of youth-led social innovation and is looking for new members between the ages of 16 and 23.
Find out more >> ([link removed])

Irish Girl Guides: Sustainable Development Goals Badges
Irish Girl Guides is offering special badges based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to inspire members to take action.
Learn more >> ([link removed])

ECO-UNESCO: Free Online Sustainability Sessions
As part of Sustainable Development Goals Week, ECO-UNESCO ran ECO-Week, a free online series of sustainability sessions for young people aged 8-12 and 13-18.
Watch the recordings >> ([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])
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** Vacancies
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Irish Development Education Association: Capacity Development Programme Manager ([link removed])
Foróige: Various roles nationally ([link removed])

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** Other Youth Sector News
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Irish Youth Foundation: Flagship Fund
Are you working on a project or programme focused on lifting children and young people out of poverty? Two typs of funding are available through the Irish Youth Foundation Flagship Fund, the Grassroots Fund (€1,500-€10,000) and the Promising Programmes Fund (€10,000-€30,000).
Deadline: 17th October
Find out more >> ([link removed])

Léargas: The Trainer's Backpack - Tools, Values & Competences
The Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation is hosting an online training course to help you explore the role of the trainer in non-formal education, engage with core tools and methods, and reflect on your competences using the ETS Competence Model.
Deadline: 31st October
Find out more >> ([link removed])

International Organization for Migration: Migration Through the Eyes of Youth Photo Contest
In celebration of International Migrants Day (18 December 2025), IOM Ireland is hosting a photo and video contest for young people in Ireland titled "Migration Through the Eyes of Youth". The contest invites young people aged between 16 and 21 to submit photos or short videos exploring the theme "What does migration look like to you?".
Deadline: 31st October
Find out more >> ([link removed])

MENSY: Train the Trainer Day
Learn more about supporting youth menstrual health education at MENSY's next training day in Cork on Tuesday 7th October.
Contact Aileen for information & registration >> (mailto:[email protected]?subject=MENSY%20training%20day%20query)
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