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


** November 2025
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Hello John,

I hope you're keeping well.

Oíche na hÓige (‘Youth Night’), our national celebration of youth work, is happening on Friday 21st November 2025. Youth clubs and services funded under the Local Youth Club Grant Scheme or UBU Your Place Your Space are invited to take part. Start planning your Oíche na hÓige event and show your community what youth work means to you! ([link removed])

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
* NYCI Policy & Advocacy Forum ([link removed]) Nov 5

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

* [FULL] Addressing Consent & Pornography with Young People - Louth ([link removed]) Nov 12 - 13

* 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

* Join Youth Arts SPEAKS ([link removed]) deadline Nov 20

* Foundations for the Future: Strengthening Core Skills in Young People ([link removed]) Dec 5

* Using our Peer Abuse Resource – “When Young People Harm Each Other” ([link removed]) Dec 8

Resources you might like
* When Young People Harm Each Other: Supporting youth workers to respond effectively ([link removed]) download now

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

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

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])

Invitation to Tender: Assessing the Youth2030 Global Youth Work Programme
NYCI is seeking tenders from suitably qualified individuals or organisations to undertake an independent evaluation of NYCI’s Youth 2030 Global Youth Work Programme. Deadline for receipt of completed proposals is Friday 21st November 2025 before 12.00 pm (noon).
Find out more and apply >> ([link removed])

Join Youth Arts SPEAKS!
Youth Arts SPEAKS is a youth arts advocacy group for young people aged 18 to 25. We are now looking for more young people aged 18 to 25 from all over Ireland to join us for our next exciting project in 2026 exploring creativity and wellbeing. Deadline: November 20th
Find out more and apply >> ([link removed])

What to Expect When You Start a New Job
Starting a new job is a big deal – but that doesn’t mean you might not feel a little apprehensive or not know what to expect. Check out our newest Skills Summary blog post to find out what you can expect!
Find out more >> ([link removed])


** Member News
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VSI: Youth Climate Justice Project 2025
Are you aged 18–25 and living in Ireland? Take part in an exciting project focused on climate justice. Learn, connect, and take action through in-person workshops (8 & 22 Nov, Dublin) and online sessions (10–12 & 17 Nov, 18:30–20:30). Gain valuable skills in advocacy, communication, and campaigning while working on a mini social media campaign.
Find out more >> ([link removed])

Irish Girl Guides: Regional Leadership Days
The season of Irish Girl Guides Regional Leadership Days has kicked off!
A special time for local volunteers to connect, share ideas, get inspired with new activities for their girls, and strengthen our community spirit.
Learn more >> ([link removed])

ECO-UNESCO: 2025/2026 Young Environmentalist Awards
Get Involved in the 2025/2026 Young Environmentalist Awards - a free, all-island programme supporting young people (10–18) to deliver environmental action projects across areas like Biodiversity, Waste, Water, and ECO-Health & Wellbeing. Teachers and youth leaders receive free resources and mentoring.
Find out more and sign up >> ([link removed])

YWI: Proud Spaces LGBT+ Group
Proud Spaces is a monthly online group for LGBT+ Neurodivergent young people aged 18–24 from across Ireland. A relaxed, supportive, and inclusive online meet-up, this is a space where young people can connect with peers, share experiences, and explore topics around identity, wellbeing, and community in a safe environment. Sessions are facilitated by two youth workers and take place once a month via Zoom.
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])
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** Vacancies
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Foróige: Various roles nationally ([link removed])

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** Other Youth Sector News
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STAND: Bystander Anti-Racism Training
We all have a role to play in creating safer, more inclusive spaces. Join STAND at IADT for their Bystander Anti-Racism Training on Wednesday 12th November for a hands-on workshop that helps you recognise, understand, and safely intervene in situations of racism or discrimination on campus and beyond.
Register >> ([link removed])
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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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