Clár na nÓg: Youth Sector News & Updates – August 2024
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| National Youth Council of Ireland News Upcoming training, deadlines, and calls We’re hiring: National Child Protection Programme Trainer deadline Aug 19 We’re hiring: National Child Protection Programme Trainer & Quality Assurance Officer deadline Aug 19 Sign the Budget25 ‘Invest in Youth’ postcard to your local TDs deadline Aug 26 We’re hiring: North-South PEACEPLUS Youth ImPact Programme Officer deadline Aug 30 Artist in Residence with Dept. of Applied Social Studies, Maynooth University deadline Aug 31 Racial Justice Training Oct 1 Child Safeguarding Statement & Risk Assessment Workshop Oct 2 Youth Climate Justice Showcase Oct 26 DLP Hub for the Youth Work Sector Nov 26 NYCI Annual Conference Dec 5 Resources you might like Understanding Autism webinar watch now Ireland’s Youth Pact for the Future download now Youth Mental Health Signposting Tool find out more eLearning Hub take an online course to boost your skills in working with young people Remember to check out our News Feed for regular updates. Save The Date – NYCI National Conference 2024 We are delighted to announce that this year’s National Conference will take place on 5th December in the Gibson Hotel. Maintaining our focus on realising the Vision for Youth Work, Conference 2024 will unpack two important Aspects of the Vision, ‘People: capacity, support and diversity’ & ‘Recognition and resources’. Find out more >> Artist in Residence with Dept. of Applied Social Studies The National Youth Council of Ireland with partners the Dept of Applied Social Studies, Maynooth University and Kildare County Council Arts Service, invites ‘Expressions of Interest’ from qualified artists and arts organisations for an Artist in Residence programme at the Dept. of Applied Social Studies, Maynooth University. Deadline to apply: 1pm, Friday August 30th. Find out more and apply >> Understanding the ‘Spark’ – research and practice sharing workshop report On 30th January 2024, 25 representatives of youth and community organisations, child and youth-focused statutory agencies, and police services from north and south, gathered in Dublin for a Research and Practice Sharing Workshop to consider the issue of young people involved or at risk of involvement in social unrest and violent extremism. Read the full report >> Spotlight on Global Youth Work Discover how the ARD Youth Project has harnessed working with Youth2030 to enhance development education and champion a global youth work (GYW) approach. Dive into our latest blog post to explore five powerful outcomes of this collaboration! Find out more >> Understanding Autism Webinar Our National Youth Health Programme were delighted to be joined by As I Am’s training manager Zarah Doyle to facilitate an online webinar ‘Understanding Autism’. The webinar explored the core characteristics of autism and why a social model understanding is so important for creating truly inclusive spaces. Watch it back >> In the Media We had a number of media interviews around International Youth Day and the launch of our Pre-Budget Submission, including a great discussion with Matt Cooper on TodayFm’s The Last Word, as well as Shane Beatty on Newstalk’s Breakfast Briefing where we emphasised our call for an additional €15m investment in youth services. We highlighted the crucial role youth work plays in fostering social cohesion in our communities, as outlined in our Pre-Budget 2025 Submission. Listen here >> Member News An Óige: Knockree Youth Hostel Reopening The Irish Youth Hostel Association) is delighted to announce that it’s Knockree Youth Hostel in Enniskery, Glencree, Co. Wicklow has reopened. This facility provides an excellent location for youth organisations, youth groups and schools to do a residential in a beautiful rural setting. Find out more >> BelongTo: Rainbow Award Belong To is delighted to open applications for The Rainbow Award 2024. The Rainbow Award offers youth services an in-depth, action-focused programme to become fully inclusive of LGBTQ+ young people. Find out more >> Irish Girl Guides: International Contingents This summer, Irish Girl Guides members in Units all across Ireland are participating in several International Contingents. This is a great opportunity for them to learn new skills and gain knowledge among international Guides and Scouts. Find out more about the Switzerland Guide National Contingent Trip >> Find out more about the 7th Roverway >> No Name Club: Volunteer Conference No Name Club is gearing up for our new club year beginning in September! In advance of that, they will hold a No Name Club volunteer Conference at the end of August, supporting, valuing, and informing our tremendous volunteers about all that we have planned for the year ahead. They will have several guest speakers on issues that are important for our volunteers and young people in running their clubs. Find out more >> ECO-UNESCO: Green Teen Summer Camp ECO-UNESCO’s recently held Green Teen Summer Camp engaged 13-16-year-olds in environmental awareness through interactive trips and workshops. Our “25 Years of Young Environmentalist Awards Panel Exhibit” will be at its third and final stop, the Blanchardstown Library, until August 20th. Stop by and check it out! Find out more >> IAYO: Esker Festival Orchestra Concerts The Esker Festival Orchestra, Ireland’s most exciting and established peer-led orchestra, will return this August for its 11th annual residential and summer tour. Find out more >> 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 >> Vacancies NYCI: National Child Protection Programme Trainer & Quality Assurance Officer, North-South PEACEPLUS Youth ImPact Programme Officer Ógras: Clerical/Development Officer, and Development Officer Foróige: Youth Officer, Programme Coordinator, and more Other Youth Sector News TU Dublin: Breakthrough Scholarship 2024 The Breakthrough Scholarship is a pioneering programme for a student to undertake an MSc in Digital and Content Marketing at TU Dublin, without fees. The student will also be provided with free accommodation in Dublin (provided by GSA), and work experience at THINKHOUSE. Deadline is August 23rd 2024. Find out more and apply >> ShoutOut: Volunteer Training ShoutOut’s next volunteer training session is happening on August 31st. This training combines in-person and online content, making it flexible and convenient for everyone. Apply now >> 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 charlie@nyci.ie 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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