NYCI News

Upcoming training, deadlines, and calls

• Level 7 NUI Certificate in Youth Arts deadline Jun 13
   
• Apply: NYCI Chief Executive Officer deadline Jun 15
   
• Conference: (Re)Valuing Partnership in Youth Work Jun 18 (full)
   
• National Youth Health Programme Networking event Jun 19
   
• Racial Justice Training Jun 24 
   
• Young Voices Summertime- Connecting EU with YOUth! Jun 26
   
• YOUth & Water Consultation Jun 26
   
• Represent Ireland at the EU Youth Conference in Denmark Apply by Jun 30
   
• €400 One World Week Seed Fund deadline Jul 8
   
• Global Youth Work Autumn School: Supporting LGBTQ+ youth Sep 5 – 7

Resources you might like

• FrameWorks UK: How to talk about youth work in Ireland
• Starting Out: Induction Training for Volunteers Engaged in Youth Work

Remember to check out our News Feed for regular updates.

Have your say: Youth spaces must be part of Ireland’s National Development Plan
NYCI is encouraging youth organisations and youth workers across the country to take part in the newly opened public consultation on the review of the National Development Plan (NDP) Deadline: 26th June

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5 things you can do to Support Traveller Participation in your Youth Organisation 
Across the country, youth organisations and Traveller organisations celebrated the achievements and contributions of young Travellers in Ireland during Traveller Pride Week. We distilled down 5 things you could think about to get you on your way to reaching out to young Travellers. 

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New Toolkit: How to Talk About Youth Work in Ireland 

We’re delighted to launch ‘How to talk about youth work in Ireland‘. This new framing guide was developed by NYCI in partnership with FrameWorks UK, to help you communicate the value of youth work more effectively – with funders, policymakers and the wider public.

Explore the Frameworks toolkit >>

Tell Your Story – Call for Youth Workers for Interviews
As part of this year’s #YouthWorkersChangeLives campaign, NYCI is gathering powerful, real-life stories from youth workers to show why increased Government investment in youth work is essential in Budget 2026. 
Register for Youth Workers storytelling session (18th June) >>

Represent Ireland at the EU Youth Conference in Denmark!
We’re looking for three passionate young people to represent Ireland at the EU Youth Conference in Copenhagen this September.
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Meet Ireland’s Next Climate Youth Delegate for 2025 
Fatima Elzahra Ismail has been selected to be part of Ireland’s national and international climate change efforts. Fatima has worked previously with NYCI’s Young People’s Committee and Young Voices programme, and we look forward to deepening our engagement with her on this initiative.
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We’re hiring: Chief Executive Officer, NYCI 
We are looking for a visionary and committed leader to take up the role of Chief Executive Officer. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of youth work in Ireland and lead a dynamic, membership-based organisation with national impact. Find out more >>

Championing youth information at European level: why it matters
Earlier this year, NYCI representative to the European Youth Forum Leo Galvin had the opportunity to bring a motion to the European Youth Forum (YFJ) General Assembly in support of youth information. 
Read Leo’s blog post >>

Ireland has a seat at the table: elected to the Council of Europe Advisory Council on Youth
We’re proud to share that Adam Lambe has been elected to the Council of Europe Advisory Council on Youth (AC) for the 2026–2027 term – as a representative of the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI)
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Transversal Skills: A Solid Career Foundation
Transversal skills are also known as soft skills, transferable skills, career skills, and life skills. Discover how these skills can help you in the workplace and beyond!
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Member News

spunout: Navigator – Youth Testers needed
spunout will soon launch Navigator – an exciting new tool that makes finding trustworthy mental health information and support online super easy. They’d love help testing it out from people aged 14 – 34 before their public launch in June.
Find out more >>

IGG: Youth Leaders
1,500 girls are waiting to join Irish Girl Guides across Ireland! We are looking for 130 motivated and enthusiastic Leaders to help our girls build confidence. Inspire, Empower, Enjoy!
Find out more >>

Explore global issues this Refugee Week
Join VSI’s free Global Citizenship Education weekend in Dublin, 20–22 June – film, discussion, walking tour & more! 
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Crosscare: Africa Day
Africa Day was held on Saturday 24th May. Crosscare’s new communities integration officer has been engaging young people from our IPA centres in DLR. The day was a great success funded by DLRCOCO (LAIT ) and hosted by Crosscare and CULA. The young people enjoyed drumming, Dancing, spoken word, face/body painting, football and African food.
Find out more about Crosscare >>

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.
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Vacancies

NYCI: Chief Executive Officer
YAP Ireland: Advocates and Team Leader
Foróige: Youth Officer, Programme Coordinator, and more
 

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Other Youth Sector News

PCSA: Have Your Say on Policing Priorities
The Policing and Community Safety Authority has launched a Public Consultation on Policing Priorities for the Garda Síochána for 2026-2028. This user-friendly online tool allows you to spend ‘points’ on the areas of policing that you consider are most important. It will take about 10 minutes to complete, and there is a short, optional survey at the end. Open to anyone over the age of 16. Deadline: 8th June
Find out more >>

IYF: Vhi Health & Wellbeing Fund
Vhi are partnering with the Irish Youth Foundation again this year to manage the 2025 Vhi Health & Wellbeing Fund. A fund of €85,000 is available to community-based projects and programmes that are focused on empowering young people aged 12-25 years. Deadline: 11th June 
Find out more >>

Dance Connects: Facilitators Database
The Dance Connects project are looking to include local dance facilitators and artists in a public database of dance facilitators and artists working and/or based in the Cavan, Monaghan and Fermanagh-Omagh district council / local authority areas. Deadline: 25th June
Find out more >>