Clár na nÓg: Youth Sector Updates – November 3rd 2026
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| Your guide to training, events, vacancies, and opportunities across the youth sector. |
| NYCI News Upcoming training, deadlines, and calls One World Week 2026 Nov 14 – 21 One World Week Youth Summit (WAITLIST ONLY) Nov 14 Global Youth Work Learners Network: How Does Climate Change Link with Racism & Inequality? Nov 18 ‘Me, You & Conflict’ Young People’s Committee Peace Youth, Peace & Security Activities Launch Nov 20 Global Youth Work Learners Network 2026 Online Nov 18 Creative Access Nov 18 Addressing Consent & Pornography with Young People Nov 18 Safeguarding Adults Webinar Nov 26 Skills Summary Conference Nov 27 Skills Exchange: Exploring Grief & Loss Through Dance/Music Practice With Young People Nov 27 NYCI Policy & Advocacy Forum Dec 2 Call for Expressions of interest – become a Member of NSETS deadline Dec 11 Resources you might like Cultural Competency training Register now Ag Tosú Amach 2.0 Déan iniúchadh Youth Unemployment and the Youth Guarantee in Ireland Download now Remember to check out our News Feed for regular updates. New Irish Language Resource Launched Is creat praiticiúil oiliúna é Ag Tosú Amach 2.0, agus dearadh é chun tacaíocht a thabhairt d’eagraíochtaí óige i dtaca le hoibrithe deonacha a ionduchtú, a oiliúint agus tacú leo. Léirítear san acmhainn uasdátaithe seo na beartais agus cleachtais reatha i réimse na hoibre óige, agus dearadh é le bheith solúbtha, praiticiúil agus éasca le húsáid. Déan Iniúchadh Ag Tosú Amach 2.0 >> Call for Expressions of interest – become a Member of NSETS There are currently vacancies on the NSETS Committee for a seat in youth work practitioner category and seat in the youth work employer category, for which the programme are now seeking expressions of interest. Applications close 11 Dec >> Member News Vote @ 16 – ISSU’s Working Group Do you care about young people having a stronger voice in Ireland’s democracy? ISSU is looking for students from across the country to join our Vote @ 16 & Civic Education Working Group! You’ll have the chance to work with other students on our national Vote @ 16 campaign, help shape our civic education work, and get involved in campaigns and projects throughout the year with likeminded young people. Deadline for applications: October 16th Apply now>> Sign up for an expert-led ECO-UNESCO Environmental Workshop ECO-UNESCO offers expert-led sustainability workshops for youth aged 10-25 across the island of Ireland, covering topics like fast fashion, climate action, biodiversity, and more. Flexible 60- or 90-minute sessions (in-person, online, or hybrid) are for up to 30 participants at a time, with paid and free options available. Book your interactive workshops today to inspire meaningful environmental change in your classroom or organisation! Learn more or book >> Register for ECO-UNESCO’s Young Environmentalist Awards 2026-2027 Registration is now open for ECO-UNESCO’s Young Environmentalist Awards (YEA) Programme 2026-2027. For over 25 years, our YEA programme has empowered young people to turn their ideas into action and drive meaningful environmental change. This programme for ages 10-18 is free for all young people across the island of Ireland. We welcome groups of 2 to 25 to sign their groups up before December 16th, 2026 and complete action projects by February 2027 for adjudication. Deadline: 16th December Learn more & sign up >> FYRC’s Trip to Anfield Courtesy of the LFC Foundation, a group of young people with the Finglas Youth Resource Centre travelled to Anfield as part of a mental health programme to support positive wellbeing, build their confidence, and strengthen friendships through a shared experience. Find FYRC on Instagram for more >> Irish Association of Youth Orchestras: Learn to Write Music Reviews Sound Opinions is a writing and review programme for young musicians who are interested in developing the skills it takes to be a music critic. Young people aged 16-24 are invited to intend a two-day writing workshop in Cork City on 21 & 22 November that includes tickets to an orchestral quartet performance. It’s free to take part in and lunch and travel costs are provided. Applications close 9 November. Email to apply or learn more >> Join spunout’s Youth Jury spunout’s youth jury asks one big question: How can the digital world best support young people to thrive? Participants will explore three themes and share what they think the future of the digital world should look like. Youth jurors from 16-25 will take part in online and in-person events, with food and travel expenses covered. Applications close 18 November. Apply now >> 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 Solas Project: Youth Justice Worker Foróige: Various roles nationally Other Youth Sector News Call for Irish Student Applications: United World College UWC is a global movement that makes education a force to unite people, nations, and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. 18 secondary schools globally offer partial and full scholarships. There are currently four scholarships on offer for Irish students, staring in September 2027, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Tanzania, and Japan. Applications close 10 January 2027. Learn more >> Teaching World Food Day Why does the price of food keep rising? Has global hunger reduced over the last 5 years? This live blog series, gathered posts, reports, teaching activities, and resources ahead of World Food Day last month and is a useful resource to help explore food and hunger through a local and global lens. Explore the blog >> 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. |
