NYCI is the representative body for voluntary youth organisations in Ireland. We use our collective expertise to act on issues that impact on young people.
The Covid-19 outbreak represents a major challenge for the youth work sector.
It changes the way we all must work. With that in mind, we’re bringing together resources, training and advice to support you through this time.
Contacting our team
We are working remotely as much as possible at the moment.
The best way to contact us is by email: you’ll get our staff contact details here.
NEWS
Stay up to date with the latest news and information on our work in the youth sector in Ireland.
Covid-19 guidance update: residentials
The most up to date version of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) Covid-19 Guidance for Youth Organisations has been issued. Residentials […]
Youth Work Sector’s Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic: 12 Months On
Following on from our independent report on the youth work sector's response to the Covid-19 pandemic published in September 2020, I'm getting in touch to ask […]
Why you should be using STEAM in your Youth Work: 5 key takeaways from our new studies
Over the last nine years NYCI has led or partnered in many national and European research and development projects and provided training and equipment to hundreds of youth workers who have, in turn, gone on to deliver STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, maths) programmes with thousands of young people across Ireland.
BOOK UPCOMING TRAINING COURSES & EVENTS
*The majority of our events currently take place online. A small number of trainings are delivered in-person. Check individual listings below for details*
Click on any of the events below to find out more about them, or click here to see all available training and events that you can book online.
Skills Summary in Youth Work – Online Training 18th June
This 2 h online training is for all who would like to explore the potential of the digital Skills Summary tool for your youth work practice – face to face & online.
Skills Summary in Youth Work – Online Training 28th June
This 2 h online training is for all who would like to explore the potential of the digital Skills Summary tool for your youth work practice – face to face & online.
Young Voices – Ideas to Action!
We’ve done the talking, we’ve done the thinking, it’s time to identify the ideas that will lead to action and to nominate the next EU Youth Delegates!
PROGRAMMES
Our programmes provide expert guidance, practical training and user-friendly resources to support your work with young people.
Become a member of the NYCI
Join the representative body for youth organisations in Ireland and take advantage of the benefits for your organisation
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Develop an appreciation of the potential of #STEAMinYouthreach by experiencing a hands-on approach to cross-curricular learning at two heavily subsidised training sessions in July & August. @scienceirel https://bit.ly/3xdzVl7
Young Voices, Something to say about PEACE PLUS.
66 young people, 11 focus groups, 17 hours, 25 pages, 10 Takeaways... #peace4youth - "It can’t all be about young people doing the heavy lifting.”
@SEUPB @cooperationirl @nycinews @pobal @UlsterUni
https://cooperationireland.org/content/uploads/2020/10/YouthPact-PEACE-PLUS-Youth-Consultation-Report-Jun-21-Final.pdf
“We are not talking to young people enough. Having the #YouthProgress Index allows us to directly connect to the youth issues that are at the forefront of their minds.” Says @MariaWalshEU, Member of European Parliament.
NYCI complies with The Governance Code for the Community, Voluntary and Charitable Sector in Ireland
NYCI supports Sustainable Development Goals
NYCI Supports Comhlámh’s Code of Good Practice
NYCI is a signatory of the Dochas Code of Conduct on Images and Messages