Vote at 16 – How will we get there?
Online (Zoom) , IrelandYoung Voices is teaming up with ISSU for an event on Vote@16 to explore how youth organisations can work together on a campaign to extend the voting age to 16 and 17 year olds.
Young Voices is teaming up with ISSU for an event on Vote@16 to explore how youth organisations can work together on a campaign to extend the voting age to 16 and 17 year olds.
Knowledge session 1: COP ON! Why should young people care about our planet and COP 26?
This tailored workshop is designed to spark new ideas and contribute insightful and meaningful drama approaches to your youth work toolkit. It will provide practical tips that aim to enhance your skillset and creative confidence when using drama as a tool when working with young people.
In 2020 NYCI published the first independent review of the youth work sector response to the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2021 we commissioned a further study to capture the sector’s response 12 months on. Join us at the virtual launch of the research.
DESCRIPTION Are you working with young people aged 11-14? Are you using creative activities to build positive inter-community and inter-cultural relationships and understanding? Are you interested […]
Are you the next EU Youth Delegate? Do you want to shape society, your future and the future of Europe? Share your ideas and bring them to the Conference the Future of Europe. The 25 percent project is here to hear YOU!
This is a supportive online space which offers you the opportunity to stop for a moment and take stock – to give you a little time to reflect on how you are in all of this – the positives, the challenges, how you are supporting yourself and being supported – and what you would like in terms of support.
This is a supportive online space which offers you the opportunity to stop for a moment and take stock – to give you a little time to reflect on how you are in all of this – the positives, the challenges, how you are supporting yourself and being supported – and what you would like in terms of support.
CyberSafeKids has partnered with the NYCI Child Protection Programme to offer individuals in the youth work sector the opportunity to enrol in a free 4-session course. The course focuses on developing the increasingly vital skills of digital media literacy in your work.
This is a supportive online space which offers you the opportunity to stop for a moment and take stock – to give you a little time to reflect on how you are in all of this – the positives, the challenges, how you are supporting yourself and being supported – and what you would like in terms of support.
Young Voices – EU Youth Dialogue & the 25% project are teaming up with the Global Youth Work programme on the launch of One World Week, a week of youth-led awareness raising, education and action that takes place throughout Ireland.
This training equips participants with an overview of the skills and considerations necessary to assess and respond to arts related needs and interests with young people in youth work settings.
The recent effects of COVID 19 shows high levels of youth unemployment in Ireland. Education, training, and employment outcomes amongst young people in the Global North are evidently exacerbated by policies that fall short in addressing structural barriers and in reducing inequality. Many of these structural issues pre-date the global pandemic.
Join Scouting Ireland's Youth Summit for an evening of campfire story-telling, community and global citizenship!
The use of board game and digital games can be a powerful tool in working with young people. The use and consuming of digital games and gaming have a massive influence on young peoples lives in today’s society. How connected is gaming in shaping todays youth and informing their global identity.
This Summit will focus on what exactly is a young person’s global identity in today’s society. During this online event we will hear from young people from YMCA Cork on exploring their global identity as young activists and working collectively across Cork, Ireland, the podcasting world, and the world.
Do you want to shape society, your future, and the future of Europe? Share your ideas and bring them to the Conference the Future of Europe. The 25 percent project is here to hear YOU! Participants from this event will have the opportunity to attend the Future of Europe conference in Brussels in early 2022.
This is a supportive online space which offers you the opportunity to stop for a moment and take stock – to give you a little time to reflect on how you are in all of this – the positives, the challenges, how you are supporting yourself and being supported – and what you would like in terms of support.
This is a supportive online space which offers you the opportunity to stop for a moment and take stock – to give you a little time to reflect on how you are in all of this – the positives, the challenges, how you are supporting yourself and being supported – and what you would like in terms of support.
CyberSafeKids has partnered with the NYCI Child Protection Programme to offer individuals in the youth work sector the opportunity to enrol in a free 4-session course. The course focuses on developing the increasingly vital skills of digital media literacy in your work.
It’s the year of youth in 2022 and we need you! We have a new cycle of Young Voices - EU Youth Dialogue. We will be focusing on how to achieve a greener and more inclusive Europe!
DESCRIPTION This 2 hour online training is for all who would like to explore the potential of the digital Skills Summary tool for your youth work […]
Do you want to shape society, your future, and the future of Europe? Do you want to join other young people from Cork for an in person event!? Share your ideas with the 25% project and they’ll go to the Conference the Future of Europe.
The Future Generations Project is delighted to launch Ireland’s first Climate Justice Charter. Join us as unpack the vision behind this charter and explain how your organisation can become an integral part of the climate justice Charter Family.
DESCRIPTION This 2 hour online training is for all who would like to explore the potential of the digital Skills Summary tool for your youth work […]
DESCRIPTION We are delighted to launch the Artist and Youth Work in Residency Grant Scheme 2022 on Friday, February 18th. We will be hosting two online […]
DESCRIPTION If you are interested in registering for the 2pm - 3pm March 8th 2023 FAQ session for the Artist and Youth Work Residency Grant Scheme, […]
DESCRIPTION This 2 hour online training is for all who would like to explore the potential of the digital Skills Summary tool for your youth work […]
If you are a youth worker or work with young people, our wellbeing hub has been developed with your needs in mind Since March 2020, when […]
DESCRIPTION This tailored online film editing training is designed for anyone working with young people. It provides the basic practical and creative skills to deliver a […]
EVENT DESCRIPTION Ashling Murphy’s murder and numerous news articles about sexual assaults has re-opened discussions on the impact of gender-based violence in our everyday lives and what […]
EVENT DESCRIPTION Ashling Murphy’s murder and numerous news articles about sexual assaults has re-opened discussions on the impact of gender-based violence in our everyday lives and what […]
EVENT DESCRIPTION Ashling Murphy’s murder and numerous news articles about sexual assaults has re-opened discussions on the impact of gender-based violence in our everyday lives and what […]
To explore photography as a creative and exciting medium for engaging young people. By developing practical skills in digital photography participants will become inspired and more confident about using photography when working with young people.
NYCI’s National Youth Health Programme are delighted to host a webinar in partnership with Nollaig O Sullivan, an accredited Performance Psychologist on Time & Energy Management.
This training will support youth workers and youth arts workers to gain practical and creative skills in street arts techniques when working with young people.
DESCRIPTION Garda Vetting is carried out by the National Vetting Bureau (GNVB) of An Garda Síochána. The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 […]
DESCRIPTION This is a two day course offered in conjunction with St John of God’s, Mental Health First Aid Ireland. Please note, this training will be […]
DESCRIPTION This half day webinar is organised by NYCI in collaboration with the Irish Refugee Council. The aim of the half day is to support youth […]
Do you want to shape the youth work sector, your own and your community’s future and the future of Europe? Do you want to join other young people from minority ethnic backgrounds for an in-person event!?
EVENT DESCRIPTION This is NYCI’s 2-day Train the Trainer Course in the NYCI Child Protection Awareness Programme (CPAP). NYCI authorises select organisations to avail of the […]
NYCI’s Youth Arts Summer School for 2022 will focus on digital music, song writing & recording.
EVENT DESCRIPTION This is a 4-hour training programme delivered by the NYCI Child Protection Programme. This child protection awareness training is aimed at staff and volunteers […]
It’s the year of youth in 2022 and we need you! We have a new cycle of Young Voices - EU Youth Dialogue. We will be focusing on how to achieve a greener and more inclusive Europe!
Youth organisations and a young person speak about benefits of using Skills Summary
DESCRIPTION This 3.5 hour in-person training is for all who would like to explore the potential of the digital Skills Summary tool for your youth work […]
DESCRIPTION This training course focuses on equipping participants with the creative methods, tools and ideas to facilitate young people's connection with nature and wellbeing through the […]
It’s the year of youth in 2022 and we need you! We have a new cycle of Young Voices - EU Youth Dialogue. We will be focusing on how to achieve a greener and more inclusive Europe!
NYCI’s Young Voices Programme is inviting minority ethnic young people to attend a special event in collaboration with the Department of Children, Equality, Integration and Youth on Wednesday 27th July 10.30am to 3.30pm in the Gresham Hotel, Dublin. Transport and lunch will be provided.
DESCRIPTION The NYCI National Youth Health Programme would like to introduce & invite you to participate in the NYCI Youth Mental Health Hub, which is coming […]
DESCRIPTION This 3.5 hour in-person training is for all who would like to explore the potential of the digital Skills Summary tool for your youth work […]
DESCRIPTION The Child Protection Programme is delighted to partner with ASSC to pilot the provision of a half-day workshop in Dublin on Responding to a Disclosure […]
This tailored training is designed in partnership with Dublin Circus Project to enhance your youth work ‘toolkit’ by adding a range of beginner circus skills.
Description On this World Mental Health Day, NYCI’s National Youth Health Programme are delighted to host a webinar on ‘Anxiety in Young People & how the Youth […]
DESCRIPTION This training is part 1 of our 3-part Youth Arts & STEAM Project Management Series. If you are interested in this training, consider also registering […]
This training is part 2 of our 3-part Youth Arts & STEAM Project Management Series. If you are interested in this training, consider also registering for […]
Are you a youth worker looking to explore the happenings of the world in your youth space? Are you interested in exploring issues such as justice, […]
NYCI is excited to bring you this half-day in person workshop on Responding to Complaints and Allegations in youth work organisations. It is vital that organisations […]
Racial Justice goes beyond anti-racism practice to proactively create environments for minority ethnic young people that ensures equal access and participation, where we celebrate diversity, and […]
Join sound artist and instrument builder Ed Devane for a day of exploring interactive electronics, noise making and sound installations. Using the Arduino microcontroller and a […]
Join us as we celebrate One World Week once again in-person. On the day we will explore this new global world and experience what globalisation has to offer young people in 2022. You will be […]
Do you talk to young people about: Fast fashion Climate change Access to education Housing and homelessness Access to health services, including mental health services If […]
Join us for interactive workshops, panel discussions, and gain ideas from a showcasing event of other Irish youth organisations who are already working with young people […]
This is a two-day course offered in conjunction with the HSE’s Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy Programmes B4uDecide campaign. This training and accompanying resource will explore […]
How do we tell stories of young people from the Global South? Our imagination is shaped by images from social media, TV, ads and films. Sometimes […]
Racial Justice goes beyond anti-racism practice to proactively create environments for minority ethnic young people that ensures equal access and participation, where we celebrate diversity, and […]
Join us in Dublin to turn your ideas from the consultation for a Greener more Inclusive Europe & World into actions. What Actions: You’ll be […]
Join us in Cork City Centre for our next Young Voices event. The event is part of the EU Youth Dialogue.
Join us for the SPARK Youth Arts Festival launch 2023 as we invite guest speakers and participants to explore how youth arts can make a difference in young people’s lives.
Join us online on February 21st to hear directly from young people about their experience of youth arts, the role creativity has played in their lives and their vision for youth arts in Ireland.
Join us in Dublin to explore inspiring music practice with young people in youth work, youth arts and non-formal education settings!
This practical training workshop will explore photography as an exciting creative medium for engaging young people in youth work and youth arts settings.
Join us for an online celebration of youth arts projects happening around the country. Spark your interest in youth arts by hearing from some inspiring youth workers, young people, youth arts practitioners and artists!
DESCRIPTION Following last year's voluntary audit, NYCI’s Child Protection Programme is partnering with Tusla again to share the information and learning from the audit that will […]
DESCRIPTION We are delighted to launch the Artist and Youth Work in Residency Grant Scheme 2023 on Friday, February 24th. We will be hosting two online […]
DESCRIPTION We are delighted to launch the Artist and Youth Work in Residency Grant Scheme 2023 on Friday, February 24th. We will be hosting two online […]
This training will explore practical advice and approaches to creating strong funding applications for Youth Arts projects in youth work settings. Participants will delve into best […]
NYCIs National Youth Health Programme and Equality and Intercultural Programme would like to introduce & invite you to participate in the NYCI Youth Health Hub on […]
This is a two-day course offered in conjunction with the HSE’s Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy Programmes B4uDecide campaign. This training and accompanying resource will explore […]
DESCRIPTION This 2 hour online training is for all who would like to explore the potential of the digital Skills Summary tool for your youth work […]
DESCRIPTION This interactive one-day training aims to support the practitioner’s understanding and knowledge of the topic of pornography and its implications for young people. Current research, legislation, […]
DESCRIPTION This 2 hour online training is for all who would like to explore the potential of the digital Skills Summary tool for your youth work […]
After the success of the Developing Digital Media Literacy Courses in 2021 and early 2022, CyberSafeKids has partnered with NYCI's Child Protection Programme again to offer […]
This training workshop is designed to help youth workers and youth arts practitioners build their understanding and experience of youth drama and add to their creative […]
Do you work with young people who want to change things for the better? Do you sometimes wonder where to start or how to ensure they […]
This interactive one-day training aims to support the practitioner’s understanding and knowledge of the topic of pornography and its implications for young people. Current research, legislation, media […]
DESCRIPTION This interactive one-day training aims to support the practitioner’s understanding and knowledge of the topic of pornography and its implications for young people. Current research, legislation, […]
A free one-day, north-south, practice sharing and knowledge exchange conference for youth work practitioners, managers and stakeholders. Date & time 18th May, 10-4.30 Cost Free! Venue […]
The Artivism Summer School 2023 is now sold out. In the event that we have cancellations, we will contact people on our waiting list to let […]
NYCI's Child Protection Programme would like to invite you to an Information Session with the National Vetting Bureau of An Garda Síochána on Monday 29th May […]
This interactive one-day training aims to support youth workers to feel confident and competent to address the concept of consent with young people in their organisations. […]
Mindout: Promoting Social and Emotional Wellbeing: A Programme for Young People in Youth Work Settings This 2-day interactive training is based on the evidence-based MindOut resource […]
Last year the National Youth Council did two consultation events with Minority Ethnic young people. One issue that emerged strongly was racism in schools, and the […]
It is no surprise that over the past 3 years, Youth workers and those working in the caregiving profession have and continue to experience stress, anxiety […]
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is developing a new Action Plan for Youth Services to support strategic youth service development and to […]
Join visual artist Jane Cummins (co-founder of Studio ID-11) and the National Youth Arts Programme team for a special workshop to explore the cyanotype printing process! […]
Were you involved in youth work as a young person and are now involved as a youth worker – as part of the Consultations to inform […]
NYCI’s Racial Justice training is an invitation to participants to explore, deepen and unpack your understanding of racism. Through critical analysis and personal reflection, it supports […]
Are you a youth worker supporting young people in the international protection system (young asylum seekers or refugees)? If so, our new network for youth work […]
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is currently developing an Action Plan for Youth Services that will identify strategic priorities and an overall […]
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is currently developing an Action Plan for Youth Services that will identify strategic priorities and an overall […]
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Dear [constituency] TDs,
We are constituents from [Constituency] who are calling on you to support young people in Budget 2024 by investing €9.4 million in young people and youth work.
It is a hard time for young people. COVID-19 impacted their mental health and social connections, and now, the cost-of-living crisis means many are struggling financially.
Youth work organisations say that deprivation among young people they work with is on the rise, and the need for youth services is growing dramatically as young people and their communities feel the effects of the cost-of-living crisis.
Youth workers are often a lifeline for young people, particularly for those who have the least. The wide range of activities provided by youth organisations support young people in their personal and social development, positive mental health, physical wellbeing, job skills and much more.
The rising cost of living is also placing a huge strain on youth work organisations themselves. A recent survey by the National Youth Council of Ireland revealed that nearly 3 in 5 organisations struggle to deliver vital youth work services because of inflation.
The Government must provide the necessary resources for these organisations to meet the growing needs of young people in [Constituency], and to provide an Ireland where young people can live, grow, and flourish.
That is why we are supporting the National Youth Council of Ireland in calling on the Government to invest an additional €9.4m in youth work services in Budget 2024, to provide more supports and activities for young people and meet the needs of our growing youth population. The NYCI and its members across the country believe this increase is needed to help ensure the sustainability of the sector, and deal with current challenges facing many services.
We request that you act on this call and use whatever avenues available to you to ensure that we see a Budget 2024 that invests in our young people.
Your constituents,
[Your names]
I have over 30 years experience in the voluntary Youth Work and Youth Sector in Ireland.
I am currently the Volunteer Development Manager with Forόige. In this role I am responsible for key tasks such as managing, developing and supporting the involvement of thousands of Forόige volunteers in all aspects of the organisation. I also lead on the design, dissemination and implementation of best practice standards in volunteer recruitment, management and retention policies and procedures. I am a member of Foróige’s child safeguarding and protection internal working group. I also was a member of the Ministerial advisory group for development of the National Volunteering Strategy, launched in late 2020, and I am currently on the communications working group for the role out of the strategy.
I believe that youth work’s essential role in young people’s lives has been made all the more obvious as a result of the pandemic. The restrictions caused by the need to protect vulnerable people in particular from COVID 19, were imposed on young people without them having any say in the matter. They became takes of others rules and priorities, without input or choice. This, while necessary at the time, is the exact opposite of what we want for young people. We want them to be heard, to be helped to develop their own views and values (not just absorb ours). We want them to be involved in decisions that impact on them and to feel they have an influence, with which comes connection to society and hope for the future. The National Youth Council of Ireland plays a huge role in representing the shared interests of the organisations who are its members. These organisations, large and small, bring a range of youth work approaches arising from various traditions and a focus on particular youth needs. The diversity of organisations provides choice and opportunity for young people to pursue their own interests.
This diversity presents a challenge too, in identifying and agreeing their shared interests on which NYCI can represent, advocate and influence. This calls for a president who will listen support, facilitate. It calls for an NYCI which is effective, well governed and compliant with all relevant governance and financial, management requirements.
I believe I have the necessary skills for this role from my role in Foróige and my previous experience on the board of NYCI, including a term as its vice president. I am aware of the need to represent negotiate, assert firmly but respectfully, to act together in seeking to influence government departments and politicians. I understand the need for a strong working relationship between president and CEO.
Nicola has been involved in Girl Guiding for over 44 years and has been employed in the CGI National Office in Dublin since 2013. Nicola has also been a volunteer leader with CGI in Wexford for the last 19 years.
In her role as National Office Coordinator, Nicola works closely with the NYCI and members of other youth organisations, through the Specialist Organisations Network and represents CGI at numerous meetings. Nicola also attends meetings with the Department of Children and Youth Affairs representing the uniformed bodies of the Youth Work Electoral College.
Nicola has held voluntary positions within CGI of National Secretary and National Commissioner for Ranger Guides and was a member of the National Executive Board. Nicola continues to attend CGI Board meetings in her current role.
Before moving to Ireland, Nicola worked for the UK Government and the Environment Agency in the nuclear industry regulation division and was also a youth member and then volunteer with the Guide Association UK.
I am currently a Senior Manager with Crosscare Youth Services with over 20 years’ experience having started my youth work career in CYC in January 2000, and was part of the merger with Crosscare in 2013. I line-manage our 6 Dublin West and East Wicklow youth projects, and also have responsibility for Youth Information and Outdoor Learning in Crosscare.
I have a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies from Maynooth University, and last year I completed a masters qualification, gaining a (MSc) Master of Science in Innovation & Strategy in the Maynooth Business School. I feel there is a need to be innovative and strategic in future plans for the sector, as we seek to be sustainable and receive full cost recovery for the delivery of quality youth services.
I am currently a member of the Board of Adamstown Youth and Community Centre. This is in an area with broad cultural diversity and we are trying to develop some youth provision in this under-resourced area. We were recently approved for a new part-time youth worker and a dedicated Youth Diversion Project for Adamstown, to increase the Lucan Boundary. Greg has been a NYCI Board member for the last 3 years.
Eve is an active leader in her locality currently working with girls between the ages of 5 and 7, and previously worked with Irish Girl Guides’ older branch for 10- to 14-year-olds. Eve has previously represented Irish Girl Guides at the Erasmus+; Get Active! Human rights education among young people workshop.
In addition, Eve sat on the Membership, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion committee for Irish Girl Guides. Eve is a primary school teacher and focused her college dissertation on the impact of period poverty in schools. Eve has been a NYCI Board member since 2021.
Claire Anderson has been working with Scouting Ireland since October 2020 in the role of Communications Officer. She is an experienced journalist, marketing manager and communications expert. Claire graduated with an MA in Journalism and New Media in 2015. She is based in Cork and has worked with several high-profile businesses including the Irish Examiner. Working in marketing communications from 2017, Claire has created and implemented advertising and communications strategy for company expansion into eight new markets. She has worked closely with colleagues to build effective communication practices and systems. She has managed all content production from production to publishing and most recently developed a new central website for Scouting Ireland. Claire has over seven years of experience leading content production and successful marketing campaigns. She completed a Diploma in User Experience and User Interface Design this year. She also runs her own marketing business. Claire has been involved in dance since she was a child and is a keen supporter of the arts. She has volunteered with Cork Feminista and Husky Rescue Ireland, however, she is not actively volunteering at present. Claire lives in the countryside with her partner, dog, cats and hens. She enjoys sea swimming and hiking in her spare time as well as training for her first 10k race.
Mick Ferron is currently the Regional Youth Services Manager with Sphere 17 Regional Youth Service.
Qualifications:
BA Social Science from UCD
Higher Diploma in Youth and Community work from NUI Maynooth.
Sphere 17 is a community-based regional youth service covering Dublin 17 and the Kilbarrack area of North Dublin. The service operates from four different youth centres in the catchment area providing a range of different programmes, activities and support for young people 10-24 years.
Sphere 17 believes all young people can achieve great things. Their mission is to support young people to be the best that they can be, and they do this in different ways for different young people, as they need it, through the varied services provided.
In addition to the UBU funded youth service activity, Sphere 17, in collaboration with local partners, also provides a youth counselling service – The Listen Project, manages the Woodale Youth Justice Project, and is the lead organisation behind Creative Places Darndale.
Prior to his 16 years in management with Sphere 17, Mick has worked in community-based youth service provision in Ballyfermot and in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. He has also worked in the homeless sector, and in a drugs education project in Cork.
Originally from Canada, David Backhouse has been an active youth worker in Ireland since 2008. Chiefly through the YMCA, his involvement in many youth and community initiatives has brought him into partnership with Léargas, Cork City and County Councils, Irish Aid, CDYS, Youth Information, SpunOut, Comhairle ná nÓg, Foróige, Hub ná nÓg, Youth Work Ireland, CYPSC and many other local arts and community associations.
In 2016 David took up the role of Cork Regional Director for YMCA and in November 2019, began his current role as Deputy National Secretary, responsible for YMCA Ireland operations in the Republic of Ireland as well as providing support to all YMCA agencies north and south. He is passionate about Youth Participation, Creative Methodologies and the provision of high quality, well supported professional youth services to those in Ireland most in need.
Rose Marie Maughan Is the National Traveller Youth Programme Coordinator with the Irish Traveller Movement. She has been working in the Irish Traveller Movement since 2004 on a local, regional, national and international level in different capacities such as Board member, National Accommodation Officer, Membership Officer, Education Officer, Project coordinator.
She has both a lived experience of being a young Traveller in Ireland and issues facing young Traveller youth today alongside an in-depth analysis of youth work and issues facing the sector. She strongly believes in youth’s right to self-determination and meaningful participiation in finding solutions to issues affecting their lives.
In her current role as National Traveller Programme Coordinator, she is overseeing the implementation of the Irish Traveller Movement’s Traveller Youth 5yr strategy working towards giving Traveller Youth a voice in all sectors of society.
Garry McHugh is National Director of Young Irish Film Makers, Ireland’s national youth film organisation. Responsible for strategic planning, fund raising, artistic and programme development. Managing partnerships with national funding bodies such as the Arts Council, Dept. of Children & Youth Affairs, Screen Ireland and the Education & Training Board.
Since taking over the National Development of the organisation in 2014, Garry has worked with the team at YIFM to grow the capacity of YIFM programmes to work with double the number of young people over the past five years, delivering five times the number of contact hours with participants. Young Irish Film Makers now work with over 1500 young people annually across Ireland through the youth arts practice of film and animation. Demand is continuing to grow as YIFM film making and animation workshops are recognised for their ability to deliver high quality outcomes for young people from all backgrounds.
Garry is heavily involved in the programme design and delivery of informal education workshops delivering quality personal, social and creative outcomes for young people across Ireland. With a focus on film and animation workshops for secondary schools, youth development agencies and youth workers nationwide.
Before he became involved in youth development and youth arts work, Garry was a professional filmmaker, musician and enjoyed treading the boards as an actor. He believes this grounding in the creative industries led him to where he works now, with young people through youth film programmes. He has twenty five years of experience in film production, broadcast radio and informal education & training. His CV ranges from corporate communications and music video production to training and informal education programmes in film, animation and digital media production.
My experience comes from my many years within the Irish Second-Level Students Union, chiefly as president during 2020-21 where I represented student’s throughout the covid-19 pandemic, working with the Department of Education and education stakeholders as part of the State exams Advisory group to do what was best for our young people through an extremely challenging time.
My other experience across other organisations such at Spuntout.ie national action panel or partnering with other organisations here such as ICTU on young workers rights gives me the necessary experience to bring a new perspective to the governance of the NYCI.
I have been a representative of young people for the last 5 years at a local, regional national and international level – with my particular focus on youth representing and how that can be best achieved – I hope you can put your confidence in me to work as a member of the NYCI board to deliver this for you and continue the outstanding work of the NYCI.
Niamh Quinn is a Manager with Foróige. Niamh has extensive direct youth work and management experience within the youth work and non formal education sector. With Forόige since 2004, Niamh’s previous roles include Outreach Youth Officer working with young people aged 14 – 18 years most at risk; Senior Youth Officer and Acting Area Manager.
Niamh’s current role is supporting the development, roll out and delivery of CPD training and processes for the national School Completion Programme.
Niamh is the current Vice President of NYCI. Niamh is also the current Chair of the NYCI HR & Governance Sub Committee.
Niamh is a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin.