Opportunities
The international section facilitates the involvement of member organisations in a wide range of international opportunities. Find opportunities below for young people and youth workers to take part in Training; Volunteering; Seminars; Consultations; Youth Exchanges and many more at an International level.
See some past experiences of previous participants to give you an idea of what you could take part in.
If you are very interested in the International Programme and want to attend many international opportunities or pass information onto young people in your organisation see Get Involved.
For information on any of the international opportunities available contact the NYCI international section international@nyci.ie or Tel 01 4255945.
Upcoming Opportunities
How to Get in the Game - Strengthening Young Creative Entrepreneurship 16-21 May 2012 | Berlin, Germany
How to Get in the Game - Strengthening Young Creative Entrepreneurship
Training course
16-21 May 2012 | Berlin, Germany
The training course brings together creative young people, youth workers and entrepreneurs in order to explore how creative / artistic young people can find a way into work / entrepreneurship.
Target groups:
ECO-UNESCO's Introduction to Sustainable Development Training (FETAC Accredited Module Level 5) - Friday February 24 2012
Are you interested in the relationship between society, the economy and our natural environment?
Do you want to learn more about sustainable living?
Would you like to make a positive change in your home, workplace or community?
Danish EU Presidency Youth Conference - 18-21 March 2012, Sorø, Denmark
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS
Danish EU Presidency Youth Conference
18-21 March 2012, Sorø, Denmark
PLEASE RETURN SIGNED AND STAMPED TO International Officer, NYCI
ATTENTION: Valerie Duffy
BY Monday 20 February 2012 at 1:00pm
KICK – OFF Advocate Meeting: Expanding Democracy in Europe - 7th - 8th May 2012; Brussels
Call for participants
KICK – OFF Advocate Meeting
Expanding Democracy in Europe
7th - 8th May 2012; Brussels
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday 5th March, 1:00pm
Training course in risk assessment & management in Youth in Action projects: 5-9 June 2012 | Belfast, Northern Ireland
Risk 'n' Roll TC!
Training course in risk assessment & management in Youth in Action projects
5-9 June 2012 | Belfast, Northern Ireland
Further information and Online application can be found here
Deadline to apply is 13th April 2012
Leargas Latest Opportunities
Leargas Opportunities
To Develop Youth Exchanges:
European Rural Youth - Make New Contacts!
Contact making seminar10-15 April 2012 | Youth Centre Marttinen, Virrat, Finland
The Contact Making Seminar "European Rural Youth" aims to bring together youth workers from rural areas and explore the possibilities of international cooperation in small scale places in Europe.
impACT!on: Explore concepts of active citizenship, its European dimension and ways to put it into practice 5-11 March 2012, Latvia
The deadline for applications is FRIDAY 10th February 2012
Click here for further details and the online application form
impACT!on
5-11 March 2012 | Latvia
Youth Exchange Contact Making Seminar: Friday 23rd (4pm) – Sunday 25th March (4pm) 2012
Are you working with young people age 13-25 ?
Want to offer them a new & exciting opportunity ?
You won't want to miss this........
Youth Exchange Contact Making Seminar
X-Change-Developing Youth Exchanges, Newcomers & Culture.
Dublin, Ireland
Friday 23rd (4pm) – Sunday 25th March (4pm) 2012
Tbilisi Takeoff - contact making seminar - Georgia 26-31 March 2012
Tbilisi Takeoff
Contact making seminar
26-31 March 2012 | Tbilisi, Georgia
Are you involved in youth work? Did you hear about Eastern Partnership Youth Window? Are you ready to open this "window" for your organisation? If the answers are YES, then the Contact Making Seminar "Tbilisi Takeoff' is for YOU!!!
Aims of the seminar:
Seminar on Youth Entrepreneurial Learning: April 19-24 2012 Poland
GET INSPIRED!
Seminar on Youth Entrepreneurial Learning
19-24 April 2012 | Konstancin-Jeziorna nearby Warsaw, Poland
To apply for the event go to the link below:
Opportunities with ECO-UNESCO
ECO-UNESCO
Ireland’s Environmental Youth organisation
February 2012 Update
www.ecounesco.ie
Please read on for details on all of our Events and Publications for young people…
For ECO-Kids and ECO-Teens
Brand New! Green Teen Youth Club (Age: 15-18) Weekly (Tuesdays) 17:00 – 19:00@ the Greenhouse
Contact making seminar: 27 March - 1 April 2012 | Slovak Republic
“1 - point - 3 , GO!”
Contact making seminar
27 March - 1 April 2012 | Slovak Republic
This Contact Making Seminar provides an opportunity to explore deeper the youth participation practice in Europe, find project partners and improve the young people´s participation at local level through an Action 1.3 Youth Democracy Project!
PARTNERSHIPS FOR YOUTH - GETTING THE YOUNG INTO JOBS AND BUSINESS FOR SUCCESSFUL WORKING LIFE
Call for participants
8th Annual Meeting of OECD LEED Forum of Partnerships and Local Governance:
PARTNERSHIPS FOR YOUTH - GETTING THE YOUNG INTO JOBS AND BUSINESS FOR SUCCESSFUL WORKING LIFE
20-21 March 2012, Berlin
APPLICATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY 07/02/2012, 17.00
Recognising learning in Youth Work: Saturday 28th January 2012
Some spaces still available so If you are interested to come along, please complete the short registration details below by tomorrow afternoon – Wednesday
Recognising learning in Youth Work
Saturday 28th January 2012
(10.00am – 4:00pm)
Bridging the age gap: Working together to develop rural communities - 15 – 22 April 2012, Hungary
Bridging the age gap
Working together to develop rural communities
15 – 22 April 2012
European Youth Centre, Budapest, Hungary
**70% funded**
***To be returned to the Rural Youth Europe Secretariat by 15 February 2012 ***
2012 European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations: Information Request and Conference Information
2012 European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations
The National Youth Council of Ireland is representing the youth sector on the National Steering Group. We are currently doing a scoping exercise that we would like your help with.
Vote@16 Youth Conference February 11th 2012 Dublin
Vote@16 Youth Conference
The deadline to apply is Wednesday 1 February 2012
Closing date to register for the Recognising Learning in Youth Work is Friday 20th January 2012
Closing date to register for the Recognising Learning in Youth Work is Friday 20th January 2012.
See details below
Recognising learning in Youth Work
Saturday 28th January 2012
(10.00am – 4:00pm)
3 Steps to Youth Exchange Adventures in 2012
3 Steps to Youth Exchange Adventures in 2012
- Learn about Youth Exchanges – What is the criteria?, How do I make a project? How do I apply for funding?
Interested in organising a Youth Exchange but don’t know where to start?
Interested in organising a Youth Exchange but don’t know where to start?
A Training Course for Beginners in Youth Exchanges is taking place in the Netherlands from 17th – 21st April 2012
Contact Making Seminar 23rd- 26th Feb 2012 CORK, Ireland
Contact Making Seminar
23rd- 26th Feb 2012
CORK, Ireland
THE HOOK-UP is a free three day international event in Cork, Ireland, 23rd- 26th Feb 2012 .
THE AFRICA-EUROPE YOUTH PLATFORM (AEYP)
THE AFRICA-EUROPE YOUTH PLATFORM (AEYP)
Call for Participants
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, 16th January 2012
Charlemagne Youth Prize 2012
Charlemagne Youth Prize 2012
The closing date for applications is 23 January 2012
Have you organised or participated in a project which helped to promote an understanding between people throughout Europe? Are you aged between 16 and 30? If so, this competition is for you.
Introduction to Sustainable Development (FETAC Level 5)
Introduction to Sustainable Development (FETAC Level 5)
‘Introduction to Sustainable Development’ course (FETAC Level 5 accredited) explores the links between the environment, society, community and the economy. This engaging course involves interactive projects which develop practical and specialist skills including environmental auditing and much more!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
Happy New Year!!!
If there is anything that we can assist you with throughout 2012, please email international@nyci.ie
Your DIY guide for Youth Exchanges - Evening Classes - 9th February - March 7th 2012
Your DIY guide for Youth Exchanges
Evening Classes
Deadline to apply: Friday 20th January 2012
Please, return application form to Léargas, 189-193 Parnell Street, Dublin 1
WHEN: Every Thursday starting 9th Feb to Thurs 22nd March, 7 – 9pm (7 weeks)
Youth In Action - Funding & Project Workshops 13-14 December 2011 - Dublin
Youth In Action
Funding & Project Workshops
13-14 December 2011 – (Jury’s Inn Parnell St- Dublin)
This event is designed for Managers/ Youth Workers/ Youth Leaders and volunteers working with young people and interested in developing funding applications and projects for Youth In Action during 2012.
The workshop is split into 2 parts:
The Hook Up - information sessions on international opportunities
The HOOK UP
Are you a working with young people aged 16-30?
Are you looking for exciting opportunities for the young people you work with?
Would you like to add a creative, diverse and intercultural element to your work?
Shine a Spotlight on Youth Work Projects!
Shine a Spotlight on Youth Work Projects!
WHEN: Tuesday 6th December 2011, (9:30 – 5:00)
WHERE: St Michaels’ Youth Project – Inchicore, Dublin
FOR: Youth Workers / Leaders and Peer Leaders who have completed a project and want to make the outcomes and experiences visible
Closing date: Friday November 25th 2011
European Citizenship Training Course: 6-12 February 2012 Germany
European Citizenship Training Course
6-12 February 2012
Germany
Deadline for applications 13th November 2011
CLICK to Apply online
Call for Applications: European Parliament Round Table – Expanding Democracy in Europe 7 December 2011, Brussels
Call for Applications
European Parliament Round Table – Expanding Democracy in Europe
7 December 2011, Brussels
DEADLINE: Monday, 7th November 2011, (17:00)
In brief
APPETISER Training Course - Romania 15-19 February 2012
APPETISER Training Course
Romania
15-19 February 2012
Apply by 13th November 2011.
Appetiser aims to give a strong positive first experience of international youth work and motivate participants to use the “Youth in Action” Programme.
“RURAL ACTION” 1 - 4 December 2011 - Co. Clare, Ireland
“RURAL ACTION”
1 - 4 December 2011 - Co. Clare, Ireland
A Study Visit between organisations in Ireland and Croatia focused on the theme of Rural Youth Work and the Youth in Action Programme
Deadline for Applications 9th October 2011
APPETISER Training Course
APPETISER Training Course
Romania
15-19 February 2012
Apply by 13th November 2011.
Appetiser aims to give a strong positive first experience of international youth work and motivate participants to use the “Youth in Action” Programme.
TRANSFORM YOUR IDEAS INTO ACTIONS!
TRANSFORM YOUR IDEAS INTO ACTIONS!
Deadline to apply: 16th October
Youth Initiative Projects Residential Training
4-6 November, Kilfinane Outdoor Education Centre. Limerick
European Voluntary Service Seminar - Bray, Co. Wicklow September 29 - October 2 2011
Do you want to volunteer in Europe?
Are there young people in your organisation interested in taking part in European Voluntary Service?
Applications must be returned by Thursday 21st September
For more information contact: hireztraining@gmail.com
Leargas - Study Visits - Information and Application Workshop, Dublin, 28 September
Study Visits - Information and Application Workshop, Dublin, 28 September
The deadline for study visits taking place from March 2012 to June 2012 is 11:00am on 14 October 2011; to assist those who wish to take part in a study visit during that period, Léargas will host a second meeting in Dublin on Wednesday 28 September, 14:30 to 16:00 in the Maldron Hotel, Granby Row, Parnell Square, Dublin 1.
Act! Youth Democracy Contact-Making Seminar, De Glind, the Netherlands, 24-28 October 2011
Are you interested in democracy and participation?
Are you motivated to make it work with and for young people?
Then Youth Democracy Projects is the right tool for you!
Fill in the application form and send it to pdalton@leargas.ie by 9th September 2011 at the latest.
European Citizenship Training Course (ECTC): 31 Oct - 6 Nov 2011 Romania
European Citizenship Training Course (ECTC)
Romania
Deadline: 4th September 2011
http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/training/find-a-training/2104.html
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International Youthpass - Canary Island (Spain) - 22-26 November 2011
International Youthpass - Canary Island (Spain)
22-26 November 2011
http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/training/find-a-training/2223.htm
Application Deadline: 12 September 2011
International TC to empower the recognition of the non-formal education
Spice Up Your Community! 18-25 September 2011 - Mollina, Spain
The deadline has been extended to 18 August 2011 for applicants from EU and EEA countries. Only limited places are available, so apply quickly!
NETWORKING EVENT YOUTH RIGHTS: Vienna, 23-26 October 2011
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday 30th August 2011, 17:00
In brief
The Networking Event on Youth Rights will bring together experts, researchers, youth representatives and other stakeholders to exchange views on the state of youth rights as well as drafting recommendations towards building a road map for the future work of the European Youth Forum in this regard. It will further take the opportunity to engage local stakeholders in a public debate.
Rio+20: International Youth Strategy Meeting for Rio+20 - 19-24 September 2011, Mollina, Spain
Call for Participants
APPLICATION DEADLINE:26th July 2011
EU-Canada Roundtable on Youth Participation - 2-4 October 2011 Helsinki, Finland
Call for Participants
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 16th August 2011
