Let Youth Point Us in the Right Direction

As decisions are taken on how to address Youth Employment in Ireland and Europe, Young People want to be part of the solution not the problem. The National Youth Council of Ireland in Partnership with the Youth Affairs Unit of OMCYA are hosting a consultation with young people on Youth Employment and Social Inclusion in preparation for the European Conference on the issue.

Where: The Irish Aid Centre O’Connell Street, Dublin.

When: Saturday 27^th March 2010. 10.30-3.30

Who: Young people and Youth Workers over 18yrs.  We especially want to hear the experience of young people finding it difficult to access employment.

Cost: Free.  Travel expenses (public transport only) will be reimbursed and lunch will be provided.

Application Process: Booking Required, before Friday 19^th March. Application Forms available at international@nyci.ie

The results of this event will become part of the dialogue between young people and policy makers at a National and European level.  Participants from this consultation will represent Ireland at the EU Presidency Youth Conference in Spain on Youth Employment.

European Conference on Youth Employment  in Spain in 12^th-16^th April: Contact international@nyci.ie with an expression of interest.

For more information please see www.international.youth.ie or contact international@nyci.ie / Tel: 01 4255945

Jean-Marie Cullen

International Officer,

National Youth Council of Ireland,

3 Montague St,

Dublin 2.

Tel Direct: 01 4255945

Tel Org: 01 4784122

Email: international@nyci.ie

Wesite: www.international.youth.ie