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Youth Information Centre Programs and Workshops

YOUTH INFORMATION LIVECHAT SERVICE 4.00-8.00pm Monday to Friday

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STUDENT LEAP CARD For Students Age 12 + Part-time and Fulltime

Option 1 Come to the Sligo Youth Information Centre, Rockwood Parade, Sligo and complete a Paper Application Form or you can complete the Student Leap Card Mobile application before you arrive and give us the order number they send you. Click on https://www.studentleapcard.ie/applybymobile. Your mobile application expires after 7 days. If this happens don’t worry you can make a new mobile application. Once you make you mobile application you will receive an ORDER NUMBER. Bring this to Sligo YIC with proof you are a student (letter from school or college or Student college card). We will complete your application process. Cost is €10.00 (CASH ONLY) You will receive the card by Post within 3-5 working days.

Option 2 you can do it all ONLINE.

1. Complete your mobile application online at https://www.studentleapcard.ie/applybymobile and receive your order number. (example S-345778)

2. Click here on https://www.studentleapcard.ie/slc-online-system to book an appointment for a video call through zoom with student leap card staff. The link takes you to Trinity College Student Union page who are now processing and verifying online applications. Trinity SU service is open to ALL college/school students nationwide. CLICK BOOK AN APPOINTMENT.

3. Using the Booking Form book a time for your Zoom call and pay the €10 for your new card.

4. For the Zoom call have your Order Number and Student ID ready for verification.

5. Your card will be posted to your home address within 3-5 working days.

INFORMATION & ADVICE

Whatever your query you can contact the Sligo Youth Information Centre to discuss any questions and concerns, or if you just want to have a chat with someone. Remember you don’t have to know all the answers, there are always lots of options out there. We can go through your options, and help you choose what is best for you.

Call 085 8041020 or 089 4820330 If we cannot answer your call, leave a message, Text, WhatsApp or Email us at yicsligo.ncycs@gmail.com (Anne) or catherinemcann.ncycs@gmail.com. You can also reach us through https://www.facebook.com/yic.sligo/ or https://twitter.com/Ncycs

We can help with the following and lots more…….

Covid19 Support, Advice and Information
Anxiety, Stress and Wellbeing Support
Leaving Cert Student Support
Further Education & Training Options
Writing a CV & Interview Skills
Finding a Job during Covid 19
Unemployment Benefits
Going to College – CAO, Course Choices, College Application
College Deferral / Thinking of Dropping Out
Accommodation
SUSI Student Grant Applications & Scholarships
Apprenticeships/Traineeships
Rights and Entitlements
LGBT Support
Internet Safety & CyberBullying

PROGRAMMES & WORKSHOPS:

Career Guidance Counselling, Support and Advice

Develop CV writing skills and improve interview skills. Identify individuals interests, aptitudes and abilities. Explore employment options and progression routes in training, education and college application.

B4U Decide – Relationships and Sexual Health

This programme explores making responsible decisions in relationships, developing personal safety, body awareness and exploring consent issues.

Internet Safety & Responsible Online Behaviour

Teach young people to become responsible internet users, stay safe on the internet and cyberbullying through group discussion, peer to peer learning, games, quizzes, wordsearches.

Positive Mental Health

Using mindfulness and positive self talk can help reduce stress and anxiety. Moment 2 Moment Mindfulness promotes calm thinking, sharpens concentration and checks Self Talk by tuning in and becoming more alert to your present thoughts, behaviours and feelings.

European Youth Mobility Information

Information workshops aimed to increase young people’s awareness of opportunities available to study, train, work and volunteer in Europe in partnership with Eurodesk/Leargas.

Preparing for College Life

Time management, communication and advocacy skills, setting goals and achieving outcomes, staying safe, healthy eating and healthy relationships.

Youth Club Training and Support

Youth Clubs in Sligo and Leitrim – aged 8 to 18 years

We provide with support and training to affiliated youth clubs to Youth Work Ireland North Connaught. This includes: – Youth Clubs activities, Summer projects, Sports activities, Youth Leadership Training, Child Protection Training, Volunteer and Induction Training, Programme Planning and assistance with grant applications.

Child Protection Training

We provide Child Protection Training to affiliated groups and clubs The Child Protection Programme provides training support to youth work organisations and individuals through: The Child Protection Awareness Programme (CPAP). This four hour basic awareness course is the standardised child protection training programme for the youth work sector.

Secretarial Services include:

Typing – C.V.’s, Essays, Projects, Thesis’s, etc. We also sit with customers and assist them in compiling C.V.’s and job application letters.
Design and print – Business cards, Brochures, Tickets, Birthday invitations, Banners, Posters, Wedding Booklets and Invitations.
Photocopying, Binding and Laminating – A4 and A3
Internet Access and Email service

Call in if you want to:

Get help with compiling your Curriculum Vitae or Application Forms
Practice your interview techniques with a Mock Interview
Find Accommodation, both temporary and long term
Find out about Rights & Entitlements
Find information about travelling and working abroad including accommodation, work permits, visa’s, etc.
Browse through brochures and daily newspapers advertising jobs, accommodation, courses, youth activities, education options, student finance.

Call to Youth Information Centre, Rockwood Parade, Sligo.

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