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

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.