Are you an employer or HR professional eager to tap into a diverse pool of skilled individuals? Do you believe in the untapped potential of young talent honed through non-formal education such as youth work and volunteering? If so, join National Youth Council of Ireland on 2nd November for Youth Skills Fest, a transformative event where talent meets opportunity!
Date: Thursday, 2nd November 2023
Registrations, tea/coffee: from 1.30 pm
Event time: 2 pm – 4 pm
Venue: The Gibson Hotel, Point Square, Dublin 1
Why Attend:
- Expand your network: Connect with other professionals, extraordinary young people, policy makers, and youth workers passionate about skill recognition and inclusion.
- Shape tomorrow’s workforce: Gain insights into how recognising skills from non-formal education can enhance diversity, inclusion, and employability.
- Tap into a hidden talent pool: Witness the impressive skills of 150 young individuals, showcasing the transversal skills they’ve built through non-formal education such as youth work and volunteering. Participate in thought-provoking workshops and dynamic skill exhibitions led by our amazing young people.
- Get inspired by our keynote speakers: Peter Byrne, CEO of South Dublin Chamber and Siobhán Kinsella, CEO of Noel Recruitment
- Learn about helpful tools: Skills Summary is a free online platform that can help you understand and evaluate the non-formal education experiences of your potential employees and benefit your selection process. Skills Summary is a partnership project between the National Youth Council of Ireland, SpunOut.ie, and Accenture. It is funded by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and recognised as a measurement tool in the Youth Employability Initiative.
- Show your support: It’s the European Year of Skills! Join us in supporting young people and recognise the full range of their transversal skills.
Designed for:
Employers, recruiters, and HR leaders
How to register:
Please note that the places are very limited so secure your place at the event as soon as possible by registering using the form at this link.
Contact:
For inquiries, please contact Mateja Jaksic, NYCI Skills Summary Project Co-ordinator at mateja@nyci.ie or 014255942.
