5th October NYCI Youth Employment Conference Croke Park
Published: Wednesday, September 15, 2010
The National Youth Council of Ireland is hosting a one day National Youth Employment Conference on October 5th in Croke Park, Jones Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 3. Young people under 25 years have been badly hit by the recession with youth unemployment trebling since 2008 with 1 in 3 young men under 25 out of work. The scale of the problem is masked by a big increase in numbers re-entering or staying in education and the numbers emigrating. Government has a crucial role, but youth unemployment will not be solved by them alone. This conference is designed to bring together young jobseekers, the youth and community sector, representatives of state agencies, policy makers and academics to discuss the current experiences, barriers and challenges to develop proposals for positive action.
Keynote Speakers include:
Professor Paul Gregg, Professor of Economics, Centre for Market and Public Organisation at Bristol University - Developments in the UK to address youth unemployment in the last decade and proposals to reform the welfare and employment services system.
Jim Power, Chief Economist, Friends First - Government policy to date and outline what more can be done to support job creation, particularly among young people in the current economic environment.
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Three workshops will take place throughout the afternoon covering the areas of:
- *Employment Services & Welfare
- *Further Education & Training
- *Entrepreneurships and Internships
In addition a panel discussion with political representatives will be chaired by journalist and broadcaster Vincent Browne, giving participants the opportunity to speak directly to political parties in a Q&A session.
Registration Fee -
- Free - Young Jobseekers, plus limited number of travel refunds. NYCI will reimburse travel costs for young unemployed people travelling to the event. We can only cover public transport costs and approval must be sought in advance.
- €40 - Youth, Community and Voluntary Sector participants.
- €80 - Representatives from State bodies, private sector and academics.
Deadline for registration is 24th September 2010.
To book a place contact NYCI on 01-478 4122 or e-mail conference@nyci.ie. For further information visit www.youth.ie.
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