LMETB have a range of days/times please call one of our Adult Guidance Counsellors – Shona Dunne on 086 078 7988 or Eilís Coyne on 087 953 9357 for more information. Click on the link below to access the poster:
Involve Youth Services specialises working with the Travelling Community and delivers two different trainings, STATUS (Supporting Travellers Advance through Universal Services) and Traveller Culture and Identity Programme (TCIP) both trainings can be delivered in person or online depending on the needs of your organisation.
Traveller Culture and Identity Programme (TCIP)
The Traveller Culture and Identity Programme (TCIP) is designed to inform and educate participants about aspects of Irish Traveller History, Irish Traveller Culture and the issues which affect Irish Travellers Today. It is designed to be a useful and creative resource for Travellers and non-Travellers alike. It is an attempt to represent Irish Travellers and their lives in a balanced and non-stereotypical way, using material which has been developed and approved by a steering group consisting of a majority of Irish Travellers, from a range of different backgrounds, genders, ages and LGBTQI+ status. Therefore, it is our belief that Irish Travellers should deliver the TCIP. Furthermore, it would be impossible to represent every detail and variety of Irish Traveller history, culture and life today within the scope of this programme.
Time: This training can be delivered as a half day or a full day training.
Fee: Travel expenses
STATUS (Supporting Travellers Advance through Universal Services)
The purpose of the STATUS Toolkit is to provide a Quality Assurance (QA) Framework whereby youth and community work organisations can engage in a process of self-evaluation and agree a Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) to support their youth work practices to be more inclusive of members of the Traveller community. This will help to achieve the best possible outcomes for the engagement, participation and retention of young people from the Traveller community in their projects and activities
Time: 1hr introduction workshop and then on-going support from the STATUS team ( min quarterly, but as required). You can book a workshop just for your organisation on a day that suits you or join in on one of our training dates from Google doc link below.
Fee: Free (funded by the DCEDIY)
Training dates: link to book https://forms.gle/a3CxAeYG3bPPuKNT6
To book either or both of these trainings contact Kay Mc Cabe 087-7572010 [email protected] or [email protected]
Meath County Council Library Service are delighted to be involved in this national initiative: Libraries Ireland have teamed up with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth so that every child starting school this September can get a free First Five Little Library Book Bag! Each bag contains stories about school, friendship and being yourself plus a library card wallet.
*Book bags will be delivered to all Meath libraries during the week of April 11th and will be available for collection by parents then.
UCD’s Youth Mental Health Lab in association with Pieta and the National Office for Suicide Prevention are hosting a free webinar for anyone interested in learning more about self-harm in adolescents including parents, guardians or teachers. This webinar will take place online on Tuesday April 26th, 2022 from 7 – 8 p.m. and will discuss our findings from this project and 5 things parents need to know about adolescent self-harm. Click on the attached leaflet for information on this event and attendees can book through the Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/311033659047 .
A new helpline has been set up to advise Ukrainian refugees on immigration and accommodation matters. The service will be operated by Ukrainians, and open five days a week.
The helpline (01) 913 1528 is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 1pm.
It is expected the hours will be extended if demand warrants it. Click on the RTE news link below for more information. There is a video included in the link promoting this vital support service for Ukrainian Refugees.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2022/0405/1290611-ukraine-helpline/
Meath Partnership are offering these workshops both online and in-person. Our in-person workshop will take place on Tuesday mornings (April 12th – May 24th) from 9.30am – 12.00pm, in Oaklawns Community Centre, Oaklawns, Clogherboy Park, Navan, Co. Meath (C15 XV8C).
(Please note: There will be no in-person Workshop on May 3rd).
Our online workshop will take place on Friday mornings (May 13th – June 3rd) from 9.30am – 12.00pm, via Zoom.
Join our workshops to meet new people while improving your conversational English language skills for social and employment opportunities. Workshops also include how to access the Irish job market and interview preparation. For more information click on the relevant posters below:
Help welcome your new Ukrainian Students and Pupils. These mats will be useful to Post Primary Schools for helping your new Ukrainian pupils and students to access the language of the classroom whether they have Russian or Ukrainian as their home language. Click on the link below to access this valuable resource:
There is an Upcoming Apprenticeship Expo event on : Tuesday 29th March in the Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim, Co Meath. This event is Actively supported by LMETB.
The Apprenticeship Expo event has run annually and provides for learners an opportunity to gain insights into Apprenticeship programmes available and to speak to Staff involved in the delivery of same, details herein : https://mailchi.mp/d043ae143c2f/apprenticeshp-expo?e=[UNIQID]
The event is local to Louth Meath and thus a good attendance at each of the 3 sessions is anticipated. Registration for the event is essential for groups. Please click the attached link:
Click on the attached posters below for information on Meath Partnerships upcoming free skills training workshops to help our young people aged 18-30 to gain valuable skills for employment.
Based in Co. Meath during March 2022, our skills workshops include:
Construction Safety Skills Workshop: Safe Pass and Manual Handling (March 23rd & 24th; location – Ardboyne Hotel, Navan) 20 places available. Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/construction-safety-skills-workshop-stayon-project-tickets-296683447177
Hospitality Skills Workshop: HACCP & Food Safety, Knife Skills & Allergen Awareness (March 29th & 30th; location – Meath Partnership, Kells) 20 places available. Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/hospitality-skills-workshop-stayon-project-tickets-296713306487
These workshops present exciting new and innovative opportunities for young people in County Meath and its surrounding areas/counties who are not currently in employment, education or training, to learn new skills, meet new people, strengthen their connections within their communities, and begin their journey to their future careers.
Each participant will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion, with accredited certificates for our Hospitality and Construction Workshops.
Meath Partnership are eager to help as many young people as possible to take part in this excellent opportunity, however places are limited so early booking is essential.
For more information please email Jennifer at [email protected] or call: 085 8622497
Or visit our website: https://www.stay-on.eu/
Minister O’Gorman invites applications to the Communities Integration Fund 2022
Thursday 10 March
The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, today approved €500,000 in funding under the Communities Integration Fund 2022.
Now in its sixth year, the Communities Integration Fund celebrates the rich cultural diversity within local communities and enables local community-based organisations across Ireland to play a greater role in supporting the integration of migrants. Successful organisations stand to receive grant funding of €1,000 – €5,000 to support local integration initiatives.
Welcoming the announcement, Minister O’Gorman said:
“I am delighted to announce the launch of the Communities Integration Fund 2022. Irish society has been enriched by increased cultural diversity and we must ensure that migrants are supported to actively participate in Irish society while maintaining their own cultural identity. This funding will bolster the great work being done by local communities to welcome new cultures.”
How to apply:
Applicants can access a detailed guidance document and complete an online application form here.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 pm on Wednesday 6th April 2022.
ENDS