Youth workers across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland are set to benefit from a new series of specialised training sessions, courtesy of Co-operation Ireland’s OUR Generation Learning Lab.

Rolling out from April to May 2025, the training covers a range of key topics, from maximising sensory room impact to neurodiversity awareness, mental health support, and nature-based mindfulness.

Sessions will take place in Enniskillen, Belfast, Ballymoney, Downpatrick, Dungannon, Bangor, and Limavady.

Spaces are limited, so early booking is advised. Register now via Eventbrite or contact [email protected] for more details.

April 11

Maximising the Impact of Sensory Rooms, Enniskillen

 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1270728275479?aff=oddtdtcreator

April 28

The Empowered Youth Worker, Belfast

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1303968046529?aff=oddtdtcreator

Neurodiversity Training for Youth Workers: 

• May 1, Enniskillen https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1304059229259?aff=oddtdtcreator
• May 2, Ballymoney https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1306820036909?aff=oddtdtcreator
• May 8, Downpatrick https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1306820558469?aff=oddtdtcreator
• May 9, Dungannon https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1306821481229?aff=oddtdtcreator

May 9

Nature Based Art & Craft for Mindfulness, Bangor 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1277800278029?aff=oddtdtcreator

May 12

The Empowered Youth Worker, Downpatrick 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1304007845569?aff=oddtdtcreator

May 19

‘Surfing the Waves’ Understanding Teenagers’ Mental Health, Limavady

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1264017663859?aff=oddtdtcreator