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NATIONAL CENTRE FOR GUIDANCE IN EDUCATION :
• D e v e l o p s g u i d a n c e materials ,
• provides advice on good practice ,
• supports innovation and pilot projects ,
• disseminates information to practitioners ,
• organises continuing p r o f e s s i o n a l development ,
• carries out a range of surveys and related research on guidance practice and needs ,
• advises the Department of Education and Skills on policy development .
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POPE JOHN PAUL II AWARD
! The Pope John Paul II A w a r d i s a f a i t h achievement award for young people between the age of 16 and 18 . It is non-competitive , inclusive , flexible and voluntary . The Award recognises young peoples commitment their to faith and community .
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NATIONAL PARENTS COUNCIL Post Primary
! Umbrella group for parent a s s o c i a t i o n s i n t h e secondary section of the Irish education system .
! NPCpp aims to provide a f o r u m t h a t a c t i v e l y supports parents and guardians in their parenting role and to interact effectively with schools and other education partners on issues that impact on the education , development and general well-being of young people within the post-primary education system .
PROBLEM SOLVING INITIATIVE
! Encouraging students to hone their problem-solving skills through :
• All Ireland Linguistics Olympiad
• International Linguistics Olympiad
• Problem solving festival day
• B r a i n Te a s e r s a n d puzzles to sharpen your mind
• P r o f i l e s o f S T E M careers requiring strong problem solving ability
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NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL IRELAND
! NYCI is the representative body for voluntary youth organisations in Ireland . We use our collective experience to act on issues that impact on young people .
! We seek to ensure that all young people are empowered to develop the skills and confidence to fully participate as active citizens in an inclusive society .
QQI
! Quality and Qualifications Ireland ( QQI ) is a state agency under the Dept . of Education & Skills . As well as being responsible for the quality assurance of providers of education and t r a i n i n g , w e c e r t i f y programmes leading to QQI Awards . Our focus in partnering with TYI is to help equip students with the knowledge to seek out their own choices when they leave school .
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PERSONAL SAFETY IRELAND
! Personal awareness , responsible decision making and respect for oneself & others . Personal Safety and Awareness is an invaluable aspect of student development and r e l e v a n t t o s t u d e n t s throughout their school career and adult life . S t u d e n t s l e a r n t o recognise and evaluate a range of situations and assess their own position within those situations .
SAIL TRAINING IRELAND
! Sail Training Ireland is the National Sail Training Organisation of Ireland and a Charity with Youth Development at its core . Our aim is to make Sail Training voyages on Tall Ships and Sailing Vessels accessible for the young people of Ireland .
! Sail Training Ireland is a member of Sail Training I n t e r n a t i o n a l a n d represents Ireland on the International Council and Board of Trustees of Sail Training International .
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TY UPDATE MARCH 2017 |