CIYD partners with Irish Methodist Youth & Children’s Department (IMYC) for regular training opportunities for employed youth workers and key volunteers, from practical, accredited training opportunities to addressing pastoral & personal needs. This is run under the banner of “Connect” – North & South.

Aurora Youth is designed for those already doing youth work in their local church, who love the young people they work with, but have had no formal youth work training. It is designed for people who could commit to various Wednesday evenings through the year with time for private study.

Aurora Youth is an ecumenical course for anyone over 16-years-old seeking practical, hands-on training with a creative approach to assessment through portfolio submissions.

Aurora Children is a child-centred course, suitable for those just beginning to work with children and for those who have done so for many years. Through input, guided reading, sharing, activities and reflection on your own practice, you will be empowered to find a fresh focus.

It is designed for people who could commit to various Wednesday evenings through the year with time for private study. Aurora Children is an ecumenical course for anyone over 16-years-old seeking practical, hands-on training with a creative approach to assessment through portfolio submissions.

As one of the four denominations compromising YouthLink NI, we encourage youth workers to develop their skills & practice through the accredited suite of programmes available at YouthLink – highlights include Open College Network courses in Youth Ministry & BA (Hons) Applied Theology with Youth and Community Work with JNC with Moorlands College. www.youthlink.org.uk