Empowering Young People’s Digital Safety at Limerick Youth Service
The event brought together youth workers, educators, youth information officers and leading specialists from across Ireland and Europe to explore emerging trends, challenges and opportunities in the digital sphere.
With technology playing an increasingly central role in young people’s lives, the symposium focused on strengthening digital literacy of professionals who work with youth people, while also promoting online safety and harnessing digital tools for creativity, learning and civic engagement.
‘it is essential that youth workers understand this environment and have the skills and confidence to guide and support young people to use technology safely’
The delegates engaged in presentations and workshops with leading professionals in the cyber and digital world such as Dr. Maureen Griffin, MGSM Training, Paul Keating, Department of Digital Arts & Media, Technological University of the Shannon and Commisiún na Meán.
Jenya Kelly, a student on placement at LYS from the University of Limerick, shared experiences of growing up as a digital native, how her peers use social media and the challenges and opportunities the technology presents.
Jenya Kelly, University of Limerick student, speaking at Limerick Youth Service
Discussions among the diverse group of attendees focused on topics such as digital wellbeing, cyberbullying, online gaming and the information and resources available for young people, youth workers, teachers and instructors.
The Empowering Young People’s Digital Skills conference marks another significant step in supporting youth workers to meet the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing digital society.
‘The digital landscape is constantly evolving and it is essential that youth workers understand this environment and have the skills and confidence to guide and support young people to use technology safely,’ said Dermot Troy, Limerick Youth Service
‘The symposium reflects Limerick Youth Service’s commitment to ensuring that youth work, further education and training continue to evolve alongside the needs of young people,’ said Dermot, LYS Youth Information Officer.
Limerick Youth Service would like to thank all those who attended the symposium that included youth workers from Belgium, France, North Macedonia, Romania and Spain.
Delegates from across Ireland and Europe enjoyed a spring tour of Limerick City
The Empowering Young People’s Digital Safety Symposium is supported by the Erasmus+ Programme through Léargas.
A member of Youth Work Ireland and the Irish Association of Community Training Organisations, Limerick Youth Service remains committed to connecting with young people and supporting them to reach their full potential.
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