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Kickstart Your Political Career with the NI Assembly! (Virtual Insight Day - open to NI students)

Organisation: Northern Ireland Assembly

Age: 14 - 19

Duration: 1 day

Industry: Government/Civil Service

Application deadline: 15/11/2024

Dates: 06/12/2024 - 06/12/2024

Timings: 09:30 - 12:30

Type: Virtual insight day

Are you passionate about making a difference? Interested in the inner workings of government? Do you see yourself as a future political leader?

 

Would you like to know how laws in Northern Ireland are made across a wide range of areas including health, education and agriculture?

 

Did you know that are over 350 members of staff working in Parliament Buildings across a wide range of roles?


Join us for an exciting Insight day designed for young people eager to explore politics and public service!


Learn more about:

-         The role of the Northern Ireland Assembly.

-         Managing an Assembly Committee

-         Providing research to MLAs

-         What is involved in looking after Parliament Buildings which is a Grade A listed Building.

-         Working with the media and communications.


Discover, Engage, and Lead! Take your first step into the world of politics at the Northern Ireland Assembly


Ready to find out more about what goes on behind the scene at the Northern Ireland Assembly? Spaces are limited so apply today!


Become the Change: Join the Next Generation of Leaders in Politics!


Please note: Application deadlines may be brought forward if we receive high volumes of applications therefore we encourage students to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointed. This opportunity is open to students attending school/FE college in Northern Ireland only.

 

When applying, answer the following questions

  • What interests you about this opportunity with the NI Assembly?
  • What do you hope to gain from this experience?

More about what we do:

The Northern Ireland Assembly is made up of 90 members known as Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and they meet in Parliament Buildings on the Stormont Estate in east Belfast. MLAs are responsible for checking the working of Ministers and their Departments, passing law and for representing

Organisational website:

https://www.niassembly.gov.uk/

Experience You Will Gain:

  • Learn about the role of the Northern Ireland Assembly
  • Learn about the work of an MLA
  • Learn about the various different jobs roles involved in supporting MLAs to do their work

Skills You Will Gain:

Listening
Speaking
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