Michael Kiernan Email & Phone Number

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Training, Learning and Development focuses on a systematic approach to training staff and volunteers within Foróige, building a culture of learning and development that meets organisational needs and matches training given with implementation on the ground, followed up with an ongoing process of quality assurance. Some of my key responsibilities include:• Facilitating in-service staff training directly including but not limited to induction training; needs assessment and curriculum design; planning and evaluation; consultancy and group dynamics and training in Foróige programmes as required, in particular Foróige’s REAL U programme. • Designing, facilitating and evaluating training in Foróige’s REAL U programme and enhancing organisation policy and practice in the area of RSE/ sexual health promotion, in particular, review and update the organisation’s Sexual Health Promotion Policy. • Designing, facilitating and evaluating training for both Foróige staff and staff of other organisations as required • Designing, facilitating and evaluating training for Tusla Education Support Service - School Completion Programme• Adapting Foróige programmes for external use, as required and provide relevant training to external agencies • Following up with staff and managers regarding implementation of training received • Writing plans and other reports as required• Providing consultancy to managers and staff in the development and implantation of training, programmes and curriculum • Networking and co-operating with other agencies as appropriate in order to initiate and contribute to staff, volunteer and young people’s needs

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Forόige has been contracted by Tusla Education Support Service (TESS) since 2015 to develop and provide a bespoke programme of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for the School Completion Programme (SCP) staff nationally alongside a range of initiatives aimed at enhancing and further developing supports to the SCP.SCP is a targeted programme which aims to increase the numbers of children and young people staying in primary and post primary school and in doing so improve the numbers of young people who successfully complete the Senior Cycle, or equivalent. The primary focus of the Programme is to work with those who may be at risk of educational disadvantage through early school leaving.Key Responsibilities:● Facilitating SCP mandatory CPD and other training opportunities directly to SCP staff in person and/or online. Mandatory CPD includes induction, the SCP Intake Framework, Needs Assessment & Outcomes Focussed Planning, Curriculum Design & Evaluation and Implementation Support.● Reviewing and updating the five days of mandatory SCP CPD to ensure the key outcomes of the CPD programme are being met.● Organising a range of SCP elective training for SCP staff provided through external training providers to include oversight of budget/cost effectiveness, logistics and development of in-house (SCP) training capacity through ‘Train the Trainer’ programmes.● Engaging with SCP staff through the established SCP Guiding Group to identify additional CPD and/or training needs, and working with the SCP CPD Manager and TESS management to meet these identified needs.● Designing, facilitating and evaluating additional CPD for SCP staff as required.● Undertaking a Training Needs Analysis of SCP staff.● Maintaining and developing relationships with SCP staff, TESS Management and other key stakeholders as required.● Attending meetings and preparing written reports as required for the SCP CPD Manager and/or TESS Management

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Training, Learning and Development focuses on a systematic approach to training staff and volunteers within Foróige, building a culture of learning and development that meets organisational needs and matches training given with implementation on the ground, followed up with an ongoing process of quality assurance. Some of my key responsibilities include:• Facilitating in-service staff training directly including but not limited to induction training; needs assessment and curriculum design; planning and evaluation; consultancy and group dynamics and training in Foróige programmes as required, in particular Foróige’s REAL U programme. • Designing, facilitating and evaluating training in Foróige’s REAL U programme and enhancing organisation policy and practice in the area of RSE, in particular, developing a Sexual Health Promotion Policy. • Designing, facilitating and evaluating training for both Foróige staff and staff of other organisations as required • Designing, facilitating and evaluating training for Tusla Education Support Service - School Completion Programme• Adapting Foróige programmes for external use, as required and provide relevant training to external agencies • Following up with staff and managers regarding implementation of training received • Writing plans and other reports as required• Providing consultancy to managers and staff in the development and implantation of training, programmes and curriculum • Networking and co-operating with other agencies as appropriate in order to initiate and contribute to staff, volunteer and young people’s needs

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Training Coordinator in the Training, Learning & Development function of the Foróige. Main duties include;+ Organisation and administration of in-service training for staff and volunteers+ Organisation, administration and recording of training for external agencies, staff and volunteers+ Development and maintenance of a Foróige staff and volunteer notification, training and development recording system.+ Preparation of training materials and resources to support training provision.+ Production of reports as required including financial reports, evaluation reports and training statistics.+ Development and analysis of a Learning Needs Analysis for Foróige staff+ Organisation and administration in relation to meetings of Foróige’s national youth participation structures+ Development of online training and maintenance of same+ Involvement in the planning, organisation and facilitation of national initiatives and events including meetings of the Reference Panel and the ALDI Foróige Youth Citizenship Awards.+ Networking and co-operating with other agencies as appropriate+ Programmatic reviews and updates

County Dublin, Ireland

Key Responsibilities:Foróige Citizenship Programme and Awards+ Co-ordinating registration process for groups and projects in the Citizenship Programme andupdating the citizenship subgroup, RYOs and Area Managers+ Communications with registered participants and responding to all email and phones queries+ Overseeing and coordinating transport logistics for those attending the awards both priorto and after the awards (transport arrival times and reimbursement based on travel fund)+ Developing and providing communications and support materials for staff and volunteersattending the Awards (email updates regarding deadlines and event details)+ Attending and contributing at programme and Awards planning meetingsEuropean Youth Event & Future of Europe Consultations+ Attending and contributing at planning meetings+ Organising events (including but not limited to venue hire, registration process, catering, suppliesand materials+ Liaising with other staff in planning event and update stakeholders+ Compiling results of regional conferences into 3 reports from each European electoral region+ Accompanying young people to Strasbourg to attend the EYE event and participate in the workshopsReference Panel+ Compile all results of regional conference & seminars+ Generate reports based on top reoccurring themes/topics+ Outreach and communications to elected members regarding Reference Panel weekend+ Organising and implementation of Saturday evening games activities+ Facilitation of workshops and general supervision throughout the weekend+ Compiling notes of Reference Panel from all workshops and generating a report based on feedbackand recommendations provided from young people

Duxbury, Massachusetts

As the Leadership Development Fellow I align my focus with Crossroads Leadership Development programming. I currently work and support all Leadership Development Pathways weekends, support optional leadership development activities on weekends, and have a significant role in the C5 Leadership Programme interview and selection process. In addition to my main main focus on leadership development, I also support additional Pathways Weekends, Crossroads Connects programming, seasonal staff hiring and perform additional assigned tasks as needed.

Duxbury, Ma, United States

My main role on camp is to ensure the safety and enjoyment of the children attending camp. I also organize and run activities and games. For the past four years I have been in charge of instructing Archery and Nature activities. I also am a swim instructor on camp and teach beginner to advanced groups ages 6-11. As well as this, I have received Ropes Training and belay young people on the Climbing Wall and High Ropes Courses.(Organisation formerly known as Crossroads for Kids)

Dublin

I completed a 16 week internship for TV3 on the hit morning show 'Ireland AM' where my role on the show entailed Guest Greeter/Runner. I was in charge of ensuring guests arrive to studio on time and accompany them into studio for the respective interview slots - this included lining up phonos to be conducted on-air. As well as this, I helped organise any pre-records that are needed to be played throughout the show. At the end of every show, I attend the production and research meetings where I have pitched ideas for segments on the show in the past. I report to the Producer of the show.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Human Resource Management, Second Class Honours

Postgraduate Diploma, Public Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Creative Digital Media, 2Nd Class Honours - Grade 1

Activities and Societies: Radio Society, ITT FM, Student Union I have taken many modules in this course such as; Media Law, Media Studies.

Foundation Degree, Multimedia, Distinction

Foundation Certificate, Youth Leadership And Community Action

Foundation Certificate in Youth Leadership and Community Action (Level 6 NFQ)

Second Level Education, Leaving Certificate 2011

Certificate, Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised, Distinction

Completion of books of first entry with appropriate VAT and departmental analysis from the information contained in a range of source.