Local students gained insights into leadership skills through an innovative EU-funded project at ATU Letterkenny last month.
The CLYP (Civic Labs for Young People) project brought together aspiring young leaders from Karen Murphy School of Speech, Drama and Communications for an engaging workshop at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) exploring how leadership skills and community development go hand-in-hand.
The CLYP project aims to empower young people to become active community leaders by providing resources to create effective leadership strategies. The project is a collaborative effort among organisations across Europe to develop innovative approaches to youth leadership development. The initiative recognises that young people have unique insights and energy that can drive meaningful change in their communities when properly supported and channelled.
The workshop opened with Michael Murphy, Donegal GAA men’s senior captain and Head of Sport at ATU Donegal, who shared experiences from his leadership journey both on and off the field. His talk provided the students with valuable perspectives and advice on responsibility, teamwork, and motivating others towards common goals.
Following this, the CLYP team at ATU guided the students through interactive exercises and discussions designed to identify individual leadership strengths and explore pathways for community involvement. The students brought natural communication skills and creative thinking to the discussions, contributing to vibrant conversations about youth engagement and local development initiatives.
The collaboration between ATU and Karen Murphy School of Speech, Drama and Communications reflects the CLYP project’s commitment to creating lasting partnerships that support ongoing youth development. Plans are already underway for follow-up sessions and emerging from ideas generated during the workshop.
For more information about the CLYP initiative and upcoming events, visit https://clyp-initiative.eu/.
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