Unloc is a leading education non profit founded in 2013 by award-winning young leaders and advocates Hayden Taylor and Ben Dowling. They help schools, colleges and organisations inspire and empower young people to be changemakers through bespoke and innovative programmes in entrepreneurship, leadership, career pathways and student voice. They work towards their mission by delivering inspiring educational programmes in their growing network of schools and colleges.
Their mission is to empower young people to be innovative changemakers who seek to build stronger communities and sustainable businesses. We develop young people’s skills, enhance their potential and boost their determination to succeed.
They work with schools and colleges to create a multi-phase Changemaker strategy that includes a variety of Unloc programmes throughout the school or college journey. Our programmes are focused on developing:
01. Leadership Skills
02. Entrepreneurial Skills
03. Student Voice
04. Promoting Career Pathways
Unloc online is a unique learning platform helping students aged 11-19 to explore entrepreneurship, employability, leadership, career pathways and much more from the comfort of their home. Their interactive e-courses combine interactive content, such as videos, self-guided tasks and interactive quizzes with real-time feedback and support for students from Unloc’s Virtual Tutors.
In partnership with One Young World, they are distributing 10 Micro Grants for young people in Northern Ireland to test or develop their own business or community project that advances on one of the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or Global Goals are a collection of seventeen interlinked objectives designed to serve as a “shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future.” The short titles of the 17 SDGs are: No poverty (SDG 1), Zero hunger (SDG 2), Good health and well-being (SDG 3), Quality education (SDG 4), Gender equality (SDG 5), Clean water and sanitation (SDG 6), Affordable and clean energy (SDG 7), Decent work and economic growth (SDG 8), Industry, innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9), Reduced inequalities (SDG 10), Sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11), Responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), Climate action (SDG 13), Life below water (SDG 14), Life on land (SDG 15), Peace, justice, and strong institutions (SDG 16), and Partnerships for the goals (SDG 17).
Benefits
- 10 Micro Grants of £1000 for young people in Northern Ireland to test or develop their own business or community project that advances on one of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Eligibilities
- You must be aged 14 – 25
- Have permanent residency in Northern Ireland
- Have an idea for a community project, campaign, business or social enterprise that advances on one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals
- Be available to attend the 2 day immersive, leadership bootcamp in February in Belfast (Date TBC). Food, refreshment & travel costs will be covered, plus accommodation for those not living in Belfast will also be covered.
Application Process
- Eligible candidates should apply through the organisation’s official web portal. The web portal can be accessed by clicking on the “Apply Now” button below.
Application Deadline: January 31, 2024
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