JCI Cork

Join us for an unforgettable evening under the big top! Tom Duffy's Circus is coming to town!! 🥳

Prepare to be mesmerized by dazzling performances, acrobatics, and laughter that will captivate all ages. Don't miss out on the magic and wonder 😍

Let's get ready for an enchanting experience this Saturday at Duffy's Circus 🎪

When: 23rd September 2023 (4:30 PM)

Where: Cork Showgrounds, Curraheen

Wishing you all a blessed Eid filled with joy, love, and peace. May Allah accept our prayers and grant us happiness in this world and the Hereafter.

Happy Earth Day, everyone! 🌍🌱🌿🌳🌻🌺🌸

Today, we celebrate the planet we call home and all the beautiful nature it provides. It's up to us to protect our environment and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.

At JCI Cork, we're committed to making a positive impact on the planet. From organizing clean-up events to promoting eco-friendly practices, we're always looking for ways to contribute to a healthier planet.

Let's all do our part, no matter how small, in reducing our carbon footprint and preserving the earth's natural resources. Together, we can make a difference! 🌍💚

It was an amazing day today at who organised their first ever festival, probably the first of its kind in Ireland! 🤩🤩

With 3 panel discussions, 2 keynotes, loads of networking and a startup pitching competition, the 7 hour long event was well worth the wait!!

The event was attended by representatives from , , , , dozens of venture capitalists and many more entrepreneurs in and around Cork City!

After 4 amazing events so far this month, 1 surprise event has been added to the list for this month!

DeepTech Fest organised by the most renowned and biggest co-working space in Munster region, Republic Of Work. It is a day full of startup pitching, mentoring, networking and keynotes + panel discussions!! 🤩🤩🤩

Incidentally, both JCI Cork and Republic of Work share the same passion for igniting the entrepreneurial spirit with the young people of Cork and make Cork a hub of Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship on the world ma.

Working with Republic of Work over the last few years this year we set to work more closely and hence JCI Cork members get a flat 50% on the general admission tickets for the event! 😍😍

Just another perk of joining JCI Cork and embark on your journey of self-transformation!! 🎉

Scan the QR code to get your tickets for the day or even better, contact us via link in bio or any social media channels and discuss your membership joining options to get additional 50% off on your DeepTech Fest tickets!!

Are you looking for a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Join us at JCI Cork for a fantastic event that's sure to get you in the Irish spirit! 🍀

We will briefly catch up with our colleagues in before they walk down the streets of Cork after which our group will take a nice area to witness the biggest parade in Munster region!

Whether you're Irish or just Irish-at-heart, there's something for everyone at this celebration. We'll have live music, traditional Irish food and drinks, and plenty of games and activities to keep you entertained all night long.

So grab your green gear and come party with us this Friday on St. Patrick's Day! We can't wait to see you there!" 🍀🎶🍻

As promised in the March calendar, our 3rd event of the month is a virtual meet and greet event, where we will have one-2-one networking opportunity and you will get a chance to learn more about JCI Cork.

Book a free spot by booking through link in our bio and take the first step to become a future leader. It is our mission to provide leadership development opportunities to young people like you to create a positive change!!

This event is hosted in collaboration with Cork Volunteer Centre.

To mark the occasion of International Women's Day 2023, organised a workshop and panel discussion with two amazing speakers, Nuala Keher from Equal Ireland and Fahmeda Naheed from Doras.

The theme was around Equity in Education and how could we achieve Equality through implementing Equity first. Around 20 amazing souls participated in this workshop.

This event was organised in collaboration with Good Day, Cork.



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Introducing our second speaker for the International Women's Day event!!

Nuala Keher is Academic Director and co-founder of Equal Ireland, a Social Enterprise dedicated to providing University education for adults who missed out on earlier opportunities. Her organisation has provided University Certificate and Degree programmes to over 1000 adults all over Ireland in the fields of Business, Social Enterprise, and Community Development.

Nuala’s passion for lifelong learning began in the late 1980’s when she entered college without any formal educational qualifications, with 4 small children and few financial resources.

Nuala went on to lead NUI Galway’s Open Learning Centre, to become CEO of Lionra, a Higher Education Network, a member of the Board of Skillnets and Leargas. Nuala is a feminist, a writer and an advocate for educational reform.

We are extremely excited to hear the experience of Nuala along with all our members on 07th March!

Book your free spots via link in our Bio!

Introducing our second speaker for the International Women's Day event!!

Nuala Keher is Academic Director and co-founder of EQUAL Ireland, a Social Enterprise dedicated to providing University education for adults who missed out on earlier opportunities. Her organisation has provided University Certificate and Degree programmes to over 1000 adults all over Ireland in the fields of Business, Social Enterprise, and Community Development.

Nuala’s passion for lifelong learning began in the late 1980’s when she entered college without any formal educational qualifications, with 4 small children and few financial resources.

Nuala went on to lead NUI Galway’s Open Learning Centre, to become CEO of Lionra, a Higher Education Network, a member of the Board of Skillnets and Leargas. Nuala is a feminist, a writer and an advocate for educational reform.

We are extremely excited to hear the experience of Nuala along with all our members on 07th March!

Book your free spots via link in our Bio!

Introducing our first speaker for the International Women's Day event!!

Fahmeda Naheed is a former Graduate Intern for Diversity, Executive Officer, An Garda Siochana, Regional Office, Anglesea Street, Cork, Ireland.

Fahmeda is a project coordinator at Doras. She writes for Garda Review Magazine. She is a tutor of Fusion Cooking (Irish-Pakistani food) with Cork City Partnership. She is a member of Faith of Sanctuary and an Ambassador of Schools of Sanctuary. She remained involved in a number of projects for migrants and integration, including running diversity recruitment campaigns for An Garda Síochána, political participation of migrants in Ireland, training projects; policy initiatives, providing training on Domestic and Gender-Based Violence, campaigns involving schools, and college students in raising awareness on diversity issues through public speaking, research and writing projects.

We are extremely excited to hear the experience of Fahmeda along with all our members on 07th March!

Book your free spots via link in our Bio!

We are really kicking into top-gear this March with 4 interesting events lined up!!

Bringing two amazing speakers together for an interesting discussion on Equity in Education to mark the occasion of International Women's Day in collaboration with Good Day, Cork to representing JCI Cork at MTU Startup Pitching Competition!

If you're wondering what JCI is all about and what we really do then you should definitely attend, 'Meet JCI Cork' event organised in collaboration with Cork Volunteer Centre on the 13th March!!
Finally the biggest festival of the year, we will be back representing JCI Cork at the St. Patrick's Day Parade this year and have our social night on the day!!

Jump aboard to an exciting month ahead!!

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all .

As we draw closer to International Women's Day 2023, JCI Cork is happy to announce a panel discussion and focus workshop on the theme of 'Equity in Education'. We have 2 amazing speakers renowned across Ireland in the field of advocating for education for women especially those who missed out on learning opportunities due to 'family first' commitments and those coming from minority and underprivileged background.

Speaker 1: Nuala Keher -

Nuala Keher is Academic Director and co-founder of EQUAL Ireland, a Social Enterprise dedicated to providing University education for adults who missed out on earlier opportunities.

Speaker 2: Fahmeda Naheed -

Fahmeda Naheed is a former Graduate Intern for Diversity, Executive Officer, An Garda Siochana, Regional Office, Anglesea Street, Cork, Ireland.

This Event is organised as a joint initiative between JCI Cork and Good Day Cork.

Hello everyone!!

🆕JCI Cork is delighted to bring to you first Workshop of the year ✅'The Ultimate Guide to Win'✅ presented by Maria O’Donovan and Pamela Hitimana.

🟣This is an opportunity to share some helpful tips for creating your own Vision Board. In this fun and interactive workshop, participants will have the opportunity to get to know each other and ask questions and reflect.

In this workshop, Pamela and Maria will help you with the following:

🔑What is stopping you from achieving your goals?

🔑What are the different methods of planning?

🔑How to encourage authentic visualisaton?

🔑Why is it important to celebrate your wins?

🔑Why is it important to celebrate your losses?

🗓️JCI Cork looks forward to meet you on Wednesday, the 22th of February 2023!

⏰Save the date :)

P.S.: Bring a Notepad to work along!!

Register Here: https://jcicork.ie/events/event/the-ultimate-guide-to-win

It is a proud moment for us today as we received the amazing news of our Immediate Past President of JCI Cork being shortlisted as a Finalist in LIFT Ireland awards 2022 to be held next week under the 'Competence' category. 🎉🎉🎉

This has been possible due to the amazing work that everyone in JCI Cork has done over the past 1 year, the network that has been created and the recognition the chapter has gained externally through multiple government agencies and other NGO's.

In Anuj's words, "It's the mindset that makes you stand out from the crowd. A growth mindset is something everyone can develop, and when you truly accomplish it, is when you become like a true beacon of light that guides everyone around towards a common purpose. You can no longer be contained." 🤩

We at JCI Cork wish Anuj all the very best and staying true to what we do the best, Develop Leaders of Tomorrow! 💐

Our Mission: To be the Foremost Global Network of Young Leaders!

If you want to become a future leader, contact us today!!

The team had a very successful meeting with the UCC Student's Union recently wherein we discussed various ways in which we could support young students, in their journey to become leaders of tomorrow!!!

Several key points were discussed and we are very happy with the outcomes, one of the many to follow!!

🎆Happy New Year 2023 from JCI Cork family to yours!!🎆

As we are back from holidays and ready for the exciting year ahead of us, our enthusiastic team at JCI Cork is inviting you for a fun Social Gathering 🤩🥳

So why not bring your loved ones and join us for a Cuppa ☕ this Sunday afternoon as we Chit Chat and warm ourselves to a Latte followed by some fun activities and games. 🎳🎲

Looking forward to see you all soon 🤩

💻 First Board Meeting of JCI Cork Board 2023!! 💻

💡 Last weekend we commenced our first meeting as the JCI Cork Board for 2023!!

🌐 As Anthony Fauci said, “I believe I have a personal responsibility to make a Positive Impact on society.” All of us in JCI Cork are ready to make an impact.

🏔 As we did a 4-hour intensive planning session, we are prepared for this exciting year ahead of us! 🎉

🤝 At JCI Cork, we look forward to working with all our partners some of which include, Digiworld, Republic Of Work, Cork City Council, Cork County Council, Pure Cork, Cork Chamber - Faces of Cork Business, Cork Harbour Boat Hire, Fota House & Gardens, The Sardinian and Cobh & Harbour Chamber.

'Guided by Purpose' - As the 2023 Board ushers into the new year, we want to congratulate everyone who has stepped up to realise their true potential and become leaders of the future!!

The team is a great mix of young and experienced members of JCI, each in a different profession bringing a unique value to the Board.

Carrying on the momentum from 2022, the 2023 Board of JCI Cork will look forward to bring amazing workshop, events and projects to serve the community of Cork!!

Year-end message from JCI Cork President 2022 - Anuj Agarwal

"I am grateful to everyone for their continued support throughout 2022 in every sphere of life! 🤗

I had the great honor of being Local President of Junior Chamber International, Cork and being able to work closely with my fellow board members and president's of chapters both local and national.

Here are some of the key achievements of JCI Cork in 2022 -

- 15 members (highest membership growth)
- Cork City Council grant awarded to JCI Cork for the first time!
- Cork Tourist Guide shortlisted as a finalist by .IE Digital Awards
- Only Local Chapter in Europe to win 2 awards at EC2022 in Brugges, Belgium
- JCI Cork Shortlisted as a Finalist at Cork City Mayor’s Community and Voluntary Awards
- JCI Cork Participation in St. Patrick's Day Parade 2022 in Cork City
- JCI Cork Shortlisted as a Finalist at Cork City Digital Marketing Awards by Cork Chamber - Faces of Cork Business
- A key International Collaboration Project (Global Leadership Sprint) between 8 local chapters across the world executed
- An average increase in all social media footprint by over 15%
- 45+ events and trainings held throughout 2022 for the growth of our members
- Brilliant coverage on local radio and newspapers unlike ever before.

All this because of amazing support from the national board, our National President, Áine Mc Manamon, Director of Business and Deputy NP, Neve Isic, Director of Development, Louise Lally and amazing IPP, Carol Ho, mentors, Ronan Neacy and local board members, Nipurna Agrawal, Pamy Mh, and Niamh Dorgan. Special thanks to my very special friends Prince Sarmiento, Vreeshini Raojee, Alexandra Botoș, Ioana Bora, Katie Black and Annalisa Schembri.

Being an expat just 4 years in Ireland it's amazing to see how much this amazing country has to offer, the lovely people and how the right network can open a world of opportunities for you!! JCI is an amazing platform for you to grow as an individual on both personal and professional fronts so if you're between the age brackets of 18-40yrs do contact JCI Cork today!

I wish all the Past Presidents, Senators, members, and friends a very happy new year and good health in 2023 and hopefully we can meet very soon in person in EC2023 and WC2023.

As the winter sets in and we gather
around with our friends and
families, the Board at Junior
Chamber Cork wishes everyone a
happy and memorable holiday
season. 🎄🎄🎄🎄

It is time to reflect on and celebrate
all of your accomplishments this
year while planning for your goals
for 2023.

May you all have a safe vacation and achieve your goals in 2023!! 🎉🎊🎉🎊

It was very insightful motivating for JCI Cork 2023 Board to meet JCI Europe VP President assigned to JCI Ireland for 2023, Alexandra Botoș!! 👏👏

Junior Chamber is a young leaders organisation for people aged 18-40 years old. Alexandra is a true inspiration and a perfect example of how to grow as a leader at a very young age! Juggling between professional job and multiple roles within JCI along with personal life, our board learnt a lot!! 🎉🎉

Celebrating the biggest festival in the Hindu calendar, the festival of Diwali usually lasts five days, or six in some regions of India.

One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, Diwali symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance".

We at JCI Cork wishes everyone a very happy and prosperous Diwali! 🎉🎉🎊🎉✨✨✨

In the last 2 weeks, we at JCI Cork have made an attempt to spread awareness about the Sustainable Development Goals as we believe the first step is awareness.

We thank all our members and our social media team who were behind this SDG Awareness campaign. A bigger and more impactful campaign for next year is being planned, so keep watching this space!!

We hope that our network has learnt more about SDG's. Please do let us know if you are interested to work with us for this noble cause! 🎉🎉

A full Sustainable Development report is attached in the link on our bio so you that you can see how much have we progressed and how can we make the world 🌍 a better place!

As part of our Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) education campaign we will try to spread awareness about the SDG’s and how can we make the world a better place to live in!

So starting off with SDG-17: Partnership for the goals

SDG 17 is to: "Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development". This goal has 19 outcome targets and 24 indicators. Increasing international cooperation is seen as vital to achieving each of the 16 previous goals. Goal 17 is included to assure that countries and organizations cooperate instead of compete. Developing multi-stakeholder partnerships to share knowledge, expertise, technology, and financial support is seen as critical to overall success of the SDGs. The goal encompasses improving north–south and South-South cooperation, and public-private partnerships which involve civil societies are specifically mentioned.